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Subsidy transfers to NFAs surge over 130pc in Feb

Government subsidy disbursement to small bank accounts surged in February 2026, reflecting higher fund flows under different social safety net programmes and a stronger shift towards digital delivery mechanisms.According to the latest data from Bangladesh Bank, subsidy allocations to no-frills accounts (NFAs), generally opened with deposits of Tk 10, Tk...

Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan speaking at a programme

Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan speaking at a programme at the North South University campus in the city, marking the World Press Freedom Day to be observed today (Sunday). — PID Photo

BD, India set to resume 'full-scale' visa operations

Bangladesh and India have taken steps to resume full-scale visa operations as part of a broader effort to normalise bilateral relations following 18 months of tension, reports bdnews24.com.Dhaka has already resumed issuing all categories of visas, while Delhi is set to gradually return to full visa processing within the next...

President urges peace, unity

President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Friday called for strengthening communal harmony, national unity and global peace as he greeted Buddhists in Bangladesh and around the world on the occasion of Buddha Purnima, reports UNB.He said while exchanging greetings with the Buddhist community on the occasion of Buddha Purnima.In his message marking...

‘Make all PSs free from brokers' clutches’

Minister for Home Affairs Salahuddin Ahmed has directed the authorities to make all police stations (PSs) in the country free from the clutches of brokers to ensure hassle-free services for the public. The minister gave the directive during a sudden visit to Ramna Model Police Station in the capital on...

BRAC Instt of Languages marks 20 yrs of inception

A vibrant programme of cultural diversity featuring multiple global languages was held at BRAC University recently, as the BRAC Institute of Languages (BIL) celebrated its 20th founding anniversary through launching of books, poetry recitation and performance of drama, dance, and music, according to a statement.The university promotes intercultural dialogue and...

Russian national dies at Rooppur N-project site

PABNA, May 02 (UNB): A Russian national died on Friday after falling sick while exercising at the residential area of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant in Ishwardi upazila of Pabna.The deceased was identified as Churkin Vladimir, 25, an employee of Atomstroyexport, a subsidiary of Russia's state nuclear corporation Rosatom, working...