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Rising prices of fish, meat, spices add to Eid shopping worries

Dhaka, March 16 -- ul-Fitr approaching, shoppers across the capital are feeling the pinch as prices of fish, meat and essential spices climb in markets, adding pressure to festive preparations. Trade... Read More


Bangladesh Bank eases shipping document rules to boost exports

Dhaka, March 16 -- In a move to streamline international trade, Bangladesh Bank on Monday announced a new facility allowing exporters to send shipping documents directly to foreign buyers for goods va... Read More


Sexagenarian killed in road accident in Uttara

Dhaka, March 16 -- year-old man was killed after being hit by an unidentified vehicle in the Azampur area of Uttara in the capital on Monday. The deceased was identified as Parosh Mia Bepari, son of ... Read More


Tamim Iqbal inspires young cricketers through Footsteps Initiative

Dhaka, March 16 -- In a heartwarming initiative to encourage emerging cricket talent, Footsteps brought together six promising young cricketers from academies in Narayanganj for a special experience w... Read More


Re-excavation to bring 1,500 bighas under cultivation in Sylhet: Commerce Minister

, March 16 -- Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir on Monday said the re-excavation of canals in Sylhet will help resolve irrigation shortages and waterlogging, bringing around 1,500 bighas of l... Read More


PM vows to work day and night to build Bangladesh, urges patience

Dinajpur, March 16 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday called for patience and cooperation from all sections of the people, saying the government will work tirelessly day and night to rebuild t... Read More


8 women killed as roof collapses at welfare payment centre in Pakistan

Dhaka, March 16 -- At least eight people were killed and more than 50 injured when the roof of a shop collapsed in a village in eastern Pakistan on Monday as women gathered to receive government welfa... Read More


BNP forms 'humane govt', pledges to safeguard human rights: Shama Obaed

, March 16 -- State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam on Monday reiterated the government's commitment to protecting human rights, saying the country witnessed repeated violations over th... Read More


Trade through Burimari land port to remain shut for 11 days from Tuesday

, March 16 -- Export and import activities through Burimari land port in Lalmonirhat will remain suspended for 11 days from March 17 (Tuesday) on the occasion of Shab-e-Qadr, Eid-ul-Fitr and Independe... Read More


Education reform needed to build merit-based Bangladesh: Mahdi Amin

Dhaka, March 16 -- Prime Minister's Adviser on Education, Overseas Employment and ICT Mahdi Amin on Monday stressed the need for major reforms in the country's education system to build a merit-based ... Read More