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Bangladesh-Japan relations to be cemented further: new envoy

Japan’s new ambassador to Bangladesh Iwama Kiminori today said the relations of the two countries will be strengthened further in

President asks DCs to be vigilant against graft, power abuse

President M Abdul Hamid today asked the deputy commissioners (DCs) to remain watchful to prevent abuse of power while discharging

Digital connectivity will be key weapon for Smart Bangladesh: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said digital connectivity would be the key equipment to transform the country into a Smart

Evil forces will not be allowed to ‘play with fire’: Quader

Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today said evil forces will not be

Hasan asks DCs to take prompt steps against rumours

Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud today gave directives to the deputy commissioners (DC) to take immediate steps to

Bangladesh strongly condemns desecrating Holy Quran in Hague

Bangladesh today strongly condemned the recent act of desecrating the Holy Quran by a far-right activist in The Hague, a

PM urges varsities to raise development funds thru alumni associations

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today urged the university authorities to raise funds through their respective alumni associations for development and

Talks of democracy do not suit BNP: Quader

Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today said the talks of democracy do

2nd phase of Bishwa Ijtema begins tomorrow

The second phase of Biswa Ijtema, the second largest congregation of the Muslims, will begin on the bank of the

2023 economy will be ‘a lot better than feared’: Lagarde

The eurozone economy will fare “a lot better” this year than initially feared, European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde said