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Dengue is taking a terrible shape across the country. The number of infected patients is increasing every day. Along with this, the death toll is also getting longer. Experts believe that dengue will take a more terrible form next month if effective steps are not taken to prevent the spread of Aedes mosquitoes. Dengue patients are being admitted to various hospitals in the capital every day with high fever and body aches. This is increasing the pressure of patients in various hospitals in the country including the capital. So far this year, 28,565 people have been admitted to hospitals due to dengue. Of these, 150 have died. Of these, 25 people have died in the last seven days (September 22-28). Doctors said that some new symptoms are appearing this time. Many have platelet…

After the record price in the country's market, the price of gold has been reduced slightly. To buy a 22-carat gold bar, you will have to pay 1 lakh 37 thousand 449 taka. In a notification on Saturday (September 28), Bajus announced the new price of gold. Earlier, in view of the increase in the price of acidic gold in the local market, the price of gold was increased in two phases last Tuesday and Wednesday (September 24-25). Last Saturday, Bajus announced the new price after the price of acidic gold decreased. This price will be effective from Sunday (September 29). According to the new price, the price of 22-carat gold (11.664 grams) will be 1 lakh 37 thousand 449 taka. In addition, the price of 21-carat gold…

There are allegations of extortion or illegal benefits being obtained by changing the names of advisors. If anyone does this, they will be handed over to the police, said Advisor on Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Dr. Asif Nazrul. He said this while going live on his Facebook page at 11 am on Saturday (September 28). Asif Nazrul said, "Before and after I came to the government, many people requested to take pictures with me. Now I am hearing that some are showing these pictures and are obtaining illegal benefits. They are also trying to extort money by saying various things. I strongly protest against this. The advisor said that those who are doing or trying to do such activities will be handed over to the police, and said, "Under no circumstances will my…

India has lifted the ban on rice exports after 14 months. In addition, the export duty on rice has been reduced to 10 percent. As a result, exporters will be able to export all types of rice except basmati. This information was given in a statement issued by the central government on Friday. The order will come into effect immediately, according to a report by Indian media NDTV. Earlier, in July 2023, the Indian government had imposed a ban on rice exports to ensure rice supply within the country and keep prices under control. However, this time, exporters have welcomed the decision to lift the ban on rice exports. They have called this step a 'game changer'. Rice…

Principal Advisor to the Interim Government, Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus, has left New York for Dhaka after attending the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly and other high-level bilateral meetings and events. The Principal Advisor's Press Secretary, Shafiqul Alam, said that a commercial Qatar Airways flight carrying the Principal Advisor and his entourage left New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport for Dhaka at 9:30 pm local time on Friday (September 27). The flight is expected to land at Dhaka's Shahjalal International Airport at 2:15 am Bangladesh time on September 29. Shafiqul Alam said that this was the most successful visit by a head of government of Bangladesh to attend the UN General Assembly session.…

Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus, the chief advisor to the interim government, delivered a speech in Bengali at the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly. He began his speech at the General Assembly Hall of the United Nations Headquarters at 11:24 am on Friday (September 27), local time in New York. The full text of the nearly 38-minute long speech is as follows: Honorable President, Good morning. First of all, I would like to congratulate you on being elected as the President of the United Nations General Assembly. I assure you that the Bangladesh delegation will provide you with full cooperation in carrying out your duties. I also sincerely appreciate Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' strong commitment and successful leadership in upholding the mandate of the United Nations and resolving global crises. 'Summit of the Future'…

The Chief Advisor to the Interim Government, Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus, will address the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly today in Bengali. He will deliver the speech at the General Assembly Hall of the United Nations Headquarters at 10 am local time in New York. In his speech, he will highlight the context in which he assumed the responsibility of the Chief Advisor to the Interim Government and the initiatives he has taken in state reform. In addition, he will seek the cooperation and assistance of the world in immediately ending the genocide in Palestine and the Russia-Ukraine war and resolving the Rohingya crisis. In addition, climate change, the government's inclusive economic development and other global-regional issues will also be raised in his speech. At the same time, he will discuss the support of the world in forming a new Bangladesh after the student-people's revolution, the existing state structure and…

Sheikh Hasina should be brought back to the country and put on trial, said Dr. Muhammad Yunus, the chief advisor to the interim government. He said this in response to a question from journalists at an event in New York, USA on Wednesday (September 25). Dr. Yunus is currently in the United States to attend the United Nations General Assembly session. The chief advisor to the interim government said he does not have a deadline for when elections will be held in Bangladesh. The several commissions that have been formed are expected to make reform recommendations in the coming months. Then a date will be set for the elections. In response to a question on whether Sheikh Hasina will be brought back to the country from India or not, Dr. Yunus said, 'Why will it be…

The election date will be announced once a consensus is reached on the country's reforms and the voter list is ready, said Chief Advisor Dr. Muhammad Yunus. The Chief Advisor made this known during a meeting with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on the sidelines of the annual session of the United Nations General Assembly at the United Nations Headquarters on Tuesday. He said that the autocratic government has fallen through the student-people's uprising. Present-day Bangladesh is a new country. After the formation of the new government, six commissions have been formed to recommend important reforms in elections, civil administration, police, judiciary, anti-corruption and the constitution. Stating that the government will discuss the recommendations of the commissions with political parties, Dr. Yunus said that if a consensus is reached on the reforms...

US President Joe Biden held a bilateral meeting with the Interim Government's Chief Advisor, Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus. They held the meeting on the sidelines of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Tuesday (September 24) morning local time in New York. The bilateral meeting also raised the issue of the courageous role of students against all forms of oppression during the previous government's tenure. US President Joe Biden commented on the sacrifice of the students at the time. According to a post on the verified Facebook page of the Office of the Chief Advisor, in the meeting, Professor Yunus told Joe Biden about the courageous role of students against all forms of oppression during the previous government's tenure and their important contribution to the reconstruction of Bangladesh. Professor Yunus emphasized that in the reconstruction of the country...