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PKSF to provide TK 72.45 billion in financing for microenterprises, solar power

Bangladesh, Sept. 27 -- Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) has taken an initiative to provide a total of Taka 72.45 billion (7,245 crore) in financing to promote renewable energy use and foster new... Read More


Foreign aid disbursement drops 60pc to $295m in July-August

Bangladesh, Sept. 27 -- Bangladesh's foreign project aid disbursement dropped sharply by more than 60 per cent year-on-year to $294.56 million in the first two months of the current fiscal year, accor... Read More


Bangladesh steps up air, plastic pollution control under new green plan

Bangladesh, Sept. 26 -- The government has unveiled a five-year environmental and climate action plan centred on planting 250 million trees, restoring degraded forests, expanding mangrove coverage, cr... Read More


Apex Footwear announces nationwide 26% flat discount to celebrate Founder's Day

Bangladesh, Sept. 26 -- On September 26, Apex Footwear Limited is set to celebrate Founder's Day across more than 500 stores nationwide, commemorating the 84th birth anniversary, legacy, and vision of... Read More


Crowne Plaza hosts 'Meaningful Marathon 2.0'

Bangladesh, Sept. 26 -- Crowne Plaza Dhaka Gulshan hosted the second edition of its community-driven charity initiative, 'Run for Charity: Meaningful Marathon 2.0', on Friday morning, bringing togethe... Read More


LPG, Induction or Infrared: Which one fits your kitchen?

Bangladesh, Sept. 26 -- The kitchen is the soul of every household, where the smell of daily shaak, machherjhol, and tea fills the stomach and heart, and brings family together. Advertisement For gen... Read More


4 years' delay, negligence in measles vaccination behind children's deaths: Health Minister

Bangladesh, Sept. 26 -- Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Husain blamed a four-year delay and negligence in the measles vaccination programme during the tenure of the ousted Awami... Read More


Police break up 'Joy Bangla' march in Dhanmondi, 3 detained

Bangladesh, Sept. 26 -- Leaders and activists of the Awami League, whose activities have been banned, staged a brief procession in Dhaka's Dhanmondi, with police reporting four crude bomb explosions. ... Read More


WHO calls for urgent efforts to reach 3.4m children missed in measles vaccination

Bangladesh, Sept. 26 -- Deputy WHO Representative to Bangladesh Dr Rajesh Narwal on Saturday called for urgent efforts to reach 3.4 million children who remain vulnerable to measles after missing earl... Read More


Salahuddin orders police crackdown on 'fascist' forces seeking to destabilise country

Bangladesh, Sept. 26 -- Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has directed police to take firm action against supporters of the previous "fascist" government if they try to destabilise the country. Advertis... Read More