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Fertiliser crunch threatens Kushtia's onion boom despite high prices

Kushtia, Jan. 7 -- Onion farmers in Kumarkhali Upazila are struggling with a fertiliser shortfall just as high market prices are driving record planting this season. Last year, onions fetched prices ... Read More


Reference exchange rate kept unchanged on January 7

Hanoi, Jan. 7 -- The State Bank of Vietnam set the daily reference exchange rate at 25,122 VND/USD on January 7, unchanged from the previous day. With the current trading band of +/- 5%, the ceiling r... Read More


CID arrests accused in Liza Akhter murder case after 17 months

Dhaka, Jan. 7 -- The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested an accused in the murder case of Liza Akhter, who was shot dead during the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement in the capital... Read More


PM urges completion of Quang Trung Campaign before Party Congress, Lunar New Year

Hanoi, Jan. 7 -- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on January 7 demanded the swift completion of the "Quang Trung Campaign" to rebuild and repair houses for people affected by storms and floods in centra... Read More


Vietnam's trade in services surpasses 70 billion USD in 2025

Hanoi, Jan. 7 -- Vietnam's total trade in services surpassed 70 billion USD last year, with exports reaching 30.3 billion USD and imports amounting to 40.5 billion USD, resulting in a deficit of more ... Read More


Kerala Kaumudi Kottayam Edition marks 25 years of people-centric journalism

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan. 7 -- The Kerala Kaumudi Kottayam Edition has marked the completion of 25 years of uninterrupted service to readers, reaffirming its role as a trusted voice in Malayalam journa... Read More


Jashore district primary education officer held by ACC with Tk 1.20 lakh bribe

Jashore, Jan. 7 -- Corruption Commission (ACC) on Wednesday arrested the District Primary Education Officer of Jashore, Md Ashraful Alam, red-handed while receiving a bribe of Tk 1.20 lakh. The arres... Read More


14th National Party Congress: High hopes for breakthrough decisions

Geneva, Jan. 7 -- The Swiss-Vietnam Economic Forum (SVEF) has been closely following developments and preparations for the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), said its Secr... Read More


Plans for 14th National Party Congress announced to foreign diplomatic missions, int'l organisations

Hanoi, Jan. 7 -- The organisation of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) was announced to foreign diplomatic missions and international organisations in Vietnam during a... Read More


Chinese envoy meets Tarique, pledges cooperation with next govt

Dhaka, Jan. 7 -- Chinese Ambassador in Dhaka Yao Wen on Wednesday met BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman and conveyed his country's willingness to work with the next elected government of Bangladesh. ... Read More