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United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres congratulated Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and commended her leadership. Foreign Minister Dr. Hasan Mahmud met him on Sunday (21 January) afternoon on the sidelines of the Third South Summit in Kampala, Uganda. During the meeting, Secretary General also appreciated Bangladesh’s vital role in the call for reforming global financial architecture. He also praised Prime Minister for championing a number of UN-led global processes. On behalf of the government and people of Bangladesh, Foreign Minister Dr. Hasan Mahmud commended Secretary General for his bold and crucial role with regard to the War in Gaza.

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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday (21 January) asked the exporters to be more careful to bring back the money, which is used in export purpose, and maintain balance in import and export. “We need to urgently maintain balance in import and export. I will urge everyone to be more careful about that purpose,” she said. The prime minister said this while inaugurating the the month-long 28th edition of the Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF) at

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In an address today at the Awami League President’s office in Dhanmondi, Dhaka, General Secretary of the party and Road Transport and Bridges Minister, Obaidul Quader, dismissed the notion that the government is desperate for validation. “There’s no reason to believe that the elected government is in a desperate situation, waiting like a Chatok bird for someone’s recognition,” Quader declared.

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The partially launched liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in the Bay of Bengal brings optimism for resolving the gas crisis in Chattogram. Despite this development, concerns linger over the persistently low gas pressure in the hilly region along with some other parts of the country. Following repairs to the floating terminal, LNG supply has commenced as a sigh of relief. Although the initial gas supply rate reached about 300 million cubic feet on Saturday morning, it`s noteworthy that the terminal has the capacity to provide 500 million cubic feet.

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Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen has expressed commitment to elevating bilateral relations with Bangladesh`s new government to new heights. On Sunday (21 January) the Chinese ambassador after a courtesy meeting with Finance Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali at the finance ministry in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar. "The new finance minister`s diplomatic background and experience as a former foreign minister would

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The Election Commission (EC) on Sunday (21 January) said that the total number of voters in the country now stands at 12 crore, 17 lakh and 75,450, as per the latest draft update. EC’s Assistant Director Arshadul Huq said there are 6,20,90,137 male voters and 5,96,84,389 female voters in the updated voter list. According to the voter list act, the draft voter list is published on January 2 every year. However, the commission could not do so this year due to the recently held-12th parliamentary election

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The so-called mainstream media may continue to remain silent or parrot the propaganda of Iranian-backed Hamas centered on the October 7 raid. While in reality, it is a well-established fact that terror-patron Iran was behind the ‘Operation Al-Aqsa Flood’ where Hamas and other Palestinian Jihadist groups, including Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) and civilians in Gaza participated. It is also a proven fact that for years the ruler of Qatar, a Sunni nation, has provided hundreds of millions of dollars towards empowering Hamas,

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In a riveting clash at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Fortune Barishal secured a nail-biting victory over Rangpur Riders, winning by 5 wickets with just 5 balls to spare in the third match of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2024. Rangpur Riders, batting first, faced early setbacks as they posted a challenging yet precarious total of 134/9 in their allotted 20 overs. Shamim Hossain`s resilient 34 and contributions from other middle-order batsmen anchored their innings.

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`Lali gur,` a special molasses derived from sugarcane juice in Brahmanbaria district`s Bijoynagar, has been gaining nationwide fame for many years now. This delectable `lali` molasses has been a highlight in the agriculturally dependent Bijoynagar upazila for the past few years, primarily produced during the winter season. This seasonal treat is often enjoyed by food enthusiasts alongside winter cakes or with puffed rice. The local agricultural

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A fire that broke out on the top floor of a high rise building in Dhaka’s Topkhana Road earlier this morning is now under control. Rashid Bin-Khalid, duty officer of Fire Service and Civil Defence (FSCD) headquarters media cell, said the fire originated from the top floor of the 13-storey ‘Merherban Plaza’ on Topkhana Road around 7:33 am.

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Two tourists died when a jeep fell into a ditch in Bandarban`s Ruma upazila on Saturday (20 January) morning. Along with the deaths 11 more were also injured in the accident. The deceased are Feroza Begum, and Zainab Khatun. According to authorities, a jeep carrying them slid into a ditch near Darjiling Para on the Bagalek-Keokradong route around 11 am on Saturday. A group of 57 women traveled to Keokradong with an organization named "Narir Chokhe Bishwo Dekha".

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Despite an ample supply of rice during the full season, the wholesale markets in the capital have witnessed an increase in rice prices ranging from three to five taka per kilogram. This surge is even more pronounced in the retail market. All categories of rice, including coarse, medium, and fine varieties, have experienced price hikes

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Eti Shahina, a popular musician, has been navigating the world of music for a long time, honing her skills and developing herself in the field. In the music world of our country, there are some artists who immerse themselves in their craft and move forward without overthinking. Eti Shahina is one such dedicated artist. This talented musician is set to present a song with beautiful lyrics and a soulful melody, keeping the audience

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Indian External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on Saturday (20 January) said Bangladesh-India relations are growing from strength to strength. "Look forward to receiving him (Dr Hasan Mahmud) in Delhi soon," he said as he met his Bangladesh counterpart Dr Hasan Mahmud on the sidelines of the 19th NAM Summit.

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Due to a shortage of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the Moheshkhali terminal, power generation has also declined, resulting in nationwide load-shedding in many regions on Saturday (20 January). According to data from the Bangladesh Power Grid Company, the country saw up to 700MW of load-shedding as of the evening. The Ministry of Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources stated on Facebook that power generation was limited owing to an interruption in LNG supplies from the Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) in Moheshkhali.

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Two more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till Saturday (20 January) morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 13 this year. During the period, 18 more patients were hospitalised with viral fever, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Among them, six were hospitalised in Dhaka, while the rest were outside the capital.

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