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February 23, 2025, 8:32 am

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$29m of US funds went to a Bangladesh firm: Trump 84 pc people want independent Local Govt Commission: survey CAB demands postponement of gas price hike hearing Zakat crucial to establish social justice: Commerce Adviser CEC wants to hold elections like Eid festival Alex’s book on Prof Yunus, Grameen Bank available in Ekushey Book Fair 70m primary, secondary textbooks yet to be printed Allegation of illegal activities in Arman Guest House in Sirajganj Fish production at risk for water pollution, filling up of water bodies: Adviser Farida 45th founding anniversary of Jatiyatabadi Tanti Dal observed in Sirajganj

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Arrest of Rozina is concerning: UN

Desk Report: United Nations has expressed concerns regarding the harassment and arrest of Prothom Alo’s senior reporter Rozina Islam. The global body has also said that they are looking at

Mad rush of Dhaka-returnees in ferry ghats posing high risk of virus spread

Mad rush of Dhaka-returnees in ferry ghats posing high risk of virus spread Staff Correspondent : Despite the risk of Covid-19 infection, many people are returning to Dhaka after spending

Low-quality bitumen behind poor durability of roads, highways

News Desk: Bangladesh’s road network gets damaged a lot sooner than the expected longevity period due to poor construction, especially the use of low-quality bitumen. Experts and sector insiders have

Bus service within district to resume May 6

Staff Correspondent: The government has decided to allow bus services to resume operations within the district from May 6. The transport authorities must maintain health guideline to operate services, said

Govt allows ply public transports for inter district from May 6

Staff Correspondent: Public transports have been allowed to ply between districts from May 6 “subject to conditions” complying with health hygiene rules, said Cabinet Secretary Khandaker Anwarul Islam. He told

‘Lockdown’ to be extended till May 16

Staff Correspondent: The ongoing nationwide lockdown or restrictions on public movement has been extended till May 16 in a bid to curb the spread of coronavirus infections in the country.