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Cabinet Committee Approves Changes to NSEZ Project Consultancy Deal
Dhaka: The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) has approved a proposal to extend the contract period and revise the consultancy agreement for the ongoing National Special Economic Zone (NSEZ) Development (1st Revised) Project. This project…
Mexico and Colombia to Face Off in First Post-World Cup Friendly
Dhaka: Mexico and Colombia are set to face each other in their first international match since participating in the FIFA World Cup, according to an announcement by the Mexican Football Federation on Thursday. The friendly match is scheduled for Septem…
Six People Die from Electrocution in Separate Incidents Across Bangladesh
Dhaka: Six people died from electrocution in separate incidents in Mymensingh, Gaibandha, and Naogaon districts on Wednesday. In Mymensingh, two workers were electrocuted at an under-construction building at Tarail in Trishal upazila. The deceased wer…
Defence Secretary Chairs Discussion with Explosive Licensees to Address Industry Challenges
Puttalam: Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) chaired a meeting with explosive licensees 28 Jul at the Ministry of Defence premises to discuss key issues affecting the explosives sector and identify practical solutions to add…
Two Healthcare Facilities Sealed in Manikganj for Irregularities
Dhaka: The district health authorities sealed a diagnostic centre and a private clinic and fined three healthcare facilities a total of Tk 1.6 lakh during a drive in Manikganj over licence irregularities, environmental shortcomings and other violatio…
Measles Death Toll Stands at 831 as 3 More Children Die in Bangladesh
Dhaka: Three more children died from measles and measles-like symptoms in 24 hours until 8:00am on Wednesday, bringing Bangladesh’s combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths to 831. Of the new deaths, the Directorate General of …
Govt Reaffirms Dedication to Protecting Sundarbans Tigers: Environment Minister
Dhaka: The government is committed to conserving tigers and their natural habitat in the Sundarbans, Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Abdul Awal Mintoo said on Wednesday. “Conserving tigers is not only about protecting a single species,…
Experts Call for Media Reforms to Strengthen Democracy, State Rebuilding
Dhaka: Speakers at a policy dialogue on Wednesday called for comprehensive reforms in Bangladesh’s media sector, asserting that a strong, independent, and accountable media is essential for rebuilding the state and strengthening democracy following th…