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No risk in removing soil from Padma Bridge pillars: Bridge Minister

There is no basis for the concerns spread on social media about the removal of soil from the side of the Padma Bridge pillars, said Road Transport, Bridges, Shipping and Railways Minister Sheikh Rabiul Alam. He said that the soil being removed is not part of the main structure of the bridge or the foundation of the pillars. The soil was temporarily filled to facilitate the movement of heavy machinery, vehicles and construction materials during the construction work.

Rescued from Cambodian cyber fraud ring, 221 Bangladeshis return home in four days

More than a hundred Bangladeshis have fallen victim to horrific fraud under the lure of attractive jobs abroad. Another 78 Bangladeshis rescued from various cyber scam centers in Cambodia returned home late Tuesday night. With this, a total of 221 have returned to the country in the last four days.

The issue of soil being removed from under the pillars of the Padma Railway Bridge is not true: Bridges Minister

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Sheikh Rabiul Alam has explained the allegation of soil being removed from the base of the pillars of the Padma Railway Bridge. He said that the issue is not that soil was removed from under the pillars.

Ad-Din Hospital denies minister's bribery claim, seeks evidence

The hospital authorities have claimed that the health minister's statement regarding the controversy over the license issue in the capital's Ad-Din Hospital is completely baseless. At the same time, they have claimed that there was no incident of them approaching the minister with any kind of money.

Health budget will not yield results without effective measures against tobacco and drugs: Health Minister

Even if a record amount of allocation is made to the health sector, it will be difficult to get the desired results if the spread of tobacco and drugs is not prevented, Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Hossain has said.

Family cards to reach 4 million families in July

The government has announced that it will start distributing family cards to more than 4 million families from July 1 to help the low and middle-income people of the country. At the same time, the farmer card program for farmers will also be launched with new enthusiasm.

Dhaka sends 13-point diplomatic message to Delhi to stop push-ins at the border

The Bangladesh government has already sent 13 diplomatic letters to Delhi demanding an end to forced infiltration or 'push-ins' from India into Bangladesh. This information was given by State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaid Islam.

New Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi to arrive in Dhaka today

Newly appointed Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi is arriving in Dhaka today to assume charge in Bangladesh. In an interview given before assuming charge, he expressed his hope to further strengthen the relations between the people of Bangladesh and India.

Special allocation of Tk 500 crore for AI sector, government aims to modernize citizen services

An allocation of Tk 500 crore has been announced in the next fiscal year budget to make government services easier, faster and more people-friendly by utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) technology.

ECNEC meeting proposes approval of 12 projects, various development sectors are getting importance

The 12th meeting of the current fiscal year and the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) is underway. The meeting began at 10 am on Tuesday (June 9) at the Cabinet Division of the Secretariat.

BSF takes back 10 people pushed back at Barabari border after 70 hours

The Indian Border Security Force (BSF) has finally taken back 10 people, including women, men and children, who were pushed back at Barabari border in Panchagarh after about 70 hours.

Government brings back 91 Bangladeshi fishermen from Indian detention camps

91 Bangladeshi fishermen detained in India have returned home through the government's diplomatic initiative. They were brought back to Bangladesh through a formal process in the international waters of the Bay of Bengal on Sunday (June 7).

BGB foils 8 push-ins at border in 24 hours

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has foiled 8 separate push-ins by the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) at various borders of the country in the last 24 hours. These infiltration attempts were foiled by strengthening border security and maintaining a strict stance.

Speaker's courtesy exchange with newly elected BPJA executive committee members

Speaker of the National Assembly Major (Retd.) Hafiz Uddin Ahmed has said that the expectations of the people of the country regarding the National Assembly are very high. He said that if this parliament, formed with the sacrifice and blood of the students and the public, fails to fulfill the hopes of the people, it will be a cause of deep disappointment for the nation.

281 people lost their lives on the roads in 13 days of Eid pilgrimage

The Road Safety Foundation has released information on the number of fatalities in horrific accidents on the country's roads, railways and waterways in the 13 days before and after Eid-ul-Azha. A total of 281 people were killed and 837 were injured in 292 road accidents in the country from May 21 to June 2. This resulted in an average of 22 deaths per day.

Prime Minister's special telephone wire stolen in Secretariat, security concerns

A new security concern has arisen in the country's administrative center, Bangladesh Secretariat, over the theft of the Prime Minister's special telephone connection wire. The matter came to light when the special telephone connection used by the Prime Minister's Office was disconnected on the day office operations resumed after the Eid-ul-Azha holiday.

Proposal to increase minimum basic salary to Tk 20,000 in 9th pay scale

In the proposed 9th National Pay Scale (pay scale) for government employees, it has been recommended to increase the basic salary of the lowest grade from Tk 8,250 to Tk 20,000. At the same time, there is a proposal to increase the basic salary of the highest grade from Tk 78,000 to Tk 1,60,000.

There will be no shelter for terrorists in Jungle Salimpur: Home Minister

The activities of terrorists and criminal gangs in the Jungle Salimpur area of Chittagong will be strictly suppressed, said Salahuddin Ahmed. He said that regular operations by law enforcement agencies will continue and no criminal group will be allowed to establish a safe haven there.

