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Farmers in Narsingdi Receive Aman Seeds for Agricultural Boost

Narsingdi: As part of agricultural rehabilitation assistance under the 2024-25 fiscal year, free seeds and fertilizers were distributed to marginal farmers to enhance the cultivation and production of transplanted Aman paddy during the Kharif-2 season…

August 5 to be Observed as ‘July Mass Uprising Day’

Dhaka: The government has announced that August 5 will be commemorated as ‘July Mass Uprising Day’. The decision mandates the inclusion of this date as a ‘Ka’ category observance, recognizing both national and international significance annually.

Ac…

Sharmeen Murshid Urges Girls to Combat Violence in Bangladesh

Dhaka: Women and Children Affairs Adviser Sharmeen S Murshid today called upon the country’s girls to speak out and stand up against violence, drawing inspiration from the bravery they showed during the July uprising. “All forms of violence against wo…

Deal Signed for 6th Bangladesh-China Bridge Renovation

Dhaka: Bangladesh Bridge Authority (BBA) and China International Economic Cooperation Agency (CIECA) today signed an agreement for the renovation of the 6th Bangladesh-China Friendship (Mukterpur) Bridge. Chief Engineer of Bangladesh Bridge Authority …

Biman to Take Lease of Two Aircraft Soon: CEO

Dhaka: Biman Bangladesh Airlines is set to lease at least two aircraft in the coming months to address an acute shortage of planes to meet growing passenger demand.

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Biman’s Managing Director and CEO, Shafiq…

51,615 Bangladeshi Pilgrims Return Home After Performing Hajj

Dhaka: A total of 51,615 Bangladeshi pilgrims have returned home after performing the holy Hajj since June 10, with three airlines, including Biman Bangladesh Airlines, being engaged in flying them back.

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the…

Social Movement Against Drugs Stressed to Save Young Generation

Rangpur: Building a strong and integrated social movement against drug abuse and its illegal trafficking has become an important demand of the time to prevent social degradation and save the young generation from ruin. This opinion was expressed at a …