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BGMEA seeks extended central bank support to tackle apparel sector crisis

, April 23 -- Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has urged Bangladesh Bank to strengthen policy support and extend key deadlines to help the readymade garment (RMG) sec... Read More


Ultra-processed foods driving surge in NCDs in Bangladesh, experts urge urgent action

, April 23 -- Speakers at a workshop on Wednesday called for urgent action to tackle the rising burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Bangladesh, linking the surge to excessive consumption of ... Read More


PM orders steps to promote reading habit among students

, April 23 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday directed the authorities concerned to take steps to promote a reading habit among students across the country. He gave the directive at a meeti... Read More


PRI flags global shocks, slowing growth and fiscal stress at macroeconomic dialogue

Dhaka, April 23 -- The Policy Research Institute of Bangladesh (PRI) on Thursday warned that Bangladesh's macroeconomic outlook is facing mounting pressure from global shocks, slowing growth, elevated... Read More


Theft at Super Specialized Hospital; 3 held, stolen materials recovered

Dhaka, April 23 -- Police have arrested three suspects and recovered stolen construction materials in connection with a theft at Super Specialized Hospital of Bangladesh Medical University at Shahbagh... Read More


BNP factional clash leaves one dead in Jhenaidah

Jhenaidah, April 23 -- A BNP activist was killed and 15 others were injured in a clash between two factions of the party over establishing supremacy at Madhabpur village in Shailkupa upazila of Jhenai... Read More


Severe heat wave grips Rajshahi; mild to moderate in Dhaka, other places

, April 23 -- A severe heat wave is sweeping parts of Rajshahi while mild to moderate conditions is being felt in Dhaka and other parts of the country, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) s... Read More


Bangladesh to join global leaders at UK's Education World Forum in May

, April 23 -- A Bangladesh delegation will participate in the upcoming Education World Forum (EWF) 2026, world's largest gathering of education and skills ministers, which will be held in London on Ma... Read More


Bangladesh sends emergency medical aid to Iran

Dhaka, April 23 -- Bangladesh Red Crescent Society on Thursday provided emergency medical supplies to Iran as part of humanitarian support for people affected by the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.... Read More


Bus fare raised by 11 paisa per km

Dhaka, April 23 -- The government has raised bus fares by Tk 11 paisa per kilometre, in the wake of the recent hike in fuel prices. Road Transport and Bridges Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam made the ann... Read More