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Dengue toll rises: Five dead, 953 hospitalised in 24 hours

Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- The dengue crisis in Bangladesh continues to deteriorate as five more patients died and 953 were admitted to hospitals across the country in the 24 hours leading up to Sunday morning... Read More


Committed to ensuring impartial duty during national election: Public Admin Secy

Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- Newly appointed Public Administration Senior Secretary Md Ehsanul Haque has pledged to ensure that field administration officers carry out their duties fairly in the upcoming nationa... Read More


Tripartite agreement signed to promote mental health awareness among university students

, Oct. 12 -- A tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on Thursday among Junior Chamber International (JCI) Dhaka United, Moshal Mental Health, and the Private University Students Alli... Read More


Shamadhan, SSL partner to launch online payment services

, Oct. 12 -- Shamadhan Services Limited, a subsidiary of Grameen Telecom and Grameen Telecom Trust, has signed an agreement with Software Shop Limited (SSL) to introduce online payment facilities for ... Read More


7 workers burnt in Narsingdi factory fire

, Oct. 12 -- Seven workers of a lead making factory sustained burns when a fire broke out at the factory in Panchdona area of Sadar upazila in Narsingdi district on Sunday. Quoting witnesses, Mohamma... Read More


8 'members of human trafficking gang' held in Savar

Savar, Oct. 12 -- Police in a drive arrested eight suspected members of a human trafficking gang from a hotel in Ashulia of Savar on Sunday morning. The arrestees were identified as Maniruzzaman, man... Read More


EU launches climate and energy initiative in Bangladesh

, Oct. 12 -- The European Union (EU) has launched the expanded Team Europe Initiative on Climate and Energy in Bangladesh, aiming to strengthen climate mitigation-especially in the energy sector-and c... Read More


DESCO suffers Tk630 crore losses over 2 ears; investors denied dividends

, Oct. 12 -- The Dhaka Electric Supply Company (DESCO), a state-owned power distribution entity, has reported losses for three consecutive years despite multiple electricity price hikes. According to... Read More


What should I do with safe exit alone? Home Adviser

, Oct. 12 -- In response to a statement that advisers are seeking a 'safe exit', Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Jahangir Alam on Sunday said he has no reason to do so. "My sons and daughters are ... Read More


Arguments begin in crimes against humanity case against Hasina, Kamal

, Oct. 12 -- Arguments have started in a case over the Crimes Against Humanity against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal and another accused. The hearin... Read More