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Sajjad Hossain

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March 12 first JS Session / BNP sets March 6–7 orientation for MPs, ministers

4 March 2026, 00:00 AM
During the programme, the prime minister is expected to stress the importance of implementing the party’s manifesto in a structured and measurable manner.
4 March 2026, 00:00 AM
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PM Tarique Rahman prioritises migrant safety, energy security

2 March 2026, 02:06 AM
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has instructed officials of ministries and departments concerned to remain alert and closely monitor developments in the Middle East.
2 March 2026, 02:06 AM
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BNP moves to unite grassroots ahead of local polls

28 February 2026, 01:49 AM
After forming the government, the ruling BNP has shifted its focus to reorganising and strengthening its party structure, placing particular emphasis on preparations for the local government elections.
28 February 2026, 01:49 AM
reserved women’s seat distribution for 13th parliament

Lobbying heats up for reserved seats

27 February 2026, 02:52 AM
Preparations have intensified within the ruling BNP and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami over nominations for the reserved women’s seats in the 13th national parliament as both parties step up internal consultations ahead of the final allocation.
27 February 2026, 02:52 AM
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Govt likely to appoint 61 zilla parishad admins

25 February 2026, 02:41 AM
The government is considering the appointment of administrators to the zilla parishads of 61 districts to oversee the activities of the local government bodies until elected representatives assume office.
25 February 2026, 02:41 AM
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Talks of contractual secretaries stir discontent in civil service

25 February 2026, 02:15 AM
A sense of disgruntlement has taken over the civil administration over discussions to appoint retired officers to top positions in key ministries through contracts.
25 February 2026, 02:15 AM
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Stay on message, avoid making stray remarks

24 February 2026, 02:58 AM
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday directed ministers and state ministers to refrain from making unwarranted remarks that could trigger controversy or undermine the government’s image.
24 February 2026, 02:58 AM
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13 secretaries removed in major admin shake-up

24 February 2026, 03:06 AM
A major shake-up has taken place in the top tier of the public administration.
24 February 2026, 03:06 AM
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Parents worried as schools reopen amid heat alert

As primary and secondary schools, along with colleges, reopen today, parents are expressing concerns about the scorching heat and its potential impact on their children’s health.
27 April 2024, 18:00 PM
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Just a slap on the wrist?

What is the punishment for involvement in the embezzlement of Tk 7.35 crore from the government coffer?
24 April 2024, 18:00 PM

BJMC racking up losses for payroll burden

The Bangladesh Jute Mills Corporation continues to be mired in losses due to the huge payroll burden of its 25 closed factories since 2020.
8 April 2024, 18:00 PM

Women protected by women

Women compartments in metro trains are safeguarded by female police officials to ensure a safe and comfortable commute in an otherwise unsafe city for women.
8 April 2024, 18:00 PM
Dhaka fire incident on Bailey road

Fire incidents keep rising

Amid poor enforcement of safety rules, the number of fire incidents has risen in the last four years.
15 March 2024, 18:00 PM
It was a bomb waiting to go off

It was a bomb waiting to go off

The Green Cozy Cottage Shopping Mall on the capital’s Bailey Road had all the catalysts needed to set off a blaze.
1 March 2024, 18:00 PM
Bailey Road Fire: PM deplores absence of fire exit

They live to tell

“Fire! Fire!”
1 March 2024, 18:00 PM
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Mother heaves sigh of relief

Nazma Begum heaved a sigh of relief last night when her son Omar Faruk, who had started a new job at Khana's restaurant just six days ago, was rescued from the roof of the building after a major fire broke out on Bailey Road in Dhaka
1 March 2024, 00:18 AM
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Love, loss and a cruel wait

One month…  30 long days have passed since the nation was shaken by the horrifying images of fire victims on Benapole Express on the night of January 5.
4 February 2024, 18:00 PM
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Carbofuran: a toxic tale

Responding to a UN call for a worldwide ban, carbofuran, a highly toxic pesticide, was banned by the government last year. However, due to a lack of monitoring and enforcement, the pesticide is still being sold openly across the country.
1 February 2024, 18:00 PM
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Bangabazar a shell of its old self this winter

Winter is here, but Bangabazar wears an unusual look.
27 January 2024, 18:00 PM
Bangabazar Sales Drop After Catastrophic Fire

Bangabazar a shell of its old self this winter

Traders struggle to bounce back from last April’s fire
27 January 2024, 09:35 AM
potato price hike in bangladesh

It's peak season for potato, but prices are still high. Here’s why

A supply disruption is causing the consumers to pay more for purchasing potatoes
15 January 2024, 15:40 PM
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Tanguar Haor: A paradise lost

The iconic Tanguar Haor, one of Bangladesh’s most important ecologically critical areas, is facing an uncertain future amid growing environmental threats.
12 January 2024, 18:00 PM
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Benapole Express Fire: Of unanswered calls and missing loved ones

Natasha Jesmin, a teacher of the Academia School in the capital’s Wari, boarded a Dhaka-bound train around 7:00pm on Friday after a visit to her home in Faridpur.
6 January 2024, 18:00 PM
Benapole Express train set on fire in Dhaka

‘I don't know if my sister is dead or alive’

Despair follows torching of Benapole Express
6 January 2024, 09:52 AM
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The struggling successors

Although the successors of two political parties are competing for the Munshiganj-1 constituency, their campaign has fallen short in gaining traction among the voters compared to their rivals from the Awami League and an independent candidate from within the AL.
27 December 2023, 18:00 PM
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On the campaign trail: Independent has edge over AL candidate

In Munshiganj town, the Awami League leader running for parliament as an independent seems to have more party leaders rallying behind him than the party nominee.
25 December 2023, 18:00 PM
BNP's mass contact

Oust-Govt Movement: Non-cooperation call after 27 years

The outcome that the BNP and its allies are hoping for is what the AL had achieved in 1996
20 December 2023, 18:00 PM
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‘King’s parties’ offices gather dust

A few months ago, much speculation surrounded the roles of “king’s parties” (allegedly created or sponsored by strong actors to further their cause) in the upcoming national polls.
20 December 2023, 18:00 PM

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