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Govt plans to introduce electric, high-speed trains: PM
Dhaka, Jul 17 (UNB) - Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said the government has a plan to introduce electric and high-speed trains in the country to make the railway services better and faster.
Anti-mosquito drive from July 25: LGRD Minister
Dhaka, July 17 (UNB) - Local Government and Rural Development (LGRD) Minister Md Tajul Islam on Wednesday said the Deputy Commissioners have been asked to take effective measures to prevent the spread of dengue.
Armed forces ready to help: Army Chief
Dhaka, July 17 (UNB) – Bangladesh Army chief General Aziz Ahmed on Wednesday said the armed forces are ready to help if the flood situation worsens.
73.93 pc pass HSC, equivalent examinations
Dhaka, July 17 (UNB) – The results of this year’s Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and its equivalent examinations were published on Wednesday, showing a pass percentage of 73.93.
44 illegal establishments evicted along Buriganga River
Keraniganj, Jul 16 (UNB) - The Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) on Tuesday removed 44 illegal establishments, including a seven-storey building in Hasnabad and Postogola Bridge area to free the Buriganga River from encroachment.
Imran sets sights on unscrupulous brokers sending people abroad illegally
Dhaka, July 16 (UNB) – Newly-installed Minister for Expatriate Welfare and Overseas Employment Imran Ahmed on Tuesday said assistance sought for arresting brokers involved in sending people abroad illegally.
Pakistan extends condolences over Ershad’s death
Dhaka, Jul 16 (UNB) – Pakistan extended its condolences at the demise of deposed military dictator and Jatiya Party chairman Hussain Muhammad Ershad.
Quader’s health condition improves
Dhaka, July 16 (UNB) – The health of Transport Minister Obaidul Quader improved further after his bypass surgery in March, doctors at Singapore’s Mount Elizabeth Hospital said on Tuesday.
Work to retain the glory of PGR: President
Dhaka, Jul 16 (UNB) - President Abdul Hamid on Tuesday emphasised the need for strengthening the President Guard Regiment (PGR) and said efforts to turn it into a well-integrated one will continue.
Exports to India will increase: FBCCI President
Dhaka, 16 July (UNB)- Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) President Sheikh F Fahim said exports of Bangladeshi goods to India will be increased.