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Use of PM’s image on festoons, banners and billboards at govt event banned

Staff Reporter: The government has banned the use of the prime minister’s photograph on banners, festoons and billboards used to promote any government event. It has also directed that the

1,031 new cases reported: 7 more children die from measles symptoms

TDS Desk: Seven more children have died with suspected measles symptoms across Bangladesh in the past 24 hours, while 1,031 new cases of confirmed and suspected measles were reported during

Bangladesh’s forex reserves cross $33b

Economic Reporter: Bangladesh’s gross foreign exchange reserves have crossed the $33 billion mark, according to the Bangladesh Bank. Confirming the matter to the media, central bank spokesperson Arief Hossain Khan

Cabinet committee formed to update 2006 visa policy

The move is aimed at making foreign nationals’ cross-boundary movement easier, thereby attracting foreign investment, skilled professionals, tourists while also promoting bilateral trade TDS Desk: The government on Thursday formed

Teachers involvement in politics affects classroom teaching: Milon

Staff Reporter: Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon on Thursday said there should be a regulation to prevent non-government teachers from contesting local government elections, warning that their involvement in

Exports slip 0.58% to $48b in FY26 despite June rebound

The country earned $4.20 billion from merchandise exports in June, the final month of the fiscal year, up nearly 26% from the same month last year. Highlights Exports dip 0.58%