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Endometriosis affects around 15pc women of reproductive age: Study

Dhaka, March 13 -- Around 15 per cent of women suffer from endometriosis, a rare and hidden disease of female reproductive age (15-49 years), as its symptoms are similar to menstruation cramps. ACME'... Read More


Japanese investment sought for Bangladesh's tourism sector

Dhaka, March 13 -- Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Muhammad Faruk Khan has urged Japan to invest in the development of Bangladesh's tourism industry. He made the appeal during a meeting with Iwam... Read More


CAAB moves to renew aviation contract with Vietnam

Dhaka, March 6 -- The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) has moved to renew the aviation agreement signed with Vietnam to facilitate a direct air link between the two countries. In order t... Read More


Heidelberg Cement declares 25pc cash dividend for 2023

Dhaka, March 6 -- The board of directors of Heidelberg Cement Bangladesh has recommended a 25 per cent cash dividend for the year ended in 2023, as the company is back in profit after suffering losses... Read More


PKSF sings deals with local NGOs to implement $50m climate project

Dhaka, March 6 -- Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) on Wednesday signed agreements with 16 local NGOs for the implementation of a project aimed at mitigating the impacts of climate change in the c... Read More


TIB reveals massive illegal money transactions in bus service sector, totalling Tk 10b

Dhaka, March 5 -- Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has identified illegal transactions totalling over Tk 10 billion within the bus services sector. These transactions include tolls, illega... Read More


Health dimension to be incorporated into NAP to address noncommunicable diseases: Minister

Dhaka, March 4 -- Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury on Monday said the health dimension would be incorporated into the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) to address t... Read More


Exports post 12pc growth in February

Dhaka, March 4 -- Merchandise exports fetched US$5.18 billion for Bangladesh in February, posting a 12.04 per cent year-on-year growth. Export receipts amounted to US$4.63 billion in February 2023, a... Read More


LafargeHolcim enters into concrete block market

Dhaka, March 3 -- LafargeHolcim Bangladesh has entered into the concrete block market in Bangladesh, expanding its product portfolio as part of diversifying its business. The multinational cement mak... Read More


Modi writes to Hasina, expresses grief overBailey Road fire incident

Dhaka, March 2 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered deep condolences over the fire incident at the Bailey Road restaurant building, which killed at least 46 people. In a letter addressed to... Read More