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Tk 9.46b grant sought for Dhaka city’s water supply project

The Local Government Division has requested the finance ministry to provide a grant of Tk9.46 billion to implement the Dhaka Metropolitan Emergency Water Supply Project, sources said.To this effect, the division has recently sought necessary approval regarding the issue as the cost of the project has already been fixed, they...

Children receive gifts from Santa Claus at a Christmas Day programme

Children receive gifts from Santa Claus at a Christmas Day programme at a city hotel on Wednesday. — FE photo

Bangladesh University of Professionals and Barishal University sign a memorandum of understanding

Brigadier General Md Rabbi Ahsan, registrar of Bangladesh University of Professionals, and Md Monirul Islam, registrar of Barishal University, sign a memorandum of understanding on behalf of their respective sides in presence of Major General Md Mahbub-ul Alam, vice-chancellor of BUP, and Prof Dr Shuchita Sharmin, vice-chancellor of BU, on...

Info ministry forms panel to monitor 'harassment cases' against journos

The information ministry has decided to monitor harassment cases filed against journalists working in different media outlets, reports bdnews24.com.An eight-strong committee has been formed to oversee these cases, as announced in an official order from the ministry on Monday.In addition to monitoring the cases, it will also inform the authorities...

Govt collaborating in protection of nature, environment: Rizwana

Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan has said the government is working with the public to protect nature and the environment, reports UNB.She also said initiatives have been taken to transform institutions like the Department of Environment, Forest Department, and Water Development Board into people-oriented organisations.The adviser made the remarks while...

13 Bangladeshi youths detained in India identified

SYLHET, Dec 25 (UNB): Thirteen Bangladeshi nationals have been detained by India's Border Security Force (BSF) near the Tamabil Sonatila border in Gowainghat upazila of Sylhet district, confirmed Lieutenant Colonel Md. Hafizur Rahman, Commander of BGB Battalion 48, on Wednesday morning.The detainees were accused of illegal entry and smuggling before...

Visa issues to be resolved by Feb, says UAE ambassador

The complications over visas for Bangladeshis in the United Arab Emirates will be resolved soon, assures UAE Ambassador to Bangladesh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Khaseif AlHmoudi, reports bdnews24.com.AlHmoudi made the remarks at a reception honouring Bangladesh's Ambassador Mushfiqul Fazal Ansarey at the Millennium Plaza Downtown Hotel in Dubai on Monday."Visas for...

No info on religion-based visa rejections for students by Poland: MoFA

The government has said they do not have any information on whether any Bangladeshi students' visa applications were rejected by the Embassy of Poland in New Delhi on the basis of religious identity but it has been learned that some Bangladeshi students have had their visa applications rejected, reports UNBSpokesperson...

Man, son-in-law electrocuted at construction site in N'ganj

A man and his son-in-law died after being electrocuted at an under-construction building in Narayanganj's Siddhirganj on Wednesday, reports UNB.The deceased were identified as Neel Das aged 60 and his son-in-law Chhayapodo aged 45, both from Nilphamari district.The incident occurred at around 3:30 pm on Wednesday at the house of...

Greater Cumilla Samity, Dhaka committe formed

A special general meeting to form the 2025-26 executive council of the Greater Cumilla Samity, Dhaka was held at the Institution of Diploma Engineers, Bangladesh in the capital's Kakrail recently.At the event, a 101-member committee was announced with Muhammad Mahbubur Rahman Khokon, secretary of the Bangladesh Planning Commission and secretary...

Rear Admiral Md Ziual Haque distributes warm clothes among cold-stricken people

Director General of Bangladesh Coust Guard Rear Admiral Md Ziual Haque distributes warm clothes among cold-stricken people at Shah Porir Dwip in Teknaf of Cox's Bazar on Wednesday.

Obituary of Ripa Paul Chowdhury

Ripa Paul Chowdhury, wife of Dr Taposh Chandra Paul, CFO of Marcantile Bank, and general secretary of Mohanagar Sarbojaneen Puja Committee, died at Mount Elizabeth Hospitals in Singapore while undergoing treatment on Saturday. She was 54, says a press release.After tributes paid to her at Dhakeshwari National Temple in the...

Weather (2024-12-26)

Weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country, having chances of light rain/drizzle at one or two places over Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions until 6:00 pm today (Thursday), according to the Met Office.Light to moderate fog may occur at places over the country during...