US proud to partner with Bangladesh : Blinken on Independence Day

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has walked to Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to exchange pleasantries at a dinner hosted by current Chair of the BRICS and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.

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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina reached Johannesburg on Tuesday evening to attend the 15th BRICS Summit. The premier is joining the summit at the invitation of South African President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa.

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Eight more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till Tuesday morning, raising the fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 493 this year.

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The High Court (HC) today (August 22) will hold a hearing on a rule issued regarding banning the publication and broadcasting of BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman's speech in media.

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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is leaving Dhaka for Johannesburg, South Africa, this morning to attend the 15th BRICS Summit to be held on August 22-24 at the invitation of South African President and current chair of the BRICS Cyril Ramaphosa. "The prime minister will leave Dhaka for Johannesburg, South Africa on August 22 to attend the BRICS Summit," Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen told a news briefing at his ministry here on Sunday.

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Erosion by the Teesta River has taken a serious turn in Kurigram district with the recession of floodwater, displacing many families and devouring vast tracts of cropland.

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The court has sentenced Regent Hospital chairman Mohammad Shaheed Karim to three years in prison in a case filed with the Anti-Corruption Commissioner (ACC) on charges of acquiring illegal assets.

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The 19th anniversary of the gruesome grenade attack on an Awami League (AL) anti-terrorism rally in the capital will be observed today (August 21) with heavy hearts. On this day in 2004 during the BNP-Jamaat coalition government, this unprecedented grenade attack was carried out on a peaceful anti-terror rally of the Awami League on Bangabandhu Avenue in the capital. The party leaders and activists formed a human shield to protect the then opposition leader and incumbent Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

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Describing the Indian government as "very mature", Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen today said if New Delhi does something for India, regional peace, and stability, this will certainly be beneficial for the region.

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The 19th anniversary of the gruesome grenade attack on an anti-terrorism rally of then opposition party Awami League in the capital on August 21 in 2004 will be observed tomorrow paying tributes to martyrs.

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A Dhaka court today set September 13 for hearing on charge framing of 11 cases, including a sedition case, filed against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia.

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Jatiya Party Chief Patron and Leader of the Opposition in Parliament Raushan Ershad today paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her official Ganabhaban residence.

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Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Saturday said BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has killed Khaleda Zia several times before her death.

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Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) will march in the capital demanding release and advance treatment of party chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia, reports our correspondent.

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With an air quality index (AQI) score of 94 at 9:16am, Dhaka ranked 14th on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality.

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The BRICS group is not being expanded in the Johannesburg summit due to differences of views among the members of the club.  The summit is scheduled to take place on 22-24 August.

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Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today urged BNP to join the next general elections, shunning its demand of restoring the caretaker government system before the polls.

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Primary and Mass Education Secretary Farid Ahmed said textbooks for the next academic year will reach upazila level by November as they are committed to delivering books to all children on the first day of the new year.

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Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Md Shahab Uddin today urged all to work together to prevent plastic pollution aiming to build a ‘Smart Bangladesh.' The government is implementing 'Multisectoral Action Plan for Sustainable Plastic Management in Bangladesh' to control plastic pollution, while public awareness campaign continues apart from taking action against illegal polythene shopping bag manufacture, transport, sale and hoarders, he said. 

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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said Universal Pension Scheme will ensure better and improved life of everyone by bringing country's people aged above 18 under its coverage.

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Election Commission's NID server is down from this morning due to maintenance work, NID wing's System Manager Mohammad Ashraf Hussain said today.

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Anti-liberation forces under the leadership of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) are still plotting against the country, Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader said today.

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The nation is observing the National Mourning Day and 48th martyrdom anniversary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on Tuesday (15 August) with due respect and solemnity.

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At least 18 dengue patients died and 2,480 were admitted to different hospitals in the country during the last 24 hours till 8:00 am on Monday (August 14).

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The United Kingdom (UK) on Monday showed interest to enhance bilateral trade and investment with Bangladesh as its High Commissioner Sarah Cooke paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her official Ganabhaban residence.

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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today urged all particularly the Alem-ulamas (Islamic scholars) to help the government stamp out militancy and terrorism from the country. "We want Islamic scholars' cooperation to prevent superstition, militancy and terrorism. I urge all to be vigilant that our children can't take wrong direction," she said while distributing awards among five national level winners of the Jatiya Hifzul Quran Competition-2023. 

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Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen on Sunday told the visiting US congressmen Ed Case and Richard McCormick that there is no scope for reaching any consensus with the BNP as the party wants the government to step down.

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Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today said the country is progressing fast in every sector as democracy exists in the country.

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BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday expressed concern over the worsening physical condition of their party chairperson Khaleda Zia as doctors again advised her to be sent abroad immediately for treatment at an advanced centre.

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Dhaka's air quality was marked as 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' on Saturday morning.

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