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World Bank VP Lauds Bangladesh For Progress in Poverty Reduction

  Bangladesh is recognized globally for making remarkable progress in reducing poverty and advancing human development, said Annette Dixon, World Bank vice-president for the South Asia region.

Barry University Honoured Saima Hossain with 'Distinguished Alumni Award-2015'

  Chairperson of the National Advisory Committee on Autism in Bangladesh Saima Wazed Hossain has been honoured with Distinguished Alumni Award 2015 by Barry University in Miami, Florida, USA.

425 Megawatt Electricity To Be Added To National Grid For Irrigation Sector

  The government is going to supply additional electricity to the irrigation sector across the country as 425 megawatt (MW) of power will be added in the national grid in March.

World-Class Burn Institute To Be Set Up: PM

  An international standard burn and plastic surgery institute would be set up in the country to provide better services to the burn patients, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today announced.

PM Hands Over Cheques To Vehicle Owners Affected In Hartal, Blockade

  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today handed over cheques for financial assistance to the bus, truck and other vehicle owners who were affected in the ongoing hartals and blockades enforced by BNP-led 20-party alliance.