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Dengue claims 6 more lives in 24 hours

Dhaka, Nov. 4 -- Six more people died of dengue and 1,866 new patients were hospitalised across the country in the 24 hours ending at 8:00am on Wednesday. With the latest fatalities, the country's de... Read More


Hormuz reopening depends on lifting US blockade, meeting conditions, says Iran envoy

Dhaka, Nov. 4 -- Iranian Ambassador to Bangladesh Dr Jalil Rahimi Jahanabadi has said the Strait of Hormuz will be reopened only if the United States lifts its naval blockade against Iran, guarantees ... Read More


Latvia's incumbent PM nominated to form next government

RIGA, Nov. 4 -- Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics on Wednesday formally nominated incumbent Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs to form the Baltic country's next government. Kulbergs' United List party w... Read More


New RMG wage structure to take effect in December, workers to get higher pay from January

Dhaka, Nov. 4 -- The newly reconstituted Minimum Wage Board for the ready-made garment (RMG) sector held its first meeting on Wednesday, announcing that the new wage structure will come into effect in... Read More


Bangladesh seeks more Korean investment in AI, infrastructure

, Nov. 4 -- Bangladesh has sought stronger Korean investment in artificial intelligence (AI), infrastructure, advanced manufacturing and digital technologies, aiming to take bilateral economic coopera... Read More


Ready to work together with all sectors of society in Bangladesh: CPC leader Liu

, Nov. 4 -- Minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee (IDCPC) Liu Haixing on Wednesday said they, standing at a new historical starting point, stand ready to work together ... Read More


China ready to deepen ties with Bangladesh in new era: CPC leader Liu

, Nov. 4 -- Minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee (IDCPC) Liu Haixing on Wednesday said they, standing at a new historical starting point, stand ready to work together ... Read More


Gold price rises for second time in two days, 22-carat hits Tk 2.24 lakh

Dhaka, Nov. 4 -- Gold prices have gone up again in the domestic market, with the price of 22-carat gold, the highest quality, rising by Tk 3,324 per bhori. The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS... Read More


Taiwan has no right to join Interpol, says China

Beijing, Nov. 4 -- China has said Taiwan has no right to become a member of the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol), reiterating that the island's participation in international orga... Read More


Six international expos to open at ICCB Nov 12

, Nov. 4 -- Six international exhibitions covering the construction, real estate, power, solar energy, lighting and water sectors will begin at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in ... Read More