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Bangladesh opens applications for 112 zero-cost jobs in Malaysia
Bangladesh’s state-run overseas recruitment agency began accepting applications on Friday for 112 skilled male workers to be sent to Malaysia without any migration costs.
Prisons Department strengthens security thru seven-point action plan
The Department of Prisons has introduced a seven-point action plan to bolster security, promote discipline, strengthen accountability and improve staff management across prisons nationwide in Bangladesh.
Three Bangladeshis die in Mauritius workplace accident
Three Bangladeshi workers were crushed to death in northern Mauritius on Wednesday when a heavy crate of glass sheets toppled onto them as they unloaded a shipping container, local media reported.
Army member killed in gunfight with human traffickers, 3 arrested, 57 rescued
A soldier was killed in a gunfight during a joint forces operation against a human trafficking gang in Teknaf, Cox’s Bazar.
Would we issue Sheikh Hasina a passport to visit her in-laws: Foreign Affairs State Minister
Foreign Affairs State Minister Humayun Kabir has described the suggestion that former prime minister Sheikh Hasina could be issued a passport or travel pass as “ridiculous”. He said Hasina was a fugitive accused of terrorism and should be handed over to Bangladesh under the extradition arrangement rather than being allowed to return through normal travel procedures.
DCAB mourns death of member Tasnim Mishu’s mother
Diplomatic Correspondents Association, Bangladesh (DCAB), has expressed profound grief over the death of Mohsina Ahmed, mother of Tasnim Mohsin Mishu, a DCAB member and diplomatic correspondent for The Daily Star.
Bangladesh, China sign MoU to boost economic, infrastructure cooperation
Bangladesh and China today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on economic and infrastructure cooperation in presence of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in Mongla, Bagerhat, paving the way for expanded investment and economic ties in several sectors.
PM lays foundation stone of Tk 4,068 crore Mongla Port modernisation project
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today laid the foundation stone of a Tk 4,068 crore project to build two container jetties and develop related infrastructure at Mongla Port, aiming to expand its handling capacity and modernise the port services.
PM reaches Mongla to attend port development programmes
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman arrived in Mongla of Bagerhat this morning to attend two programmes at Mongla Port, including an MoU signing ceremony on investment and laying foundation stones for the construction of two container jetties.
PM leaves for Bagerhat, Khulna to attend day-long programmes
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman left Dhaka today for Bagerhat and Khulna to attend a series of programmes, including an MoU signing ceremony on investment, the laying of the foundation stone of two container jetties at Mongla Port and the inauguration of Notun Kuri Sports (Season-2).