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Myanmar Military and BGP Personnel Repatriated from Bangladesh

Cox’s Bazar: Thirty-four members of Myanmar’s military and Border Guard Police (BGP), who had taken refuge in Bangladesh a few months ago, were repatriated to Myanmar today. Alongside them, six Myanmar civilians-five detained in Cox’s Bazar jail and o…

2,248 Hajj Pilgrims Depart for Saudi Arabia from Dhaka

Dhaka: A total of 2,248 pilgrims departed from Dhaka to Saudi Arabia today to perform this year’s Hajj. Among them, 1,446 pilgrims boarded flights operated by Biman Bangladesh Airlines, while 802 pilgrims traveled via Saudia Airlines.

According to B…

RAKUB Focuses on Digital Banking Service Enhancement

Rajshahi: Newly appointed officers of Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank (RAKUB) have been urged to remain well-equipped with knowledge and skills to provide modern and digital banking services to the clients. RAKUB hierarchies came up with the observation …

Man Electrocuted While Installing Water Pump in Lohagara

Lohagara: A man was killed after being electrocuted while setting up an electric water pump at Lohagara upazila in the district this morning. The deceased was identified as Khorshed Kamal, 33, son of Abul Bashar of Padua Forest Office area of the upaz…

Bashir Advocates Action Plan for Thalassemia-Free Bangladesh

Dhaka: Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin today emphasized the need for an action plan aimed at reducing the number of thalassemia patients in Bangladesh to zero within the next decade. “Each thalassemia patient may require up to Tk 20,000 to Tk 30,000 …

Govt Committed to Ensuring Waterways Safety: Shipping Adviser

Dhaka: Adviser to Ministries of Shipping and Labor and Employment Brig Gen (retd) Dr. M Sakhawat Hussain today emphasized the government’s ongoing commitment to ensuring the safety and security of the country’s inland waterways. The Ministry of Shippi…