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Young innovators are Bangladesh's future: PM
Young innovators are Bangladesh's future: PM

Young innovators are Bangladesh's future: PM

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has said young innovators are the country's future and the government will always stand by their research, technology innovation and startup initiatives. He made the remarks on Sunday (August 2) while meeting the world champion team of 'MATE ROV International Underwater Robot Competition 2026' at the Prime Minister's Office in the Cabinet Division of the Bangladesh Secretariat.

Bangladesh's Saudi coalition joining is strategic, not anti-Iran: PM's Adviser
Bangladesh's Saudi coalition joining is strategic, not anti-Iran: PM's Adviser

Bangladesh's Saudi coalition joining is strategic, not anti-Iran: PM's Adviser

Bangladesh's decision to join the Saudi-led defence coalition is in no way aimed at Iran; rather, it is part of strengthening strategic ties with Saudi Arabia and cooperating to counter the Houthi threat, said Foreign Affairs Adviser Humayun Kabir.

Over 62 lakh NID corrections in 6.5 years, nearly 1.5 lakh applications pending
Over 62 lakh NID corrections in 6.5 years, nearly 1.5 lakh applications pending

Over 62 lakh NID corrections in 6.5 years, nearly 1.5 lakh applications pending

The Election Commission (EC) has made significant progress in processing applications for National Identity (NID) card corrections. While over 62 lakh applications have been settled in the last six and a half years, nearly 1.5 lakh applications are still awaiting final decisions, with the majority falling under the complex 'D' category.

No genetic change in measles virus, under-9-month-olds most at risk
No genetic change in measles virus, under-9-month-olds most at risk

No genetic change in measles virus, under-9-month-olds most at risk

Children under nine months of age, who have not yet reached the routine vaccination age, are the most affected in the ongoing measles outbreak. A preliminary study by researchers from icddr,b and Bangladesh Children's Hospital and Institute has found that the detection rate of measles is highest among this age group. The study also found no evidence of genetic changes in the measles virus circulating in the country.

All private Dakhil, Alim madrasa ad-hoc committees dissolved
All private Dakhil, Alim madrasa ad-hoc committees dissolved

All private Dakhil, Alim madrasa ad-hoc committees dissolved

The Bangladesh Madrasa Education Board has dissolved all existing ad-hoc committees of private Dakhil and Alim madrasas across the country. The board has also directed authorities to form new ad-hoc committees within 15 working days, following the revised regulations and obtaining necessary approvals.

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