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Govt forms 11-member cell for planting 250m trees in five years

The government has formed an 11-member cell to implement its election manifesto of planting 250 million trees across the country in five years. The cell is headed by Prime Minister's Adviser Nazrul Islam Khan. It also includes the secretaries of the Local Government Division, and Secondary and Higher Education Division;...

‘Special meeting on measures to address the fuel situation’

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman presided over a ‘special meeting on measures to address the fuel situation’ in the Bangladesh Secretariat on Wednesday. — PID

Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan speaking

Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan speaking at a press briefing, organised on the occasion of one month of the present government, in the Secretariat on Wednesday. State Minister for Information Yaser Khan Chowdhury, Advisor to Ministry Zahed Ur Rahman, and Secretary Mahbuba Farzana were also present. — PID

Dhaka seeks Swiss cooperation in recovering laundered money

Bangladesh has sought Switzerland's cooperation in recovering funds laundered abroad and advancing police reforms.The cooperation was sought during a meeting between Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed and Swiss Ambassador to Bangladesh Reto Renggli at the Secretariat on Wednesday.During the meeting the two sides discussed a wide range of issues including law...

Dr. Zubaida delivers speech at Washington global summit

Dr. Zubaida Rahman, spouse of Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, has attended a global summit in Washington DC at the invitation of US First Lady Melania Trump, reports BSS.Earlier, she reached Washington DC on a two-day official visit to attend the "Fostering the Future Together: Global Coalition Summit", according to...

Pry scholarship exams to begin on April 15

Last year's primary scholarship examinations, which were "suspended" due to legal complications, will now be held starting Apr 15. The examination will be held in 61 districts that day, reports bdnews24.com.In the three hill districts of Bandarban, Khagrachhari and Rangamati, the examinations will begin on Apr 17.The Directorate of Primary...

UGC to ensure free Wi-Fi facilities in universities

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has decided to instruct all public and private universities across the country to take necessary initiatives to ensure free Wi-Fi access as soon as possible.According to the UGC, the process of issuing official instructions is now in its final stage.At a recent meeting, the commission...

Two killed in Ctg road accident

CHATTOGRAM, Mar 25: Two people were killed and six others injured in a road accident in Chattogram on Wednesday.The accident occurred when a car collided with a battery-run rickshaw on the Chattogram-Cox's Bazar highway in the Rajmahal Community Centre area under Chandanaish Upazila of the district.The deceased were identified as...

Govt appoints deputy, asst press secretaries to President

The government has appointed two Information Cadre officials as Deputy Press Secretary and Assistant Press Secretary to the President, reports UNB.Deputy Chief Information Officer of the Department of Information Molla Ahmed Kutubuddin has been appointed as Deputy Press Secretary to the President on deputation, according to a notification issued by...

Two Russian navy ships arrive in Ctg

Two Russian Navy ships -Rezkiy and Sovershenny -arrived at the Chittagong port on Tuesday on a four-day goodwill visit, reports UNB.Chief Staff Officer of Chittagong Naval Region welcomed the captains, officers and sailors of the ships.The Minister-Counsellor of the Russian Embassy Vyacheslav Sentyurin and Russian Military, Air and Naval Attaché...

Weather _2026-03-26

Rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at one or two places over Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Thursday), according to the Met Office. Day and night temperature may rise slightly over the country.The...