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Drug-resistant fungal 'superbug' found spreading in intensive care units: icddr,b study

Dhaka, March 3 -- A hard-to-treat drug-resistant fungus known as Candida auris is spreading within intensive care units (ICUs) in Dhaka, according to a study conducted by icddr,b. The findings show t... Read More


ACC chairman, two commissioners resign

Dhaka, March 3 -- Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Chairman Dr MA and two commissioners resigned from their posts on Tuesday. The two commissioners are Brig Hafiz Ahsan Faridi and Mia Mohammad Ali Ak... Read More


Govt directs factories to clear February wages within first seven working days of March

Dhaka, March 3 -- The government on Tuesday instructed all factory owners to pay workers' wages for February within the seven working days of March and to disburse festival allowances by March 12. Fa... Read More


Govt directs factories to clear February wages within first week of March

Dhaka, March 3 -- The government on Tuesday instructed all RMG factory owners to pay workers' wages for February within the first seven working days of March and to disburse festival allowances by Mar... Read More


US assistant secretary of state Paul Kapur arrives

Dhaka, March 3 -- A senior US state department official is set to arrive in Dhaka on Tuesday for talks aimed at strengthening strategic relations between the United States and Bangladesh, diplomatic s... Read More


UK, BD pledge closer ties in 'new chapter' of relations

Dhaka, March 3 -- The United Kingdom and Bangladesh have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation, with the British high commissioner signalling London's intention to work closel... Read More


Banglalink launches free IMO access amid Middle East crisis

Dhaka, March 2 -- In response to the ongoing tensions and security uncertainties in parts of the Middle East, Banglalink has announced a special initiative to help its customers stay connected with th... Read More


Civil aviation minister's mother passes away at 83

Dhaka, March 1 -- Hurun Nahar Rashid, mother of Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanam Rita, passed away early Sunday at the age of 83 (Inna Lillahi wa Inna Ilaihi Raji'un). She breathed h... Read More


DSE index drops 138 points amid Middle East tensions

Dhaka, March 1 -- The benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) lost more than 138.56 points on Sunday as investors dumped their holdings, fearing a further fall amid the intensified Middle Ea... Read More


PM orders urgent measures for safety of Bangladeshis in Middle East

Dhaka, March 1 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has ordered urgent measures to ensure the safety of Bangladeshi nationals in Iran and across the Middle East amid escalating regional conflict, as fligh... Read More