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China-backed project to develop Mongla Port as regional hub: Experts

KHULNA, May 06, 2025 (BSS): Mongla Port, the second largest seaport of the country, would turn into a regional hub after implementation of a recently-taken China-funded development project, experts, port users and stakeholders opined.They made the observation after Bangladesh and China signed an agreement to implement a major infrastructure development...

BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia along with her daughters-in-law, Dr Zubaida Rahman and Syeda Sharmila Rahman

BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia along with her daughters-in-law, Dr Zubaida Rahman and Syeda Sharmila Rahman, entering her residence, Firoza, at Gulshan in the capital after returning to Bangladesh from the UK on Tuesday. — Collected

Two city corporations to set up 21 cattle markets in Dhaka

The two city corporations of Dhaka have decided to set up a total of 19 temporary cattle markets, along with two permanent ones, ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, the second-largest religious festival for Muslims, to be celebrated next month, reports BSS.Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) will set up 10 temporary cattle markets,...

World Asthma Day observed

The World Asthma Day 2025 was observed yesterday (Tuesday) across the country, aiming to create awareness among patients, healthcare service providers and others.The theme of the day this year was "Make Inhaled Treatments Accessible for ALL".Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA), a collaborative agency of the World Health Organization (WHO), introduced...

DG of Ansar and Village Defence Party (VDP) Major General Abdul Motaleb Sazzad Mahmud handing over a certificate

Director General (DG) of Ansar and Village Defence Party (VDP) Major General Abdul Motaleb Sazzad Mahmud handing over a certificate to one of the participants of the VDP Advanced Course 2025 (1st), organised in Narsingdi and Kishoreganj, at its concluding ceremony on Tuesday.

IEB Ctg to observe 77th anniversary today

CHATTOGRAM, May 06: Leaders of the IEB, Chittagong Centre - set to celebrate the institution's 77th anniversary today (Wednesday) - urged the government to take steps for recruitment of engineers under a special cadre, similar to the BCS (health) cadre.Manjare Khorshed Alam, chairman of the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB),...

Mujeebur president, Mahmuda GS of BD Law Society UK

The 12th Annual Conference and Executive Council Election of Bangladesh Law Society UK, an organisation of former students of the Law Department of Dhaka University, was held recently at The Atrium Hall in East London, said a press release. The conference was held under the chairmanship of the outgoing committee...

Weather (2025-05-07)

Rain/thunder showers with lightning flashes and temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at one or two places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions until 6:00 pm today (Wednesday). Day temperature may rise slightly and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged. The highest temperature was...