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No army deployment in Bangladesh local govt elections
Apr 27, 2018The Election Commission (EC) yesterday said army will not be deployed in local government elections, including in Gazipur and Khulna city corporation polls scheduled to be held on May 15, reports BSS. EC Secretary Helal Uddin... -
Vietnam seeks support from Bangladesh for UNSC membership
Apr 27, 2018Vietnam sought Bangladesh’s support to its candidature for membership to the UN Security Council (UNSC) for the 2020-2021 session. Vice President of Vietnam Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh sought the support when she called on Prime Minister... -
Bangladesh to open ICC World Cup 2019 campaign in London
Apr 27, 2018Last event’s quarter-finalists Bangladesh will play their opening two matches of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 at The Oval in London when they will take on South Africa and New Zealand on 2 and 5... -
Malaria deaths down, risks still remain in Chattogram Hill Tracks
Apr 27, 2018Three Hill Tract districts Bangladesh- Bandarban, Rangamati and Khagrachhari, are at considerable risk of malaria despite much has been achieved in checking the menace of the mosquito-borne disease. According to the National Malaria Elimination Programme (NECP),... -
11 children killed, 7 injured after train hits school bus in India
Apr 26, 2018At least 11 children were killed and seven others injured on Thursday after a train hit a school bus at an unmanned railroad crossing in northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, police said. The accident took... -
Midday meal in all Bangladeshi primary schools by May 31
Apr 26, 2018Primary and Mass Education Minister Mostafizur Rahman today said the government will introduce midday meal in all government primary schools across the country by May 31 this year. “Midday meal will be introduced in all primary... -
Bangladesh Govt to set up 4,500 more community clinics soon
Apr 26, 2018The government has taken an initiative to set up 4,500 more community clinics across the country soon to reach healthcare services to the doorsteps of all people. The information was revealed at a discussion at Osmani... -
President Abdul Hamid to take oath for second term Tuesday
Apr 25, 2018President Abdul Hamid is likely to take oath for his second consecutive term on Tuesday. Hamid is the 17th individual to hold the presidential office and 16 predecessors served 19 terms as presidents since the independence... -
Bangladesh delays launch of its first satellite Bangabandhu-1
Apr 25, 2018The launch of Bangladesh’s first satellite Bangabandhu-1 has been delayed again. Although the satellite was expected to be launched on May 4, the date may be postponed to May 7, Telecom and Information Technology Minister Mustafa... -
India’s Modi may need an alliance to rule southern state
Apr 25, 2018Gains by India’s ruling party in a southern state election next month will fall short of a majority, an opinion poll showed, potentially forcing it to seek an alliance to end the rule of the main...
