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Govt Aims to Curb Power and Energy Dependence, Says State Minister

Dhaka: State Minister for Social Welfare Farzana Sharmin emphasized the government’s commitment to tackling Bangladesh’s power and energy issues, aiming to reduce the nation’s reliance on external sources. Speaking at the district law-and-order commit…

BNP Sets Timeline for Thakurgaon-1 By-Election Nomination Process

Dhaka: Aspirants seeking the BNP nomination for the upcoming by-election to the vacant Thakurgaon-1 constituency have been asked to collect nomination forms from the party’s central office at Nayapaltan on September 15.

According to Bangladesh Sangb…

Nine Sent to Jail in AL Flash Procession Case in Gulshan

Dhaka: A court here today sent nine leaders and activists of the activities-banned Awami League (AL) and its front organisations to jail in a case filed over their alleged flash procession in the capital’s Gulshan area on September 11. The accused inc…

Measles Death Toll Rises to 1022 Amid New Suspected Cases

Dhaka: Three children died with measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours until 8:00am on Sunday, raising the country’s combined number of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths to 1022 this year.

According to United News of Bangladesh, the Dire…