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Trade facilitation, fair trade practices discussed as visiting US trade delegation calls on foreign minister

Dhaka, May 5 -- Assistant US Trade Representative Brendan Lynch paid a courtesy call on Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman on Tuesday morning. During the meeting, both sides discussed mutual trade f... Read More


Bangladesh Bank raises car loan ceiling to Tk 80 lakh for electric, hybrid vehicles

Dhaka, May 5 -- In a major move to promote eco-friendly transportation, Bangladesh Bank has doubled the personal loan ceiling and significantly increased the limit for car loans, specifically targetin... Read More


3 members of RAB injured in attack during anti-drug drive in Narayanganj

Narayanganj, May 5 -- Three Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) members were injured after being attacked with sharp weapons in broad daylight during an anti-drug drive in Narayanganj on Tuesday. The incide... Read More


Residents suffer as carpeting work on Chandpur road stalled for 18 months

Chandpur, May 5 -- Carpeting work on nearly five kilometres of the Laokora Muktijoddha Road in Hajiganj upazila of Chandpur has remained stalled for around 18 months due to alleged negligence by the c... Read More


West Bengal polls: Suvendu defeats Mamata in Bhabanipur

Dhaka, May 5 -- West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress Supremo Mamata Banerjee suffered a high-profile defeat in the Bhabanipur Assembly constituency, losing to Suvendu Adhikari of the Bhar... Read More


Young woman killed in lightning strike in Magura

Magura, May 5 -- year-old woman died after being struck by lightning in Mohammadpur upazila of Magura district on Tuesday afternoon. The deceased was identified as Maria, daughter of Dabir Sheikh of ... Read More


Health care is a fundamental right, not a privilege: Zubaida Rahman

Dhaka, May 5 -- Prime Minister's spouse Dr Zubaida Rahman on Tuesday said health care is not a privilege but a fundamental right of every citizen, noting that Bangladesh's health sector has long suffe... Read More


Janata Bank puts Globe Janakantha assets up for auction to recover defaulted loans

Dhaka, May 5 -- owned Janata Bank PLC has issued an auction notice for the assets of Globe Janakantha Shilpa Paribar, including the iconic 15-storey 'Janakantha Bhaban,' to cover for defaulted loans a... Read More


Waiting for a bed: A child's fight against measles exposes a system under strain

Dhaka, May 5 -- Inside a cramped vehicle, under dim light and rising anxiety, little Abir lies in his family's arms-his small body weakened, his breathing uncertain. Around him, worried faces lean in... Read More


Two siblings allegedly tied to tree and tortured over theft charge in Patuakhali

Patuakhali, May 5 -- Two minor siblings were allegedly beaten, tied to a tree and tortured over a theft charge in Rangabali upazila of Patuakhali district. The incident reportedly took place on Sunda... Read More