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Dwindling aid: Speakers call on global community to renew focus on Rohingyas

Dhaka, Oct. 20 -- Foreign assistance for the Rohingya community in Cox's Bazar has sharply declined, leaving Bangladesh struggling to maintain its support programmes as international attention shifts ... Read More


Labour unrest costs RMG industry $400 million: BGMEA

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- The country's readymade garment industry has faced a production loss of US$400 million due to the recent labour unrest that has prevailed for more than a month since last September. ... Read More


DSE records lowest transaction volume in 2.5 months

Dhaka, Oct. 16 -- Stocks ended lower on Wednesday as jittery investors dumped their holdings to avoid further erosion of their portfolios. The prime index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) decreased ... Read More


35,384 killed, 53,196 injured in road accidents since 2019

Dhaka, Oct. 16 -- As many as 35,384 people were killed and 53,196 others injured in road accidents from 2019 to June 2024, said Road Safety Foundation in its report published on Wednesday. A total of... Read More


Turkish-based 'Nigella World' partners with Happy Haat

Dhaka, Oct. 16 -- Turkish health giant Nigella World has partnered with Happy Haat Ltd, a Bangladeshi company specialising in safe food production, to promote pesticide-free food in this country. The... Read More


Egg-laden trucks to resume deliveries in city's wholesale markets from tonight

Dhaka, Oct. 15 -- The Tejgaon Egg Traders Association announced the resumption of egg sales in the city on Tuesday after a two-day halt in protest against the government's mobile courts. Traders have... Read More


IOM opens mental health and psychosocial support centre in Rohingya camp

Dhaka, Oct. 15 -- The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has launched a Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) One-stop Service Centre for the Rohingya refugee community in Cox's B... Read More


DSE ends lower as selling pressure persists on trading floor

Dhaka, Oct. 15 -- The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) ended lower on Tuesday, as selling pressure continued to dominate the trading floor. The prime index of the DSE declined by 7.57 points, settling at 5... Read More


Green chilli, egg prices shoot up further

Dhaka, Oct. 14 -- The prices of green chilli and eggs shot up further on Monday, reaching previous records. The green chilli market has become volatile as retail prices reach Tk 600-700 a kg dependin... Read More


Civil society urges enhanced protection for women during disasters amid rising challenges

Dhaka, Oct. 14 -- The country's civil society organisations (CSOs) issued an urgent appeal for the protection of women during disasters, emphasising the importance of physical, mental, and reproductiv... Read More