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February 25 declared as ‘National Martyred Soldiers’ Day’

Staff Correspondent: The government has declared February 25 as ‘National Martyred Soldiers’ Day’. It was declared in a circular from the government’s Cabinet Division on Sunday. Deputy secretary Tania Afroz

Hasina ordered ‘no treatment’, ‘no release’ at hospital: Tajul

Staff Correspondent: The chief prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) Muhammad Tajul Islam on Sunday said then prime minister Sheikh Hasina, during her visit to a hospital in late

Proposed renewable energy policy protected fossil fuel business interests: Experts

TDS Desk: The proposed draft Renewable Energy Policy 2025’s limited targets will not ensure the country’s energy security. Instead, it will increase dependence on fossil fuels and allow businesses to

Bagerhat gorwers won’t sell Aman to govt

Bagerhat Correspondent: Despite a good yield of Aman paddy in Bagerhat’s saline-prone lands this season, government warehouses remain empty as farmers prefer private sales due to higher market prices, officials

Zia Charitable Trust case: ACC, prosecution move Appellate Division challenging Khaleda’s acquittal

Staff Correspondent: The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) and the prosecution have filed an appeal at the Appellate Division challenging a High Court verdict that acquitted BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, scrapping her

Bagerhat’s artisans keep tradition alive with handmade ‘talpakha’

Bagerhat Correspondent: Even in the digital age, the traditional ‘talpakha’ (handmade fan crafted from palm leaves) remains a staple in homes across Bangladesh, offering a natural respite from the summer