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Remittance inflow crosses $2 billion in just 18 days of February

Dhaka, Feb. 19 -- Expatriate Bangladeshis have sent over $2 billion in remittances during the first 18 days of February, as money transfers surged ahead of Ramadan and Eid. According to data released... Read More


Rail link on Rahanpur-Rajshahi route resumes after 9hrs in Chapainawabganj

Chapainawabgnaj, Feb. 19 -- Train communication on Rahanpur-Rajshahi route in Chapainawabganj, which remained suspended as four wagons of an oil-laden train derailed at Amnura Railway Junction, resume... Read More


Historic Chawk Bazar comes alive with iftar items on first day of Ramadan

Dhaka, Feb. 19 -- On the first day of Ramadan, Dhaka's historic Chawk Bazar has come alive with a bustling market for iftar items. From Thursday afternoon, shopkeepers have displayed an array of trad... Read More


CAB demands action over obstruction of drive, unjustified price hike

Dhaka, Feb. 19 -- Consumers Association of Bangladesh urged authorities to take strict legal measures against parties blocking a government-led market initiative and imposing unjustified price increas... Read More


Chattogram sees sharp price surges on first day of Ramadan

Chattogram, Feb. 19 -- Consumers in Chattogram are facing steep price increases for essential food items on the first day of Ramadan, raising concerns over affordability for iftar and sehri meals. A ... Read More


Foreign debt top challenge for new govt, steps must be cautious: Debapriya

Dhaka, Feb. 19 -- Terming external debt pressure the biggest challenge for Bangladesh newly elected government, economist Debapriya Bhattacharya on Thursday said the administration must act with prude... Read More


Shujan accuses EC of hurriedly publishing election gazette

Dhaka, Feb. 19 -- The Election Commission (EC) hurriedly published the gazette notification of the elected MPs of the 13th parliamentary election without investigating whether disqualified contestants... Read More


IU to go on a 38-day vacation

Islamic University, Feb. 19 -- Islamic University in Kushtia is set to go on a 38-day vacation on the occasion of Holy Ramadan, International Mother Language Day, Dol Purnima, Shab-e-Qadr, Eid-ul-Fitr... Read More


Railway police injured in train accident in Gazipur

, Feb. 19 -- A railway police officer was injured after being hit by a train at Joydebpur Rail Station in Gazipur district on Thursday. The injured was identified as sub-inspector Habib. Md Kaiyum A... Read More


DMP to provide escort service for transport of cash and valuables ahead of ramadan, Eid

Dhaka, Feb. 19 -- In the backdrop of increasing transactions involving buying and selling, business activities, and the transfer of money and various valuables in the capital for the holy month of Ram... Read More