Indian High Commission pays tribute to Ziaur Rahman on his 45th martyrdom anniversary

The Indian High Commission in Dhaka paid tribute to martyred President Ziaur Rahman Bir Uttam on his 45th martyrdom anniversary. The tribute was paid in a statement published on its verified Facebook page on Saturday (May 30).

Minister Annie's son opens up on Tk 32 lakh cow controversy

On the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha, Water Resources Minister Md. Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Annie's purchase of a cow for Tk 32 lakh has created widespread discussion and criticism on social media. Now, in the face of controversy, his son Sarian Chowdhury has opened up on this.

Industrial oxygen used in Chittagong is being supplied to hospitals as medical oxygen

In Chittagong, concerns have been raised over allegations that industrial oxygen used in factories is being supplied to hospitals as medical oxygen. The issue has come under renewed discussion after a recent raid at an establishment in the city's Akbar Shah area found evidence of such irregularities. Experts say that industrial oxygen can pose a serious health risk to patients.

Ramisa murder case trial ordered to be completed within 7 days, special court vacation canceled

The Home Minister has said that the trial of the case filed in the murder of child Ramisa in the capital's Pallabi can be completed within the next five to seven days. At the same time, he said that all necessary measures will be taken to ensure the maximum punishment for the criminals.

10 special trains to run from tomorrow: Railway Minister

Railways Minister Sheikh Rabiul Alam said that 5 additional pairs or 10 special trains will be started from tomorrow to ensure smooth Eid journey. At the same time, he said that the situation is under control despite slight delays in some trains this morning.

Prime Minister drives domestically-made electric vehicles

The Prime Minister inspected the country's electric vehicles (EVs) and praised the progress of the domestic auto industry and assured necessary support.

Ershad's ex-wife sentenced to two years in prison in flat fraud case

A court has sentenced former President HM Ershad's ex-wife, Bidisha Siddique, to two years in prison in a case filed on charges of fraud over the sale of a flat.

Prime Minister announces end to corruption and harassment in land services

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has said that people will no longer have to face harassment or corruption to get land services. The government is firmly committed to ensuring transparency and accountability in land management.

Police obstruct graffiti painting at Tiger Pass, scuffle with NCP

NCP leaders and activists have been obstructed by police while painting graffiti in the Tiger Pass area of Chittagong city. They had an argument and scuffle with the police during this time. Later, three people were taken into police custody to control the situation, but they were released after a while.

Measles infections are decreasing in 30 hotspot upazilas, vaccination is yielding positive results

The government's special vaccination program to control measles infection across the country has started to have a positive impact. The number of measles cases has already decreased significantly in 30 upazilas of 18 districts identified as hotspots. The number of daily cases has dropped below double digits in most areas.

Wali Ullah witnessed Tarique Rahman's admission to DU, shares memories from four decades ago

Dhaka University was one of the most talked about centers of the country during the political unrest of the 1980s. A personal memoir of that period of movement, processions and political tension has been brought into the discussion again by Md. Shah Wali Ullah, a teacher at Hatia College in Noakhali.

Tarique Rahman's Doctorate Degree from DU - Claim 'Fake', Says FactWatch

The claim that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is being awarded a doctorate degree from Dhaka University, which has been circulating on social media, is baseless and a rumor, FactWatch has said.

ECNEC approves Tk 35,000 crore Padma Barrage project

The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) has approved the 'Padma Barrage' project at a cost of about Tk 35,000 crore. This important project was approved in a meeting held at the Secretariat on Wednesday under the chairmanship of Tarique Rahman.

It will take at least two years to turn the country's economy around: Information Minister

It will take at least two years to bring the country's fragile economy back to a self-sufficient state, Information Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan has said. He said this at the award ceremony of the month-long Islamic competition 'Alokit Mahe Ramadan' organized in the capital's Uttara area on Wednesday morning.

Hotline launched to stop extortion at livestock markets

Ahead of the holy Eid-ul-Azha, the government has taken special initiatives to stop extortion at livestock markets across the country. Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed said that a special hotline is being launched for this purpose. He urged people to report any information about extortion to 166113. He said this while talking to reporters after a law and order meeting on Tuesday.

High Court takes a tough stance on gender identification, orders creation of central database within 6 months

The High Court has given an important verdict to stop the unethical practice of determining and revealing the sex of unborn children. The court said that gender identification of unborn children increases discrimination against women, creates the risk of female infanticide and is against the fundamental rights recognized by the Constitution.

MPs' children should be made compulsory to attend local schools

BNP leader Rumin Farhana has proposed making it mandatory for MPs' children to be educated in local educational institutions and to seek treatment in their local hospitals.

Jamaat Ameer visits July revolution fighters undergoing treatment in Bangkok hospital

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer and opposition leader Dr. Shafiqur Rahman visited the hospital to visit the wounded fighters of the July Revolution undergoing treatment in Thailand. He inquired about the injured undergoing treatment at the Vejthani International Hospital in Bangkok on Saturday (May 9).

12 BCS officials to go to Pakistan for training

12 high-ranking officials of Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) are going to Pakistan to participate in a special training program. This executive development program will be held at the Civil Services Academy in Lahore from May 4 to May 11.

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