A writ petition was filed with the High Court (HC) today seeking directives to close all schools across the country until the ongoing measles outbreak subsides. It also pleaded for forming a high-level investigation committee into the recent deaths of 47 children caused by measles. Barrister Lutfe Jahan Purnima, a lawyer of the Supreme Court, […]

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The government has requested all not to be misled by misinformation regarding changes in public office hours. A notification claiming changes in government office schedules and a plan to operate offices three days a week to save electricity and energy has been circulating on social media since April 1, 2026, according to a handout issued […]

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TBT DESK: Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir on Thursday urged for significantly increased Japanese investment in special economic zones (SEZs) and infrastructure. “The nation’s current trajectory is bolstered by stable economic growth, skilled workforce, and investment-friendly policies, which have collectively established a highly favourable environment for foreign direct investment,” he said. The minister made the […]

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Dhaka: Shwapno, the country’s leading retail chain shop, has stepped forward to take full responsibility for the educational expenses of Omar, a brilliant student from Kushtia who overcame extreme poverty to secure top positions in university admission tests. Despite his academic excellence, Omar faced the grim reality of being unable to afford university admission and […]

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The government has instructed Deputy Commissioners (DCs) to ensure the availability of diesel for farmers across the country. Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Monir Hossain Chowdhury disclosed this at a press conference at the Secretariat today. He said a virtual meeting was held between the ministry and DCs of […]

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TBT Report:“I had to sacrifice a lot to pursue music and faced many obstacles along the way. Still, today I am very happy because people in my country listen to my songs. My close ones even call me to appreciate my work.” These are the words of popular contemporary singer and music director Hafiz Baula, […]

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TBT DESK: Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood on Thursday told Parliament that there is no electricity shortfall against demand though occasional outages occur during peak hours in summer due to multiple reasons. The Minister said this while replying to a scripted question from treasury bench lawmaker SM Jahangir Hossain (Dhaka-18) during […]

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Minister of Fisheries, Livestock, and Agriculture Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid drew attention this morning after demonstrating a simple yet symbolic act of discipline at Bangladesh Secretariat, sending a strong message of following the rule.   “Upon arriving at the ministry, the minister chose to follow standard procedures while entering the building and using the elevator, […]

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TBT REPORT Actor Tawsif  Mahbub. Though he remains busy with TV dramas throughout the year, he is now focusing on OTT platforms. He is appearing before audiences with different and challenging roles. Recently, the web series “Chokro-2” was released on iScreen. In this series, directed by Vicky Zahed, he appears in a terrifying form. He […]

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About 372,388 litres of illegally stored fuel have been recovered during the drives of energy and mineral resources division across the country. The fuel was recovered during the mobile court drives conducted from March 3 to April 1 to ensure proper fuel management. According to official data, 2, 71,374 litres of diesel, 30,960 litres of […]

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