Morning Brief

Bangladesh strengthens efforts in maternal, adolescent nutrition

The government of Bangladesh reaffirmed its commitment to improving maternal and adolescent nutrition at a national conference held on Tuesday.

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Health and Family Welfare Minister Zahid Maleque addresses a national conference on maternal and adolescent nutrition at Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel in Dhaka on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. Photo: Courtesy

DMP Chief: ADC Sanjida should not have given statement without permission

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Khandker Golam Faruq expressed his disapproval of Additional Deputy Commissioner Sanjida Afrin's decision to address the media without proper authorization.

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File image of DMP Commissioner Khandker Golam Faruq. Photo: Collected

Bill passed barring individuals from owning more than 60 bighas of land

The Land Reforms Bill 2023 was passed in parliament with provisions for barring anyone from owning more than 60 bighas of land.

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File image of parliament. Photo: Dhaka Tribune

Hanif: Every political party preparing for next election - some openly, some secretly

Mahbubul Alam Hanif has been serving as joint general secretary of the Awami League since 2009. Previously, he served as special assistant to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from 2009 to 2013. Then he received the party nomination and was elected from the Kushtia-3 constituency for two consecutive terms. Recently, in an interview with Dhaka Tribune Chief Reporter Ali Asif Shawon, the veteran leader provided some insights into the plans of the ruling party ahead of the next parliamentary election.

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Awami League Joint Secretary General Md Mahbubul Alam Hanif is pictured during an interview with Dhaka Tribune. Photo: Mehedi Hasan/Dhaka Tribune

BNP adopts three-tier candidate selection strategy amidst mounting legal pressure

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has devised a three-tier candidate selection strategy ahead of the national parliamentary elections amidst concerns of legal battles and imprisonment faced by top leaders.

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File image of BNP flag. Photo: Dhaka Tribune

Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Jawan’ second highest earner worldwide

Shah Rukh Khan's “Jawan” became the second highest grossing film in the world after “The Nun II”, earning $62.7 million.

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