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Two Arrested with Narcotics in Dinajpur and Rangpur

Dinajpur:Special Response Battalion (SRB)-13 conducted separate operations seizing two kilograms of ganja and 196 bottles of phensedyl-like ESkuf syrup, leading to the arrest of two individuals from Dinajpur and Rangpur on Tuesday afternoon.

Accordi…

Labour Minister Emphasizes Workers’ Rights and Safety

Dhaka:Minister of Labour and Employment and of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment Ariful Haque Chowdhury emphasized the government’s commitment to protecting workers’ rights, ensuring safe working conditions, and promoting social dialogue an…

BGB Thwarts Attempt to Push Seven Individuals into Bangladesh

Panchagarh:Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) successfully prevented an attempt by India’s Border Security Force (BSF) to push seven people into Bangladesh through the Malkadanga border in Boda upazila on Tuesday.

According to United News of Bangladesh, …

G2G Fuel Imports and Shorter Bidding Period Recommended for 2027

Dhaka:The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has recommended the approval of three proposals to secure crude oil and refined petroleum product supplies for 2027. These include government-to-government (G2G) procurement and a shorter bidding period …

Mid-Day Meal Program Boosts School Attendance in Chapainawabganj

Chapainawabganj:Student attendance and classroom engagement have improved in government primary schools across Chapainawabganj district following the introduction of a mid-day meal program.

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the initiative, w…

Mirpur Footpaths Cleared, Offering Relief to Pedestrians

Mirpur:Shariful Islam, a long-time resident of Mirpur, experienced an emotional moment as he walked along the newly cleared footpath at Mirpur-10 with his family. For years, footpaths had been occupied by illegal vendors, making simple walks with his …

Government Expands Old-Age Allowance to 62 Lakh Seniors

Dhaka:The government is currently providing old-age allowances to 62 lakh elderly men and women as part of efforts to ensure social security for the country’s aging population.

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the Secretary of the Ministry …