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Strengthen law to achieve universal birth and death registration: Speakers

, Aug. 24 -- Speakers at a workshop on Sunday said it is crucial to strengthen and update the existing law to ensure universal birth and death registration in Bangladesh as half of the population has ... Read More


Govt takes multimodal transport plan for smooth and fast communication

, Aug. 24 -- Road Transport and Bridges Adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan on Sunday said the government has taken a multimodal transport plan, aiming to integrate all modes of transport - road, rail ... Read More


Chinese shoes company to invest USD 10.20 million in Bangladesh

, Aug. 24 -- Chinese company Dunion Taiyang Sheng Shoes (BD) Co. Ltd. is set to invest US$ 10.20 million in the BEPZA Economic Zone (BEPZA EZ) to establish a modern footwear manufacturing facility. A... Read More


'Robber' killed in Patuakhali lynch-mob attack, another injured

, Aug. 24 -- A suspected robber was killed and another injured in a lynch-mob attack in Bauphal upazila of Patuakhali district early Sunday. The deceased was identified as Ujjal, of Kanakdia union wh... Read More


One more dies of dengue; 430 hospitalised in 24hrs

, Aug. 24 -- One more death was reported from dengue in 24 hours till Sunday morning, raising the fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 115 this year. During the period, 430 mor... Read More


Seven get life imprisonment for murder in Sirajganj

, Aug. 24 -- A Sirajganj court on Sunday sentenced seven people to life imprisonment while eight others to different terms jail in a murder case filed in 2012. Sirajganj Additional District and Sessi... Read More


Illegal arms must be recovered before election: Rizvi

, Aug. 24 -- BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Sunday warned of serious risks if illegal arms are not recovered from across the country before the upcoming national election. "T... Read More


DSE warns investors against fraud through fake WhatsApp groups

, Aug. 24 -- The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) has warned investors about fraudulent activities being carried out through several fake WhatsApp groups using the DSE's name, logo and address. In a media ... Read More


Afghanistan name spin-heavy squad for Asia Cup, Rashid to lead

, Aug. 24 -- Afghanistan have gone for balance and depth in their Asia Cup squad, announcing a 17-member side led by Rashid Khan with six all-rounders packed in for the T20 tournament starting next mo... Read More


Only elected govt can amend constitution: Rizvi

, Aug. 24 -- BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Sunday called on the interim government to guarantee a free and fair election, stressing that only an elected government has the ma... Read More