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Bangladesh receives $1.57bn in remittances in 18 days of Oct

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- Bangladesh received US$1.57 billion in remittances during the first 18 days of October, according to the latest data from Bangladesh Bank. The figure marks a 3 percent rise compared ... Read More


Rizvi seeks probe into recent fire incidents, warns of possible sabotage

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Sunday said the nation is deeply concerned over the recent spate of fire incidents across the country and urged the government... Read More


CAAB designates GEC Maintenance area for storing goods after cargo village fire

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) has temporarily designated the GEC Maintenance area for storing goods following recent disruptions at the Hazrat Shahjalal Internati... Read More


Links key to boosting regional trade

JOHANNESBURG, Oct. 19 -- AFRICAS efforts to boost trade will stall unless governments and the private sector address the regions transport networks, border policies and trade regulations, according to... Read More


Kairuki pledges to resolve land disputes in Kibamba constituency

DAR ES SALAAM, Oct. 19 -- KIBAMBA Constituency Parliamentary Candidate for the ruling Chama cha Mapinduzi(CCM), Angellah Kairuki, has outlined 10 priorities she will implement in Msigani ward, includi... Read More


Met Department forecasts showers in seven provinces

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- The Department of Meteorology has forecast that thunder showers are likely to occur in seven provinces this afternoon or in the night. According to the latest weather forecast i... Read More


Suspect remanded for allegedly sheltering Ishara Sewwandi

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- The mother-in-law of the Police Constable arrested for allegedly providing shelter to Ishara Sewwandi in the Aluthgama area has been remanded until October 24. The order was iss... Read More


860 suspects arrested in island-wide police operation

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- An additional 860 individuals have been arrested in an island-wide police operation targeting crime, narcotics, illegal firearms, suspicious individuals, and vehicles. During th... Read More


Sri Lanka records 35 malaria cases so far this year

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- 35 malaria patients have been identified in Sri Lanka so far this year, according to Consultant Community Physician Dr. Indeewarie Gunaratna. In an inquiry made by Hiru News, sh... Read More


CAA recovers fines from traders for overpricing bottled water

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has announced that it has recovered over Rs. 27.8 million in fines from traders who sold bottled drinking water at excessive prices, followin... Read More