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Five Dengue Patients Die, 159 Hospitalised in Last 24 Hours

Dhaka: Five dengue patients died in the country during the past 24 hours till this morning, including four in Barguna – the highest single-day death toll from dengue this year. Moreover, 159 dengue patients have been hospitalised in the last 24 hours,…

Bangladesh Condemns Israeli Military Attacks on Iran

Dhaka: Bangladesh today unequivocally expressed its strong condemnation and deep concern over the latest Israeli military attacks against Iran. ‘Bangladesh urges the United Nations and the international community to act collectively in support of a st…

Eid Holidaymakers Flood Back to Dhaka After Festivities

Dhaka: People who had traveled to their villages to celebrate Eid-ul-Azha with their loved ones are now returning to Dhaka to rejoin their workplaces. Large crowds of returnees have been observed at major entry points to the capital, particularly in t…

Government Plans New Employment Department to Boost Job Market

Geneva: Labour and Employment Adviser Brigadier General (Retd) Dr M Sakhawat Hussain announced today that the government is initiating the establishment of a new employment department aimed at enhancing job facilities in the country. This announcement…

Prof Yunus-Tarique Rahman Meeting Begins in London

London: The much anticipated meeting between Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus and BNP acting Chairman Tarique Rahman began at a London hotel at 9 am local time (2 pm BST) today. Chief Adviser’s Deputy Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad Majumder con…

Catherine West Calls on Prof Yunus in London

London: Catherine West, UK Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Indo-Pacific, called on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at his hotel in London on Thursday. Chief Adviser’s Special Envoy Lutfey Siddiqi, Principal Coordinator on SDG affairs…