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Eminent citizens urge BNP to uphold Khaleda's ideals

Eminent citizens urge BNP to uphold Khaleda's ideals

Eminent citizens, editors, academics, professionals and political observers on Friday commemorated Khaleda Zia as a leader who transcended partisan politics through dignity, restraint and a steadfast commitment to democratic values, urging BNP to emulate her ideals. Speaking at a civic condolence

Fire at Mymensingh Medical College under control

Fire at Mymensingh Medical College under control

A fire that broke out on the sixth floor of the new building at Mymensingh Medical College Hospital, in the children’s ward, has been contained. The Fire Service deployed nine units to contain the blaze within 30 minutes on Saturday. Senior Station Officer Sanowar Hossain confirmed that no

July Charter could usher in a new Bangladesh, says Ali Riaz

July Charter could usher in a new Bangladesh, says Ali Riaz

Prof Ali Riaz has said the July Charter, which the government plans to put to a referendum, was written through sacrifice and loss, and could help shape a "new Bangladesh". Riaz, who is a special assistant to the chief advisor and the government’s chief coordinator for referendum outreach, s

Police bar 330 people from Chattogram

Police bar 330 people from Chattogram

The Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP) has imposed a ban on the entry and residence of 330 people in the city, publishing a list of those it applies to. The CMP issued the directive on Saturday afternoon. Signed by CMP Commissioner Hasib Aziz, the CMP said the action was taken under Sections 40

Govt tightens public asset oversight to curb fiscal risks

Govt tightens public asset oversight to curb fiscal risks

The government has introduced a new Property, Plant and Equipment (PPE) and Lease Manual aimed at strengthening asset governance and curbing long-term liabilities. The move comes as the Finance Division revealed that Bangladesh’s total contingent liabilities have reached Tk 6.398 trillion (T

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