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Two including Novoair driver detained with 40 gold bars

Dhaka, March 16 -- Officials of the Armed Police Battalion (APBN) and National Security Intelligence on Saturday nabbed two persons including a car driver of Novoair, a private airliner of the country... Read More


Saudi mulls investing $1.2b in BD, Red Sea terminal to launch operations in Ctg

Dhaka, March 15 -- Saudi Arabia is planning to invest $1.2 billion in Bangladesh, and the Saudi company, Red Sea Gateway Terminal, will start its operations at Patenga Bay Terminal in Chattogram in Ap... Read More


BRAC Bank launches bancassurance

Dhaka, March 14 -- BRAC Bank on Thursday launched its bancassurance service, enabling customers to access insurance products directly through the bank. This offering covers both life and non-life ins... Read More


ADB approves $71m loan to improve flood control in Gopalganj, Madaripur

Dhaka, March 13 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday approved a US$71 million loan to improve flood control, irrigation, and water resources management in rural communities in Gopalganj an... Read More


Power tariff hike raises monthly expenditure of a family by 9.50pc: CPD

Dhaka, March 13 -- Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), the country's leading think tank, revealed in a study that the latest power tariff hike increased the average monthly expenditure of a family by ar... Read More


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