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PM reaches Matarbari to inspect deep-sea port, development projects

Cox's Bazar, Aug. 9 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman reached Matarbari in Maheshkhali of Cox's Bazar by helicopter on Sunday morning to inspect the Matarbari deep-sea port and several other developmen... Read More


Scientists uncover dodo bird's hidden sensory abilities

Dhaka, Aug. 9 -- New research into the extinct dodo bird has revealed previously unknown clues about its sensory abilities, suggesting that the species may have had a stronger sense of smell, greater ... Read More


DU female students issue 48-hour ultimatum to lift 'evening curfew'

Dhaka, Aug. 9 -- Female students of Dhaka University have issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the university's vice chancellor to lift the 'evening curfew' imposed on them, as DU female students are not all... Read More


Jamaat chief urges party to pick ethical, trustworthy candidates for local polls

Dhaka, Aug. 9 -- e-Islami Ameer and Leader of the Opposition in Parliament Dr Shafiqur Rahman has called for careful consideration of a candidate's halal livelihood, family background and social stand... Read More


Two held with fake Indian currency, note-making equipment in Chapainawabganj

Dhaka, Aug. 9 -- The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has arrested two individuals along with counterfeit Indian currency and note-making equipment in Chapainawabganj. The arrestees were identified as To... Read More


Bangladesh's PMI jumps 4.9 points to 57.8 in July, signals boost in business confidence

Dhaka, Aug. 9 -- Bangladesh's economy expanded at its fastest pace in months in July, with the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) climbing 4.9 points from June to reach 57.8, driven by a sharp rebound i... Read More


BERC adjusts jet fuel prices; 23% hike for domestic flights

Dhaka, Aug. 9 -- The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has adjusted the price of Jet A-1 aviation fuel for domestic flights, fixing the new price at Tk 159.52 per litre from Tk 130.99 - a... Read More


Amaal Mallik reveals how Arijit Singh returned to playback singing for Awarapan 2

Dhaka, Aug. 9 -- Music fans in India and around the world had recently assumed that Arijit Singh had stepped away from playback singing and was unlikely to return anytime soon. But his involvement in ... Read More


International firms assigned to search for assets of Bangladeshi defaulters abroad

Dhaka, Aug. 9 -- The government has taken steps to identify and freeze assets belonging to loan defaulters located abroad in an effort to recover large non-performing loans in the banking sector. Con... Read More


Dhaka ranks 15th among world's most polluted cities

Dhaka, Aug. 9 -- Dhaka ranked 15th among the world's most polluted cities on Sunday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 95 at 9:18 am. According to the AQI scale, the city's air qu... Read More