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Dhaka's economy driven by manufacturing sector with 56% share: DCCI

Dhaka, Oct. 25 -- The manufacturing sector dominates Dhaka district's economy, contributing 56 percent compared to the service sector's 44 percent, according to a new study by the Dhaka Chamber of Com... Read More


Stiglitz stresses free opinion, interference-free journalism

Dhaka, Oct. 25 -- Nobel Laureate in Economics Joseph E. Stiglitz has underscored the need for a clear work strategy, free opinion and freedom from unsolicited interference in journalism to uphold demo... Read More


bKash organizes workshops to prevent financial crimes

Dhaka, Oct. 25 -- bKash has recently organized four awareness workshops in Dhaka, Khulna, Bogura, and Cumilla for all its distributors to further strengthen its commitment in preventing financial crim... Read More


Sirajganj beggar 'Saleha Pagli' dies leaving behind 3 sacks of money

, Oct. 25 -- Saleha Begum, popularly known as "Saleha Pagli," a beggar from Sirajganj, passed away on Friday night while undergoing treatment at Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Medical College Hospital in Bogura... Read More


Speakers call for inclusive democracy for Bangladesh's political, economic stability

Dhaka, Oct. 25 -- Speakers at a discussion on Saturday laid emphasis on an 'inclusive democracy', hoping that the people of the country will experience a 'just and fair' process ensuring both politica... Read More


RSF identifies 314 accident-prone upazilas across Bangladesh, 139 as highly risky

Dhaka, Oct. 25 -- The Road Safety Foundation (RSF) has identified 314 accident-prone upazilas, each falling under its respective police station across Bangladesh, categorizing 139 as highly accident-p... Read More


Publishers seek subsidies, policy support to flourish knowledge-based society with long-term benefits

, Oct. 25 -- Publishers and books traders have urged the government to provide bank loan subsidies and policy assistance to help the book industry survive a severe crisis triggered by the massive incr... Read More


PR system demand part of plan to form a fragile government: Hafizuddin

Dhaka, Oct. 25 -- BNP senior leader Hafizuddin Ahmed on Saturday said the demand for proportional representation (PR) in the next national election is aimed at creating a weak government in the countr... Read More


Two Australian players molested in India during Women's World Cup

, Oct. 25 -- Two Australian cricketers were "approached and touched inappropriately" while in India for the Women's Cricket World Cup, Cricket Australia has confirmed. The incident took place on Thur... Read More


Chief of Women's Reform Commission calls for ombudsman to protect domestic workers' rights

Dhaka, Oct. 25 -- The chief of the Women's Reform Commission, Shirin Parvin Haque, has urged the government to appoint an independent ombudsman to ensure accountability and safeguard the rights of dom... Read More