Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi today said Bangladesh has a surplus production of 35 metric tons potato after meeting domestic demand. “The surplus potato would be exported, but the potato must be produced…
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Kamal warns of tough action against drug peddlers
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal today further warned of taking tough action against the culprits who are still doing the yaba trading as 102 drug peddlers surrendered to police in presence of…
Dhaka seeks OIC’s support for safe repatriation of Rohingyas
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam has sought support of the member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) for creating a conducive situation in Myanmar for safe and…
PM for more WHO engagement to achieve universal health security
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today laid importance on more engagement of the World Health Organization (WHO) to ensure universal health services for all. “As a global leader, the WHO needs to be…
First phase of Biswa Ijtema begins
The first phase of the 54th Biswa Ijtema began after Fajr prayers today on the bank of river Turag at Tongi in Gazipur amid general sermon (Aam Bayan). Several lakh devotees from…
PM heads 102-member body for Bangabandhu’s birth centenary
The government has formed a 102-member national committee for the nationwide celebration of the birth centenary of architect of independent Bangladesh Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Prime Minister Sheikh…
BNP, Okiyo Front took part in polls with evil intention: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said from the very beginning BNP had an evil intention to make the last general election questionable despite their participation in the polls. “Though BNP had taken…
PM greets Muslims on Bishwa Ijtema
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today greeted the Muslim devotees all over the world on the occasion of the Bishwa Ijtema, the 2nd largest congregation of the Muslims, beginning at Tongi tomorrow. “The…
Third phase polls in 127 UZs on Mar 24
The third phase elections to 127 upazila parishads under 17 districts in five divisions will be held on March 24. Election Commission (EC) Joint Secretary SM Asaduzzaman announced the detailed schedule of…
No fear of any untoward incidents ahead of Ijtema: RAB
Director General (DG) of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) Benazir Ahmed today said intensified security measures have been taken ahead of the Bishwa Ijtema and there is no fear of any untoward incidents….
Biswa Ijtema begins at Tongi tomorrow
The two phases of the 54th Biswa Ijtema, the second largest congregation of the Muslims, will begin tomorrow morning on the bank of the Turag River at Tongi, on the outskirts of…
98 heads of state, int’l bodies so far greet Sheikh Hasina
As many as 98 heads of state and government as well as chiefs of different international bodies have so far extended their heartfelt congratulations to Awami League President Sheikh Hasina on securing…