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Govt approves LNG, fertiliser procurement

The government on Thursday approved a number of proposals for the procurement of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and fertiliser to meet the demand.The Advisers Council Committee on Government Purchase, at a meeting at the Cabinet Division conference room at Bangladesh Secretariat with Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed in the chair,...

Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, among others, attends the namaz-e-janaza of firefighter Sohanur Zaman Nayan

Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, among others, attends the namaz-e-janaza of firefighter Sohanur Zaman Nayan on the premises of the Fire Service and Civil Defence headquarters in the capital on Thursday. The firefighter died after being hit by a truck during efforts to extinguish a massive...

Army working to foil sabotage at KPIs

Bangladesh Army are working along with the law enforcement agencies to prevent attacks and sabotage at important installations or Key Point Installations (KPIs) across the country and ensure their security, reports UNB.The issues are regularly reviewed with other law enforcement agencies, said Colonel-Staff of Military Operation Directorate under the Army...

Nat’l dialogue begins today

A two-day national dialogue kicks off today which aims to reach a consensus among stakeholders of the student-led popular uprising on reforms and elections.Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus will join the event virtually while family members of the victims of the July movement will inaugurate it.Forum for Bangladesh Studies is...

BRTA offices to remain open on Saturdays

In a move aimed at enhancing customer service, the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) has announced that its offices will remain open on Saturdays, the weekly holiday in the country, reports UNB.Muhammad Masum Billah, Deputy Director (Administration) of BRTA, issued an official order on Thursday outlining the decision.According to the...

Three journalists get DCAB Media Award

The Diplomatic Correspondents Association, Bangladesh (DCAB) on Thursday honored three of its members with the inaugural "DCAB Media Award" in recognition of professional excellence and contributions to foreign affairs reporting, reports BSS.The awards were presented by Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin at a ceremony held at the Foreign Service Academy.Speaking...

BCS Public Works Cadre formed a human chain

Pressing for the abolition of the quota system for the position of deputy secretary and demanding people-friendly civil service, the Inter-Cadre Discrimination Elimination Council, BCS Public Works Cadre formed a human chain on the premises of the Public Works Department in the capital on Thursday.— FE photo

Eastern Refinery Model High School marks golden jubilee today

CHATTOGRAM, Dec 26: The Eastern Refinery Model High School will celebrate its golden jubilee on Friday, marking 50 years of educational excellence. Established by Eastern Refinery Limited (ERL) in 1974, the school has been a prominent institution in the port city.The celebration will be a daylong event held on the...

Weather (2024-12-27)

Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Friday), according to the Met Office. The highest temperature in the country on Thursday was recorded at 29.4 degrees Celsius in Sitakunda while the lowest temperature at 09.5 degrees...