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Malaysia Labour Market Set to Reopen for Bangladeshi Workers

August 23, 2026 0

Malaysia’s labour market is set to reopen for Bangladeshi workers after a long suspension, raising hopes among workers and those involved in the migration sector. If preparations go as planned, the first batch of Bangladeshi workers could leave for Malaysia by the end of August. The Malaysian Continue Reading

PM set to visit US for UN General Assembly

August 23, 2026 0

After visits to Malaysia and China, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is now travelling to the United States to attend the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. If everything goes as planned, he may leave for New York on September 21. He is also scheduled to visit San Francisco afterwards. Officials at the Ministry […]Continue Reading

Cox’s Bazar airport ready for international flights in October

August 23, 2026 0

Runway expansion and international terminal ready, tourism and regional connectivity to increase Cox’s Bazar Airport will be launched as an international airport by October this year, Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Mr. M Rashiduzzaman Millat has said. He disclosed the information while responding to questions from journalists after a meeting with officials and Continue Reading

Govt has created a breach in the wall of trust of the wider population : Dr Enayetullah Abbasi

August 23, 2026 0

Lincoln made state minister for religious affairs Popular Islamic preacher and Pir of Jainpur Dr Enayetullah Abbasi has expressed strong anger and dissatisfaction over the appointment of a controversial and “La-Madhhabi” person as state minister for the Ministry of Religious Affairs, a sensitive government post. At a recent religious gathering, he alleged that Continue Reading

Local govt polls to follow constitutional rules: Abdul Moin Khan

August 23, 2026 0

Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Dr Abdul Moin Khan has said local government elections will be organised by properly following constitutional rules. He made the remarks while exchanging greetings with heads of various agencies and departments under the ministry and the media at the Secretariat yesterday, Sunday. The Local Government Minister Continue Reading

Fandauk Pir Saheb demands removal of religious affairs state minister

August 23, 2026 0

Shah Sufi Maulana Mufti Syed Saleh Ahmad Mamun Al-Husseini, the current Pir of the historic Fandauk Darbar Sharif and Amir of Bangladesh Anjumane Khadimul Islam, has demanded the immediate removal of newly appointed Religious Affairs State Minister and Gaibandha MP Mr. Shamim Kaisar Lincoln, alleging that his activities are contrary to the beliefs, ideals and […]Continue Reading

Delhi cannot evade responsibility for Hasina’s provocative remarks: Rizvi

August 23, 2026 0

Exclusive interview with Ruhul Kabir Rizvi — Part 1 Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir resigned after being elected president, and BNP Standing Committee member Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has taken charge as the party’s new acting secretary general. He is the first person to assume the post of secretary general after rising through the leadership ranks of […]Continue Reading

President begins official activities at Bangabhaban

August 23, 2026 0

Newly elected President Mr. Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir began his official activities at Bangabhaban for the first time after taking the oath of office. The President arrived at Bangabhaban at 11am yesterday. A smartly dressed mounted contingent of the Bangladesh Police welcomed him at Gate-2. Later, a smart and well-equipped contingent of the Bangladesh Army’s […]Continue Reading

Dhaka Faces Dual Crisis of Gas and Water Shortages

August 23, 2026 0

Dhaka residents are facing a growing crisis of gas and water shortages, adding to the daily hardship of city life. In many areas, households are struggling with low gas pressure or no gas for much of the day, while others are facing water shortages and complaints of dirty, yellowish and foul-smelling tap water. The shortages […]Continue Reading

Summit cuts gas supply amid LNG shortage

August 23, 2026 0

Gas supply from the floating LNG terminal at Maheshkhali is not increasing for the time being. As no LNG carrier has arrived, Petrobangla has instructed Summit Power Limited to reduce gas supply from its terminal. As a result, the gas shortage will continue. The crisis in the supply of imported liquefied natural gas (LNG) does […]Continue Reading