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Gold prices rise again in local market

Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- Gold prices in the local market have been increased again, with the price of the highest quality 22-carat gold rising by Tk 4,374 per bhori (11.664 grams) to Tk 265,414, according to... Read More


Man dies in AC explosion in Old Dhaka

Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- A man succumbed to burn injuries following an air conditioner explosion at a house in Narinda, Old Dhaka. The deceased, Mohammad Selim (33), passed away around 10:40 pm on Friday at... Read More


EBL to support Footsteps to establish specialized libraries for children with special needs

Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has announced a strategic partnership with Footsteps Bangladesh under its flagship project "Project Britto", to establish specialized libraries for children wi... Read More


Monir Sikder of Barishal wins motorcycle on cash remittance

Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- Monir Sikder, a client of the Muladi branch in Barishal won the fifth motorcycle in the Cash Remittance Festival by receiving remittance through Ria Money Transfer at Islami Bank Ban... Read More


PM to launch family card programme in Bogura in March 10

Dhaka, Feb. 27 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is scheduled to visit Bogura to inaugurate the government's Family Card programme on March 10. He will formally launch the programme at Bogura Sadar up... Read More


Moderate quake shakes Bangladesh; epicentre located near Khulna

Dhaka, Feb. 27 -- A moderate earthquake jolted most parts of the country, including the capital Dhaka, on Friday afternoon. The tremor was felt around 1:53 pm, triggering panic among residents in sev... Read More


RMG workers demand salary, bonus before 20th Ramadan

Dhaka, Feb. 27 -- Garment workers have demanded that their outstanding wages and a bonus equivalent to one month's salary be paid by the 20th of Ramadan. The demand was raised at a rally held in fron... Read More


One-stop service centres to be set up nationwide to curb corruption: Land minister

Dhaka, Feb. 27 -- Land Minister Mizanur Rahman Minu has said the government is working to establish one-stop service centres beside deputy commissioners' offices across the country in a bid to reduce ... Read More


Bus catches fire after collision with motorcycle in Gazipur

Dhaka, Feb. 27 -- A passenger bus caught fire after colliding with a motorcycle in the Board Bazar area of Gazipur on Friday morning. The motorcyclist was injured in the incident. Hiron Mia, Station... Read More


4.8 magnitude earthquake jolts Bangladesh: USGS

Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- An earthquake measuring 4.8 on the Richter scale was felt in several parts of Bangladesh at 12:04 pm on Thursday after an interval of nearly 13 hours, according to the United States ... Read More