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Zonayed Saki Urges Stronger Bangladesh-South Korea Economic Ties

Dhaka:During the KOICA Bangladesh Alumni Night 2026 at the Sheraton hotel, State Minister for Planning Zonayed Abdur Rahim Saki called for enhanced economic cooperation and technology partnerships between Bangladesh and South Korea. Emphasizing Bangla…

Bangladesh Aims for Increased Gas Production with New Wells

Habiganj:The drilling of 32 wells has been completed in the past seven months since the BNP government took office, adding approximately 148 million cubic feet (mmcfd) of gas per day to the national grid. The government plans to drill 150 wells by 203…

Coast Guard Seizes Weapons in Sundarbans Operation

Mongla:Bangladesh Coast Guard successfully recovered a significant cache of firearms and ammunition during a special operation in the Sundarbans, located in Mongla upazila of Bagerhat.

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the operation was disc…

Dhaka Ranks 6th in Global Air Pollution Levels

Dhaka:The city of Dhaka was ranked as the 6th most polluted city in the world on Thursday morning, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 168 recorded at 09:10 am.

According to United News of Bangladesh, the air quality in Dhaka was classified as …

Textile Industry Urged to Reduce Groundwater Usage

Tejgaon:Water Resources Minister Shahiduddin Chowdhury Anee has called on the textile industry to decrease its reliance on groundwater in a bid to conserve water resources and promote sustainable sector growth.

According to United News of Bangladesh…

Bangladesh to Consider Supporting US Candidatures in UN Elections

Dhaka:The United States has requested Bangladesh’s support for its candidacies in upcoming United Nations elections and related bodies. Bangladesh has assured the US that it will give due consideration to these requests.

According to United News of …

New Police Officers Urged to Build Public Trust in Bangladesh

Dhaka:Inspector General of Police (IGP) Md. Ali Hossain Fakir has called upon newly appointed police officers to contribute to a sustainable and safe Bangladesh by carrying out their duties with honesty, sincerity, and neutrality.

According to Unite…

ACC Charges Former RAJUK Employees with Corruption

Dhaka:The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed a case against Selina Akter, a former clerk of the Rajdhani Unnayan Katripokha (RAJUK), for allegedly accumulating wealth worth Taka 1.31 crore beyond her known income sources.

According to Bangla…