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Sudden rise in fertility rate concerns

Dhaka, Nov. 20 -- It is concerning that Bangladesh's total fertility rate (TFR) has recently risen to 2.4 after decades of decline and stagnation. For a long period the rate of stagnation was around 2... Read More


Domestic, foreign investment to strengthen food security'

Dhaka, Nov. 20 -- Climate change, war, economic crises, rising global food prices, and the reduction of arable land have collectively threatened global food security. Bangladesh's food security is als... Read More


BB permits use of int'l cards for buying air tickets

Dhaka, Nov. 20 -- Bangladesh Bank has authorised resident Bangladeshis to purchase outbound air tickets using international cards directly from airlines operating in the country. The central bank iss... Read More


Jamaat demands Hasina's immediate return from India

Dhaka, Nov. 20 -- Sr. Staff Reporter, Kishoreganj: Bangladesh Jamaat -e-Islami has demanded immediate execution of the death sentence handed down to ex- Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, calling for her ... Read More


Nabanna fish fair held in Joypurhat

Dhaka, Nov. 20 -- On Tuesday , A vibrant fish fair has been set up at Panchshira Bazar in Kalai upazila of Joypurhat, centred around the traditional Nabanna festival. Every year, locals refer to it in... Read More


Farmer training observed

Dhaka, Nov. 20 -- To mitigate the adverse impacts of climate change in onion producing areas of Bangladesh, the Onion Conservation Adaptation Project at the Farmer Level is being implemented on a part... Read More


Clash between Opso Saline workers

Dhaka, Nov. 20 -- Tensed situation created in Barishal city due to the opposing positions of the two groups of workers of Opso Saline Pharmaceuticals. As a result, the movement of vehicles on the roa... Read More


CA distributes graduation certificates of DSCSC course

Dhaka, Nov. 20 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus distributed the certificate of the Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) Course-2025 among the graduates at a function at the DSCS... Read More


BSTI launches unified e-service platform

Dhaka, Nov. 20 -- The Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) on Wednesday formally launched its new e-Services Management System aimed at bringing all customer services under a single dig... Read More


Alarming rise of road accidents, deaths in Oct: RSF

Dhaka, Nov. 20 -- Road Safety Foundation (RSF) reported the highest number of accidents at 121, resulting in 112 deaths in Dhaka division and as many as 441 people including 63 children were killed an... Read More