Evening Brief

Food minister: Govt plans to provide 10kg rice to 10mn families each during Ramadan

Food Minister Sadhan Chandra Majumder on Thursday said the government is planning to provide over 10 million families with 10kg rice under Vulnerable Group Feeding (VGF) program in the upcoming Ramadan.

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Dipu Moni: Five-day classes in new curriculum

Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni on Thursday said according to the new curriculum approved by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, there will be five days of classes in classrooms.

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Awami League assures inclusive election to EU diplomats

The ruling Awami League said they are adamant to hold inclusive elections in accordance with the constitution in a meeting with the diplomats of the European Union (EU) on Thursday.

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Remittance inflow increase brings hope of an end to the dollar crisis

Bangladesh's export earnings have increased more than at any time in the previous year along with an increase in remittances.

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4.3 magnitude earthquake jolts Sylhet

A mild earthquake jolted parts of Sylhet region on Thursday morning.

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Environment minister: Govt to cut single-use plastic by 90% by 2026

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Md Shahab Uddin on Thursday said following the Sustainable Plastic Management Action Plan, the government has taken initiatives to cut single-use of plastic by 90% by 2026.  

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