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AL founding anniversary observed in Jamalpur

The 74th founding anniversary of Awami League (AL) was observed in the district today.District AL paid rich tribute by placing floral wreath at the moral of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at its party office at Bakultola area i…

Five dead as jeep carrying newly-weds plunges in Gorkha

At least five persons died in a road accident occurred last midnight in Sahid Lakhan Rural Municipality, Gorkha. Twelve others were injured in the accident.It is said that the jeep (01-023 Cha 4427) was carrying the newly-wedded couple and other parti…

DMP arrests 52 for consuming, selling drugs in city

As part of the anti-drug drives in the capital, the members of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has arrested a total of 52 people on charges of selling and consuming drugs during the last 24 hours till 6am today.According to a release issued by the…

Earthquake occurs in Lamjung

An earthquake occurred at Bhalayakharka of Rainas Municipality in Lamjung district at 5:55 this morning, according to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre.The quake measuring 4 in the Richter scale happened that rattled the districts…

Bill placed in JS to prevent manipulation in food supply chain

Production, storage, movement, transportation, supply, distribution, and marketing of food grains (Prevention of Prejudicial Activity) Bill, 2023 was placed in the Jatiya Sangsad here.Aiming at ensuring food safety and providing punishment for offenses…

Govt to construct more int’l stadiums

State Minister for Youth and Sports Zahid Ahsan Russel today said the government has a plan to construct more international stadiums in the country, while the country now has 10 international stadiums.The state minister said this while responding to a…

President goes to Saudi Arabia tomorrow to perform Hajj

President Mohammed Shahabuddin will fly to Saudi Arabia tomorrow to perform the holy Hajj as a royal guest of the Saudi government.A VVIP aircraft of Biman Bangladesh Airlines (Flight No: BG 331) carrying the President, his wife Dr Rebecca Sultana and…

Govt to procure 67.20 lakh MMBtu LNG, 95,000 MTs fertilizer

The government today approved separate proposals for procuring some 67.20 lakh MMBtu (Metric Million British Thermal Unit)LNG, 95,000 metric tons of fertilizer and 50 lakh liters of rice bran oil to meet the growing demand of the country.The approvals…

Locals get grants to make traditional houses in Bhaktapur

The Bhaktapur Municipality has provided more than Rs 6.4 million in grant to the locals for supporting them to build houses in traditional style.The municipality has provided 35 per cent in grant to the locals for constructing houses in traditional st…