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Purchase body approves import of LNG cargo, urea fertiliser

Dhaka, July 8 -- The government on Tuesday approved several procurement proposals including one for importing a cargo of LNG and another for procuring 30,000 metric tons of urea fertilizer. The appro... Read More


Flashflood likely in Feni as Muhuri river swells amid heavy rains: FFWC

Dhaka, July 8 -- The water level of the Muhuri River in Feni district may reach the danger level within the next 24 hours, raising the risk of temporary flashfloods in adjacent low-lying areas, accord... Read More


'Even I don't know election date yet': CEC

Dhaka, July 8 -- Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin on Tuesday said even he does not yet know the date of the upcoming general election. "How many more times do I have to speak about the ele... Read More


Results of SSC, equivalent exams to be published Thursday

Dhaka, July 8 -- The results of this year's Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations will be published on Thursday. The results will be published simultaneously at 2 pm on July ... Read More


Finance Adviser "more or less satisfied" over revenue collection

Dhaka, July 8 -- Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Tuesday said he is "more or less satisfied" with the revenue collection performance of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) for the fiscal year 2... Read More


Forex reserves fall to $29.53 billion after $2.19 billion ACU payment

Dhaka, July 8 -- Bangladesh Bank has paid over US$2.19 billion to the Asian Clearing Union (ACU) to settle import bills for the months of May and June, resulting in a drop in the country's foreign exc... Read More


Sri Lanka win toss and opt to bat first in decider, Taskin returns

Dhaka, July 8 -- Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bat first in the third ODI of the three-match series against Bangladesh on Tuesday in Pallekele. The three-match series stands level at 1-1, setti... Read More


Dhaka hopeful of win-win tariff deal with Washington: Shafiqul Alam

Dhaka, July 8 -- Bangladesh eyes a tariff deal with the United States which will be win-win for both the countries, Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam said on Tuesday following US President Donald Trump's ... Read More


'Dr Enayet Karim College' begins journey to spread education in Barishal

Barishal, July 8 -- A new educational institute named 'Dr Enayet Karim College' has officially opened its doors in Malikanda village under Wazirpur Upazila of Barishal, aiming to provide quality highe... Read More


Investing in strong, inclusive social protection systems vital ahead of LDC graduation: EU Ambassador Miller

Dhaka, July 8 -- Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to Bangladesh Michael Miller on Tuesday said investing in strong and inclusive social protection systems is vital to promoting prosperity, stabil... Read More