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38 fishermen jailed for catching Jatka in Meghna

Chandpur, April 3 -- A mobile taskforce detained 38 fishermen for catching Jatka (Hilsa fries) in the Meghna River sanctuary of Chandpur in violation of a government-imposed ban. Of the detainees, 32... Read More


Chicken, Hilsa get pricier ahead of Pahela Baishakh

Dhaka, April 3 -- Prices of Sonali chicken and Hilsa have gone up in Dhaka's kitchen markets, with traders citing supply shortages and rising demand ahead of Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bangla N... Read More


Govt cuts fuel use by 30% for PM, other ministers

Dhaka, April 3 -- The government has decided to cut fuel consumption by 30% for official vehicles used by the Prime Minister, ministers and state ministers as part of sweeping austerity measures to re... Read More


UNB Executive Editor Nahar Khan invited to Global Media Intelligence Congress in Tokyo

Dhaka, April 3 -- Nahar Khan, Executive Editor at the country's leading news agency, United News of Bangladesh (UNB), has been invited to attend the FIBEP World Media Intelligence Congress, scheduled ... Read More


Govt suspends interest-free car loans for officials

Dhaka, April 3 -- The government has suspended interest-free loans for purchasing vehicles for public servants as part of a series of austerity measures aimed at reducing state expenditure. The decis... Read More


Austerity measures: Car loans for govt officials suspended, fuel use for PM, ministers cut by 30%

Dhaka, April 3 -- The government has announced a series of sweeping austerity measures, including suspension of interest-free car loans for officials and a 30% cut in fuel consumption for official veh... Read More


Infant with measles-like symptoms dies at Kushtia hospital

Kushtia, April 3 -- month-old child died at Kushtia Medical College Hospital early Friday after being admitted with symptoms consistent with measles, hospital officials said. Afran, son of Al Amin of... Read More


Bangladesh-US relationship matters more than ever: Paul Kapur

Dhaka, April 3 -- US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Paul Kapur has highlighted the growing relations between Bangladesh and the United States (US), saying that Dhaka-... Read More


From morning to midnight: Inside PM's 16-hour workday

Dhaka, April 3 -- Long after office lights dimmed across the capital, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman was still at his desk, wrapping up a work-packed day on Thursday that stretched close to 16 hours. ... Read More


What to consider before trying weight-loss drugs

, April 3 -- loss drugs are not the quick fix solution that many people believe, especially if you hope to keep the pounds off in the long-term. Sarah Le Brocq has direct experience of the transforma... Read More