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Inauguration of National Tree Planting Campaign and Tree Fair 2024 on World Environment Day
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said that the Awami League plants trees while the BNP destroys them. Our tree planting and nature conservation and development is a continuous process. She made these remarks at the inauguration ceremony of World Environment Day and Environment Fair 2024 and National Tree Planting Campaign and Tree Fair 2024 at the Bangabandhu International Conference Center on Wednesday.
Fares for Maitree, Mitali, and Bandhan Express to Increase by Up to 305 Taka
From June 15, the fares for Maitree, Mitali, and Bandhan Express trains will increase by a minimum of 70 Taka to a maximum of 305 Taka. Bangladesh Railway (BR) will raise the fares for these three trains operating between Bangladesh and India starting June 15 to adjust with the dollar exchange rate.
HSC-Alim Exam on June 30
A notification claiming that this year's HSC exam has been postponed by one month spread on social media last Friday. Identifying it as 'fake,' the Dhaka Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education advised students and parents not to be confused. This advice was given in an urgent notification from the board on Saturday.
Foreign Minister Calls for International Support to Tackle Climate Risks
Foreign Minister Dr. Hasan Mahmud has called for strong international support to tackle climate risks and develop small island countries. He made this fervent appeal on the second day of the United Nations-organized ‘Fourth Conference of Small Island Developing States’ held in St. John’s, the capital of the Caribbean island nation of Antigua and Barbuda, last Tuesday afternoon local time.
Water Price Increased by 10 Percent: Dhaka WASA
Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (WASA) has decided to increase the price of water by an additional 10 percent starting from July. Pursuant to Section 22 of the WASA Act 1996, in order to balance inflation, from July 1 of the current year, the price of water will be adjusted by 10 percent for residential and commercial connections. Yesterday, Wednesday, Dhaka WASA published a public notice.
Cyclone Remal 5,000 workers ready for tackling - Home Minister
Members of the law enforcement agencies are prepared for the cyclone 'Remal' competition. At a preparatory meeting for the cyclone 'Remal' competition held at the Secretariat conference room yesterday, Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan spoke about all these after the meeting.
Student Mental Health: The Rising Challenge
Think about this: Classes, homework, extracurriculars, and perhaps a part-time job are all competing for your attention. There is a lot of strain, and it might feel like the entire world is pressing down on you at times. Finding a student who never gets burned out, anxious about tests, or overwhelmed by deadlines is an extreme rarity. But what if you're not alone?
Budget Session Starts On June 5
The budget session of the 12th National Parliament will start on June 5. The Parliament Secretariat has announced that President Md. Sahabuddin has called for the third session of the 12th National Parliament in the Parliament House on Wednesday, June 5 at 5 PM. This will be the third session of the 12th National Parliament and the first budget session. He has called this session using the power given by Article 72(1) of the Constitution.
Dhaka Night Market 2024, The First of a Kind
On March 28, 2024, the dhaka crowd is getting ready for a night to remember as Bangladesh gears up for its inaugural grandiose Night Expo - Dhaka Nights Market 2024.
Holy Ramadan Begins Today
The decision was taken at a meeting of the National Moon Sighting Committee at the conference room of Islamic Foundation (IF) at Baitul Mukarram National Mosque last evening, The holy month of Ramadan of 1445 Hijri will begin in the country today (12 March) as the new moon has been sighted in the sky of Bangladesh last night (11 March).
Industries Minister Announces Special Drive to Control Standard, Prices of Goods During Ramadan
Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun on Sunday announced that Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) would carry out a special drive to control the prices and standard of goods during Ramadan.