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BNP backs reform efforts, says Salahuddin

Staff Correspondent: BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed on Sunday said his party is extending sincere cooperation to the reform initiatives undertaken by the interim government. “We are cooperating with

143kg gold seized in seven months

Staff Correspondent: At least 143kg of smuggled gold, worth over Tk196 crore, has been seized in the country over the last seven months, as gold smuggling continues both through airports

Indian media reports on US travel advisory for Bangladesh misleading: CA press wing

Staff Correspondent: The reports of certain Indian media over the US State Department’s travel advisory for Bangladesh are misleading, Chief Adviser’s Press Wing said. It said certain Indian media outlets

CA urges UN to hire more Bangladeshi women peacekeepers

TDS Desk: Reaffirming Bangladesh’s unwavering commitment to international peacekeeping and security efforts, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Sunday urged the United Nations to hire more women peacekeepers from Bangladesh.

Can Teesta mega project be done without help from India?, wonders Planning Adviser

TDS Desk: Planning Adviser Dr Wahiduddin Mahmud on Sunday said he is confused whether Teesta water mega plan would be a good project without any help from India. “The water

Construction of Elenga-Rangpur 4-lane, Hatikumrul Interchange faces delay

Uncertainty looms over completion by deadline Special Correspondent: Uncertainty looms over the completion of 190km Elenga-Rangpur four-lane as well as Hatikumrul Interchange construction by the deadline due to snail’s pace