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DTCA to launch city bus route franchising ‘systematically’

The Dhaka Transport Coordination Authority (DTCA) is working to launch the bus route franchise (BRF) city service in a systematic way, the DTCA officials said during a meeting with journalists on Thursday.The DTCA is prioritising capacity building of business beneficiaries, infrastructure development, and raising qualifications and skills of the operators,...

President, CA pay tributes at Shikha Anirban

Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Muhammad Yunus on Thursday morning paid tribute to the martyrs of the Bangladesh Liberation War by placing a wreath at the Shikha Anirban in the Dhaka Cantonment area, reports UNB.After placing the wreath, he stood in solemn silence for some time to show profound respect to...

Iran envoy for stronger ties with BD

Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mansour Chavoshi on Wednesday underscored the immense potential for enhancing cooperation across multiple sectors, highlighting Iran's commitment to deepening bilateral ties, reports UNB.He proposed the signing and renewal of various Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and agreements, including those related to investment, preferential trade,...

24 BD citizens return home after serving in Indian jail

BENAPOLE, Nov 21 (UNB): Twenty-four Bangladeshis, including 11 women, have returned home through Benapole check post after serving two years in jail in India.They were handed over to Bangladesh immigration authorities at Benapole on Wednesday night.They all hail from different parts of Narail, Chattogram, Thakurgaon, Cumilla, Gopalganj, Tangail, Cox's Bazar...

US team arrives in city today

A US government delegation will arrive in Dhaka today (Friday) to discuss support to economic resilience, stability, growth, as well as meaningful and quality jobs in Bangladesh, reports UNB. The November 22-25 visit "underscores" the United States' commitment to improving and advancing economic development, internationally recognised labour standards, as well...

Govt unveils treatment plan for uprising injured

Dr Md Sayedur Rahman, Special Assistant to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, has said the government will provide free, fast-track medical services for all those injured during the anti-discrimination movement, reports UNB.The initiative, which includes lifetime free treatment in all government hospitals, is aimed at ensuring comprehensive care...

News in Brief -2024-11-22

Four garment workers die in road accidentSAVAR, Nov 21: Four garment workers died and 30 others were injured when a bus collided head on with a brick laden truck at Dhamrai here on Thursday night. OC of Dhamrai police station said, the accident took place at Sutipara on Batulia regional...

UNICEF appoints Gargee as new youth advocate in BD

UNICEF has appointed Gargee Tanushree Paul as a new youth advocate in Bangladesh for the coming two years, reports UNB.During the signing ceremony for her new role, Gargee met with Rana Flowers, UNICEF Representative in Bangladesh, and discussed children's rights in the country, said a press release received on Thursday.In...

Key meeting on environmental cooperation held

Syeda Rizwana Hasan, adviser to the Ministry of Environment, Forest, Climate Change, and Water Resources, held a productive meeting with the Environment Secretaries of Nepal and Bhutan at the Bangladesh Pavilion during the ongoing COP-29 Climate Change Conference, being held in Baku, Azerbaijan, reports UNB.Environment Secretary of Bangladesh Dr. Farhina...