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Govt working on Tk 100-crore fund to revive jute bags: Adviser Bashir

Dhaka, Oct. 15 -- The government is working on a Tk 100-crore fund through the Jute Diversification Promotion Centre (JDPC) to revive the use of jute bags and bring about a cultural shift towards jute... Read More


Cutting agriculture methane hinges on applying scientific insights: Speakers

, Oct. 15 -- Reducing methane emissions from agriculture will depend on how effectively scientific insights are translated into everyday farming practice, supported by strong institutions, clear guida... Read More


Maarya Rehman made Deputy Director of British Council in BD

, Oct. 15 -- Maarya Rehman has been made the Deputy Director in Bangladesh for the British Council in Bangladesh, marking a new chapter in its mission to support peace and prosperity by building educa... Read More


CUCSU election: Counting underway, results on Thursday

, Oct. 15 -- awaited Chittagong University Central Students' Union (CUCSU) election began on Wednesday afternoon after voting ended amid a peaceful environment. Official results are expected to be an... Read More


Bus-truck collision leaves 3 dead in Tangail

, Oct. 15 -- Three people were killed and 12 others injured in a head-on-collision between a bus and truck on Dhaka-Tangail highway at Baoi-khola in Basail upazila of Tangail district on Wednesday. T... Read More


World facing rising tide of acute hunger: WFP

, Oct. 15 -- The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) on Wednesday warned that six of its most critical humanitarian operations are facing severe pipeline breaks by year end, putting more lives a... Read More


Disruption in democracy could bring a 'dark horse': Warns Rizvi

, Oct. 15 -- BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Wednesday warned that any disruption in the democratic process could lead to the 'entry of a dark horse', creating more uncertainty... Read More


4 more die of dengue; 758 hospitalised

, Oct. 15 -- Four more deaths from dengue were reported in the 24 hours till Wednesday morning, raising the total number of deaths from the mosquito-borne disease to 242 this year. During this period... Read More


Dhaka stocks tumble as DSEX plunges 80 points

Dhaka, Oct. 15 -- The stock market took a major hit on Wednesday as the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) extended its losing streak, with its key index DSEX slumping by 80 points amid a broad-based sell-off... Read More


Prof Yunus to meet political parties ahead of July Charter signing

, Oct. 15 -- Chief Adviser and head of the National Consensus Commission will hold a meeting with political parties at the Foreign Service Academy this (Wednesday) evening as the signing ceremony of t... Read More