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Karnaphuli Tunnel costs nearly twice its toll earnings, Minister tells Parliament

, June 29 -- The operational and maintenance costs of the Karnaphuli Tunnel in Chattogram are more than double its monthly toll earnings, with the government spending nearly Tk 6.95 crore a month agai... Read More


Dipu Moni returns to Munshiganj jail after brief hospitalisation

Dhaka, June 29 -- Former Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni returned to Munshiganj District Jail on Monday after receiving treatment at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH). Assistant Sub-Inspector (AS... Read More


Banking sector set for profit revival in FY27 as credit growth, stable margins boost outlook: Report

New Delhi, June 29 -- India's banking sector is poised for a sharp rebound in profitability in FY27, supported by stable net interest margins (NIMs), healthy credit growth and contained asset quality ... Read More


Haryana, Rajasthan seal Yamuna water deal after 32 years; Amit Shah witnesses signing

Neeraj BaliChandigarh, June 29 -- Ending a decades-long stalemate over the sharing of Yamuna waters, Haryana and Rajasthan on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to operationalise water ... Read More


Tay Ninh releases rare pangolin back to nature

Tay Ninh, June 29 -- Forest rangers in the southern province of Tay Ninh announced on June 29 that they had coordinated with local authorities to release a rescued Sunda (Manis Javanica) pangolin, to ... Read More


Swiggy, Zepto challenge Karnataka Gig Workers Act

Bengaluru, June 29 -- Leading gig economy platforms, including Swiggy, Zepto and Urban Company, have approached the Karnataka High Court challenging the State's Gig Workers Welfare Act, arguing that i... Read More


US, Iran agree to halt attacks, resume Qatar talks on June 30 after Gulf flare-up

Washington/ Doha, June 29 -- The United States and Iran have agreed to halt recent military action and resume technical negotiations aimed at preserving a fragile interim agreement over the Strait of ... Read More


Football passion grows into a green movement with 4,000-tree campaign

, June 29 -- In Bangladesh, the FIFA World Cup is more than a sporting event. From village tea stalls to city rooftops, the tournament brings an outpouring of passion as fans proudly display their fav... Read More


PM funds mosques, graveyards, Eidgahs in mostly rural opposition constituencies

Sangsad Bhaban, June 29 -- Local Government Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday said Tk 20 crore has been allocated from the Prime Minister's discretionary fund for the development of mosqu... Read More


PPP breathing new life into shuttered jute mills under BTMC

, June 29 -- The government has initiated steps to revive closed state-owned textile and jute mills through public-private partnerships (PPP) and private leasing as part of its election manifesto, Tex... Read More