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Met Predicts Continued Heat Wave Across the Country

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has forecasted that the current mild to moderate heat wave will persist in several regions of the country over the next 24 hours, starting from 9 AM today.... Read more »
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Time to Act on Climate & Water Challenges: Saber

Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury has called for a shift from rhetoric to tangible actions in addressing water, climate change, and cryosphere preservation. “Words, rhetoric, and pledges must... Read more »

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Indian PM Narendra Modi Plans Bilateral Visit to Bangladesh

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Bangladesh later this month, marking his first bilateral trip following his re-election. Initially, Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was slated to visit India... Read more »
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PM Sheikh Hasina Delivers Homes to 18,566 Families Before Eid

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has distributed 18,566 houses to homeless and landless families across the country under the Ashrayan-2 project, just five days before Eid-ul-Azha. The distribution ceremony took place on Tuesday,... Read more »
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Lt General Waker-Uz-Zaman Appointed as New Army Chief, Effective June 23

Lt General Waker-Uz-Zaman has been appointed the new chief of the Bangladesh Army, effective from the afternoon of June 23, according to a release from Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) today. He will... Read more »
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PM Sheikh Hasina Invites Sri Lankan Investment in Bangladesh Tourism

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today sought Sri Lankan investment in Bangladesh’s tourism sector, emphasizing mutual benefits for both nations. During a courtesy meeting with Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe in New Delhi... Read more »
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Research Shows High Bacterial Levels in Dhaka Street Food

A recent study has found that popular street foods in Dhaka, including chotpoti, chola-muri, sandwiches, sugarcane juice, aloe vera juice, and mixed salad, are contaminated with harmful bacteria. The findings were presented... Read more »
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Bangladesh PM Attends Modi’s Historic Third Oath Ceremony

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh and her Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, exchanged pleasantries following Modi’s swearing-in ceremony this evening. Foreign leaders, including the Bangladeshi Prime Minister, took turns approaching the podium... Read more »
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12.9 Million Animals Prepared for Eid-ul-Adha Sacrifice

Livestock officials and experts have assured that there is an abundant supply of sacrificial animals for the upcoming Eid-ul-Adha, scheduled for next week. Over 12.9 million animals have been prepared for the... Read more »
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Govt Employees Get 5-Day Eid-ul-Azha Holiday

Government employees in Bangladesh will have a five-day holiday for Eid-ul-Azha, from June 14 to 18. This extended break results from the moon being sighted on Friday evening, marking the start of... Read more »