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Protect native fish species to secure Bangladesh’s aquatic future: Farida
06:10 PM, 20 Aug 2025 WednesdayIndigenous fish species must be systematically protected and revived across Bangladesh through the identification and conservation of natural water bodies, Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhtar has urged, calling for urgent policy action to safeguard the nation’s aquatic biodiversity and ensure long-term food and economic security.
EC allows expats to become voter with expired passports
05:47 PM, 20 Aug 2025 WednesdayThe Election Commission (EC) has kept the provision of the submission of either valid or expired Bangladeshi passports, or foreign passports, as part of the required documents for the voter registration of Bangladeshi expatriates...
India cuts duty on US cotton imports, following Bangladesh’s lead
05:37 PM, 20 Aug 2025 WednesdayIndia has moved to slash import duties on cotton from the United States, mirroring a similar concession previously granted by Bangladesh, in a bid to ease trade tensions and strengthen bilateral negotiations with Washington.
Committee recommends retrospective promotion for 78 deprived officials
05:23 PM, 20 Aug 2025 WednesdayA high-level committee tasked with reviewing the cases of government officials denied promotions before retirement has submitted its second and final report to Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus, recommending retrospective promotions for 78 long-overlooked officers.
Major reshuffle in admin: New DCs in all dists by Sept
05:08 PM, 20 Aug 2025 WednesdayThe government is set to appoint new deputy commissioners (DCs) in all districts ahead of the upcoming national elections to hold it in a credible manner...
BFIU chief defies forced leave order, attends office amid probe
05:05 PM, 20 Aug 2025 WednesdayIn a dramatic turn of events, Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) Director AFM Shahinul Islam reported to his office on Wednesday, openly defying a directive to go on mandatory leave as an investigation unfolds into a viral video allegedly showing him in a compromising situation.
Mohakhali slum fire under control
04:14 PM, 20 Aug 2025 WednesdayThe fire that broke out at densely populated Sattala slum in Dhaka’s Mohakhali has been brought under control...
Israel calls up 60,000 reservists ahead of Gaza City offensive
03:49 PM, 20 Aug 2025 WednesdayIsraeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has approved the military's plan to conquer Gaza City and authorised the call-up of around 60,000 reservists, his ministry confirmed on Wednesday...
Thorn in the throat: Defaulted loans increase by Tk 4 lakh crore in 5 years
03:33 PM, 20 Aug 2025 WednesdayDefaulted loans, known as non-performing loans (NPLs), have ballooned by more than Tk 4 lakh crore in just five years. Economists now warn that this unchecked surge threatens not only the financial system but the very stability of the wider economy.
Fire in Mohakhali slum, 7 firefighting units deployed
03:14 PM, 20 Aug 2025 WednesdayA major fire broke out on Wednesday in the densely populated Sattala slum in Mohakhali, Dhaka. Seven firefighting units from the Fire Service and Civil Defence have rushed to the scene and are working intensively to bring the blaze under control.
Iran to deploy new missiles if Israel attacks again
02:39 PM, 20 Aug 2025 WednesdayIran said Wednesday it was prepared for any new Israeli attack, announcing it has developed missiles with greater capabilities than those used during their recent 12-day war.
Yunus warns of critical rise in NCDs in Bangladesh
01:54 PM, 20 Aug 2025 WednesdayChief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus has warned that non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are on the rise globally, with the situation in Bangladesh being particularly critical due to socio-economic challenges, high population density, and limited geographical space.