Awami League nominated candidate Younus Ali Sarker has been elected in the Jatiya Sangsad elections of Gaibandha-3 (Sadullahpur-Palashbari) seat by defeating his nearest candidate Dilara Khandoker. Younus Ali Sarker bagged 1,21,163 votes…
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Govt to permit new medical college as per public needs: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today asked the health ministry officials to ensure healthcare service for every citizen and said permit of new medical colleges and hospitals in different parts of the country…
Hasan for developing country thru merit, hard work, patriotism
Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud today said it is possible to develop Bangladesh as a beautiful country through merit, hard work and patriotism. “There is no alternative to hard work and patriotism…
New VAT law to come into effect from July: Kamal
Finance Minister A H M Mustafa Kamal today said new VAT law would come into effect from next July but VAT rate would become different. “VAT rate for different products would be…
Atiqul gets AL ticket for DNCC mayoral by-polls,Zakia in Kishoreganj-1 JS elections
Bangladesh Awami League (AL) today nominated Atiqul Islam, a former president of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), to contest the mayoral by-polls to Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) slated for…
PM greets Pranab Mukherjee on being conferred Bharat Ratna
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today extended her heartfelt congratulations to former Indian president Pranab Mukherjee on being conferred the Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award of India. “The prime minister extended her…
RMG sector needs fair pricing for higher compliance
Bangladesh has said its readymade garment (RMG) industry that complied with the international standard set by the buyers now needs fair pricing to meet any higher compliance. “Bangladesh’s RMG sector needs fair…
UN trying to put more pressure on Myanmar: Lee
Visiting UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar Professor Yanghee Lee said here today that the UN is trying to put more pressure on Myanmar so that it…
PM seeks national unity, vows to launch crackdown against corruption
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today vowed to launch a massive anti-corruption campaign as she delivered her first nationwide address, assuming office for the third consecutive term, also seeking a greater national unity…
Commonwealth SG hails PM’s initiatives in achieving SDGs
Commonwealth Secretary General Patricia Janet Scotland has praised Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s development innovation named ‘the SDG-Tracker’ and championing women empowerment. “Commonwealth under its Innovation Hub has placed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s…
Bangladesh plans voter registration system for expatriates
Bangladesh Election Commission plans to introduce a voter registration system for Bangladeshis living abroad, said Chief Election Commissioner K.M. Nurul Huda here today. The commission will set up offices in Singapore, UAE,…
PM awards U-18 women soccer team
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today awarded 10 players and one official of Bangladesh Under-18 Women Football Team for clinching the SAFF U-18 Championship-2018. The prime minister handed over cheques for the award…