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National University suspends all exams on Oct 29

All exams of the National University scheduled on Sunday have been suspended due to an unavoidable reason in the country.

Nationwide hartal underway to protest attack on opposition rallies

A countrywide dawn-to-dusk hartal called by BNP protesting attack on its grand rally at Nayapaltan in the capital got underway on Sunday.

PM opens first ever underwater tunnel in Bangladesh

The port city today witnessed country's historic entry into a new era of connectivity as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina opened the much-anticipated nearly 3.315km underwater expressway tunnel, first of its kind in South Asia, beneath the River Karnaphuli here.

Fifth batch of uranium for RNPP arrives in Rooppur amid tight security

The fifth consignment of uranium, the nuclear fuel for Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, has arrived in Pabna’s Rooppur under special security arrangement.

Dhaka highrise fire death toll climbs to three

Two more victims of Thursday’s fire at highrise building Khwaja Tower in Mohakhali area of Bangladesh capital Dhaka were brought dead to Dhaka Mdical College Hospital early Friday, raising the death toll in the fire to three.

PM opens much-awaited Bangabandhu tunnel tomorrow

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will inaugurate the much-anticipated Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel constructed beneath the Karnaphuli River tomorrow.

PM returns home from Brussels

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina returned home today after attending the "Global Gateway Forum" held in Brussels, the capital of Belgium, on October 25-26.

US takes no side on Bangladesh’s internal political matters: spokesperson

The United States has reiterated that they do not take any side on the domestic political affairs in Bangladesh.

Mozammel hands over Bangabandhu student scholarship

Liberation War Affairs Minister A K M Mozammel Huq today urged the recipients of 'Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Student Scholarship' to carry forward the valor and courage of their forefathers and contribute to further deepening Bangladesh-India relations.

PM leaves Brussels for home tonight

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina left here tonight for home after attending the "Global Gateway Forum" held on October 25-26.

Global Gateway Forum's invitation proves world leaders stand by PM: Hasan

Information and Broadcasting Minister and Awami League (AL) Joint General Secretary Dr Hasan Mahmud today said that the Global Gateway Forum's invitation to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina just two months before the election proves that the world leaders stay with her.

Bangladesh, US seek strengthened relations in addressing climate challenge

Bangladesh and the United States (US) are keen to deepen their bilateral relations in addressing the defining challenges of climate change.

PM Hasina highlights AL’s struggles to restore democracy

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina highlighted Bangladesh Awami League’s struggles to restore democracy in Bangladesh and creating a conducive environment for free and fair elections during a discussion with European Commissioner for International Partnerships Jutta Urpilainen.

DMP seeks two alternative venues from AL for October 28 rally

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police has asked the ruling Awami League to propose two alternative venues instead of the south gate of the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque in Bangladesh capital Dhaka for holding its October 28 rally for public security reasons.

Netanyahu says Israel 'preparing' Gaza ground war

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday that Israel is readying a ground war in Gaza, pressing ahead with plans that have troubled allies and threaten to worsen an already cascading humanitarian crisis. Facing ever-louder international calls to temper Israel's ferocious 19-day bombing camp

PM seeks EU's GSP+ facility after Bangladesh's LDC graduation

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has called upon the European Union (EU) to give Bangladesh the GSP+ facilities to support the country in its development efforts following the LDC graduation in 2026.

Bangladesh to import 1.5mn ton crude oil

Bangladesh will import 1.5 million (15 lakh) metric ton of crude oil from Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the year 2024. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) in a virtual meeting, with Finance Minister AHM Mostafa Kamal, in-principle approved a proposal in this regard.

We will not block Dhaka’s streets on Oct 28: Home Minister

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal today said the government has no plan to block entrance of the Dhaka city centering the BNP's rally, scheduled to be held 28 October.

PM to address Global Gateway Forum this afternoon

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is scheduled to address the opening plenary session of the "Global Gateway Forum" conference this afternoon here.