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CA seeks Canadian support to boost economic growth

TDS Desk: Recalling his long relationship with Canada including its top politicians and development agencies, interim government’s Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday said his government needs Canadian support

Banning Jamaat was AL’s political maneuvering: Law Adviser

TDS Desk: The Awami League government did not ban Jamaat from any principled stance, rather it used this issue for political maneuvering, said Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Asif

UK expert team likely to visit Bangladesh in Sept, can help with police reform: Sarah Cooke

TDS Desk: An expert team from the UK is likely to visit Bangladesh in September who can provide assistance in reforming the police, said Sarah Cooke, British high commissioner to

One cannot be PM for more than two terms; TIB recommends

TDS Desk: Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) Wednesday recommended that one person cannot serve as prime minister (PM) for more than two terms. Besides, in the country’s democratic practice, the same

Flood death toll jumps to 31, over 58 lakh people affected

TDS Desk: The death toll from the recent flood in 11 districts has risen to 31 with four more deaths in Cumilla, Noakhali and Feni district, according to the report

Govt to procure 90,000 MTs of fertilizer, 20,000 MTs of lentil

TDS Desk: The government today approved separate proposals for procuring some 90,000 metric tons (MTs) of fertilizer and 20,000 MTs of lentil to meet the growing demand of the country.