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Appeal for Help

It took 3 to 4 seconds or even less. The line between life and death was very thin. Finally, he dodged/escaped death, but his life was changed, for ever. For Omar Faruq, a young man in his late forties, life would never be the same again, ever. Deputy Director of SCI' HIV program Faruq met with ...

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Five poetry books of Dr Augustine Cruze published

The cover unveiling ceremony of five poetry books of Poet Dr Augustine Cruze was held at Abdul Karim Sahitya Bisharad Auditorim of Bangla Academy in the capital on Sunday. Four of the poetry books were written in English while another in Bengali. Poet Mohammad Nurul Huda was present at the colo...

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Coast Guard becomes powerful force

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal has said that since its inception, Bangladesh Coast Guard has been playing vital role in protecting the law and order in maritime boundaries, coastal areas, fisheries and forest resources. He called upon the members of the force to continue their work with patrio...

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BWDB gets new DG

Engineer AM Aminul Haque became the new Director General of Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB) on Thursday. Prior to joining the post of DG, he served as Additional Director General of (planning) of BWDB.  He received a BSc in Civil Engineering from BUET in 1983 and an MSc in Hydraulic a...

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Coast Guard to celebrate silver jubilee

The Bengali month ‘Falgun’ was welcomed on its first day, by Presidency University Cultural Club in a festive manner at the university campus on Thursday. The festival started in the morning with the national anthem. The daylong ‘Boshonto Mela’ and ‘Pitha Utshob&rs...

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Coast Guard to celebrate silver jubilee

Bangladesh Coast Guard (BCG) is going to celebrate of its 25th founding anniversary (silver jubilee) by its headquarters at Agargaon in the capital on 15th February, says a press release issued by BCG.Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal will inaugurate the programme as the chief guest.Senior secret...

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BCCCI urges to avoid anxiety on Coronavirus

In recent times, China has been affected by novel coronavirus badly. Meanwhile, more than 40,000 people have been affected by this virus and 900 died in China, says a press release issued by Bangladesh China Chamber of Commerce and Industries (BCCCI) on Wednesday. But the good news is Chinese g...

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37th and 39th BCS non-cadre result published

Bangladesh Public Service Commission (BPSC) has temporarily recommended the appointment of some 731 candidates of 37th and 39th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examinations for non-cadre posts. The information was revealed at a special meeting of BPSC, according to a BPSC press release on WednesdayA ...

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NUB’s Convocation held

The 5th Convocation of Northern University Bangladesh was held on February 9 at NUB permanent campus in Dhaka. Education Minister Dr. Dipu Moni presided over the ceremony on behalf of President & Chancellor Abdul Hamid. Ayman Sadiq, Founder-CEO, 10 Minute School and Hussain M Elius, CEO, Pathao ...

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Race for cancer awareness

Himu Paribahan, an organization of Humayun Ahmed’s fans, held a race on Friday marking the World Cancer Day for the fourth time.  The race started from TSC on DU campus and ended at the same place. The event was organised in collaboration with Sakara World Hospital. More than four hundred...

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Jatiya Kabita Utsab begins today

The 34th national poetry festival (Jatiya Kabita Utsab) begins today on the central library premises of the Dhaka University in the capital. Jatiya Kabita Parishad (JKP) is organizing the two-day festival with the theme of ‘Mujib is the poet of immortal poetry of my freedom’ (Mujib Amar ...

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‘Porichchonnotar Ongikar’ spreads across country

To build a healthy and beautiful country, ‘Bangladesh Scouts’ and ‘Dettol Harpic Porichchonno Bangladesh’ has been campaigning across the country. 2500 scout members have been working under the campaign across 25 significant points of Dhaka to spread the message of cleanlines...

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Drizzle likely across the country

Bangladesh Metorogical Department has  predicted that light rain or drizzle might occur in different parts of the country today (Thursday). The Met office made the prediction on Wednesday. “Light rain or drizzle is likely to occur at a few places over Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna, Barisha...

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Evercare, CDC expand to Bangladesh

Evercare and CDC Group on Saturday announced an agreement to acquire a controlling interest in STS Holdings Limited. The investment made through the Evercare Health Fund—included financing from CDC Group, the United Kingdom’s development finance institution, and support from The Rise Fun...

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Rakeen Tranquil Town begins its journey

Rakeen Tranquil Town, one of the largest condominiums in Bangladesh, began its journey on Saturday. It was inaugurated Kanchpur, near the capital city, through colourful programme.Rakeen Tranquil Town, the latest project of Rakeen Development Company (BD) Limited, is located Kanchpur Bridge area in ...

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Day temperature may rise

The temperature may rise slightly and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country today (Sunday).The Met office on Sunday predicted that weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country. Moderate to thick fog may occur at places over northwestern part ...

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Sangram’s media enlistment cancelled

The Department of Films and Publications (DFP) cancelled the media enlistment of the Daily Sangram on January 22, 2020. The DFP took the decision as the Dainik Sangram on December 12, 2019 published a report with the headline “Today is the 6th anniversary of martyrdom of martyr Abdul Quader Mo...

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7th anniversary of Asian TV celebrated

Asian Telecast Ltd, a private satellite channel, has celebrated its 7th anniversary in festivity. Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi MP, inaugurated the celebrating by cutting a cake at the office of Asian Telecast Ltd. at its office at Niketon in Gulshan area on Saturday. Home Minister Asaddujaman ...

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‘Govt vehicles also break traffic rules’

"Many drivers of government vehicles do not want to obey traffic rules. They are overwhelmed as they take pride on government's job. They run their vehicles carelessly," said Mohammad Munir Chowdhury, director of National Science and Technology Museum. He addressing a training on ...

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Dairy Farmers’ Association get-together held

The dairy farmers gathered from all around the country to attend “BDFA Milon Mela” at Savar, organized by Bangladesh Dairy Farmers’ Association (BDFA) on Saturday.  Around 1500 farmers attended the programme presided over by the president of the organization BDFA Mohammed Imra...