PCA could be signed shortly: EU envoy
Bangladesh and the European Union discussed Monday the possibilities of signing a free-trade agreement (FTA), as the EU desires to expand the multifaceted bilateral relations.The issue was highlighted during discussion between foreign minister Dr Khalilur Rahman and a delegation of EU Ambassadors who paid a courtesy call on him in...
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Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, accompanied by Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman, pinned the rank insignia
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, accompanied by Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman, pinned the rank insignia of Lieutenant General on 24 Infantry Division GOC Major General Mir Mushfiqur Rahman in Dhaka Cantonment on Monday. — PID
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Aminul Islam takes charge as ICT chief prosecutor
The government has appointed Md Aminul Islam, a pro-BNP Supreme Court lawyer, as the new chief prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) in Dhaka, replacing Muhammad Tajul Islam.The Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs issued a notification on Monday, confirming the appointment. He has been appointed as the...
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Culex density rises in Dhaka, may peak in March
The high density of Culex mosquitoes in the capital and other parts of the country is unlikely to ease anytime soon, experts say, at least until the rains arrive and local government authorities become fully functional.The surge in mosquitoes has made life uncomfortable both indoors and outdoors, with their numbers...
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Nine hurt in Ctg gas blast
CHATTOGRAM, Feb 23: Nine persons, including a child, were injured in a gas explosion at Halima Manzil in the port-city's Halishahar area on Monday. The victims were identified as Shipon (30), Sumon (40), Shaon (17), Anas (07), Aimman (09), Shakwat (46), Ayesha (04), Pakhi (35), and Rani (40).Accumulated gas in...
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Weather _2026-02-24
Rain/thunder showers is likely to occur at one or two places over Khulna & Rajshahi divisions until 6:00 pm today (Monday). Weather may remain mainly dry elsewhere.The highest temperature was recorded on Sunday at 34 degrees Celsius in Chatto- gram, while the lowest was 12.6 degrees Celsius in Panchagarh. The...
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