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DCCI urges uninterrupted gas, power supply to industries

Dhaka, Aug. 22 -- Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) has urged the government to give top priority to controlling inflation, reducing interest rates, and ensuring energy security through un... Read More


Two killed as bus hits auto-van in Natore

Two people, Aug. 22 -- van driver, were killed after a bus ran over them in the Ramai Gachhi area of Natore Sadar upazila on Saturday noon. The deceased were identified as auto-van driver Sayeed Mia,... Read More


Kolkata hotel fire: Remains of six Bangladeshis return home

Dhaka, Aug. 22 -- The remains of six Bangladeshi nationals who died in a devastating hotel fire in Kolkata were repatriated to Bangladesh on Saturday. The body of SM Alimuzzaman of Satkhira was broug... Read More


Parties must break old mindsets to widen women's role in grassroots politics: Shama Obaed

Dhaka, Aug. 22 -- State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam said that women at the grassroots level must be empowered and given greater opportunities for direct political participation so t... Read More


Newly appointed ministers pay tribute to Zia, Khaleda

Dhaka, Aug. 22 -- Five newly appointed ministers and state ministers on Saturday paid homage to Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar in the capit... Read More


Investing remittances in SMEs to create employment, strengthen local economy: IOM chief

Dhaka, Aug. 22 -- Investing a portion of remittance inflows into small and medium enterprises (SMEs) will create new jobs, strengthen the local economy, and open up new opportunities for future genera... Read More


Flashflood hits Khagrachhari after torrential rain; many families stranded

Khagrachhari, Aug. 22 -- A sudden flashflood and waterlogging hit several parts of Khagrachhari district following torrential overnight rain, leaving many families marooned. The water levels of the C... Read More


No hurry over PM's India visit, national interests to guide decision: Humaiun Kobir

Savar, Aug. 22 -- Newly appointed State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir on Saturday said Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will visit India at an appropriate time following progress in discussi... Read More


Line between yellow and responsible journalism increasingly blurred: Zahir Uddin Swapon

Dhaka, Aug. 22 -- Zahir Uddin Swapon, who was Information and Broadcasting Minister till Friday night, on Saturday said the distinction between "yellow journalism" and responsible journalism is becomi... Read More


Thakurgaon-1 falls vacant as Mirza Fakhrul becomes President

, Aug. 22 -- 1 constituency has fallen vacant as Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, who was elected MP from the seat in the February 12 election, assumed office as the country's 23rd President on Friday eve... Read More