BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday said the existence of the country's people will be at stake if the current Awami League government is not removed from power. "We've launched a movement against the current unelected regime that has been in power by force destroying all our dreams.
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Khaleda has no chance to do politics as convict: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader said on Thursday that BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has no chance to take part in political activities as she is a convict. He made this comment in response to questions from journalists at a joint meeting at the Awami League's central office on Bangabandhu Avenue
Every 2 minutes a woman dies due to pregnancy: UN
Every two minutes, a woman dies during pregnancy or childbirth, according to the latest estimates released Thursday in a report by United Nations (UN) agencies. The report, 'Trends in maternal mortality', reveals alarming setbacks for women's health over recent years, as maternal deaths either increased or stagnated in nearly all regions
PM asks scientists to continue research for increased yield
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday reiterated her call to scientists to put extra efforts on research to attain excellence in agricultural production. "I always think that without research it is not possible to attain excellence. As we are agriculture dependent country, we have given extra importance on agriculture," she said. The
Bangladesh, ISA sign deal on dev of renewable energy
International Solar Alliance (ISA) will provide technical support to Bangladesh to pull in financing to the renewable energy sector. "We'll help Bangladesh find a right policy to introduce a right business model for investment in the solar power sector," said ISA director general Ajay Mathur while addressing a press briefing at
GP services disrupted as fiber optic cables snapped
Grameenphone users have been experiencing network disruptions in several areas since Thursday morning. Many GP customers posted on social media that they are facing problems while sending SMS and making phone calls. Contacted, Khairul Basher, Head of Communications, GP, said, "We sincerely apologize for the temporary difficulty in making calls due to
Rosatom observes International Mother Language Day
Rosatom State Corporation of Russia observed International Mother Language Day by organizing various information and education-based events both in Dhaka and Pabna's Ishwardi. The events were organized with the support of the Information Center on Nuclear Energy (ICONE), Dhaka, and the Public Information Center on Nuclear, Ishwardi. Young scientists of ICONE
CPS, SIPG hold seminar at NSU
The Center for Peace Studies (CPS) of the South Asian Institute of Policy and Governance (SIPG) held a seminar on Impacts of ‘BURMA Act’ on Bangladesh-Myanmar bordering region at North South University (NSU) syndicate hall on February 22, 2023, a press release said Thursday. It has been two years since the
BGMEA provides humanitarian aid to earthquake victims in Turkey
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has stood beside Turkey with humanitarian aid to express solidarity with those affected by the recent devastating earthquakes and alleviate their sufferings. BGMEA donated warm clothing including blankets and sweaters for the earthquake victims of Turkey who are going through immense misery in
FSIBL holds training for new officers
First Security Islami Bank Limited (FSIBL) has inaugurated 69th foundation course at FSIBL Training Institute for newly recruited trainee assistant officers, a press release said Thursday. Syed Waseque Md. Ali, MD of the bank inaugurated the training program. A. K. M. Amjad Hussain, principal, was also present.