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Hajj visa application deadline ends, govt hopes extension

Dhaka, April 30 -- Bangladeshi Hajj agencies find themselves in a challenging situation as they struggle to submit visa applications for over 60 percent of their registered pilgrims, with the deadline... Read More


Economic crisis, war taper job mkt abroad

Dhaka, April 29 -- The labour market for Bangladeshi workers abroad is shrinking due to the global economic crisis, instability in the Middle East due to the Gaza war and the Ukraine war, the shrinkin... Read More


Uncertainty looms to get Hajj visa: 80pc yet to apply for visa as time ends April 29

Dhaka, April 26 -- Around 80 per cent of Bangladeshi pilgrims intending to perform Hajj this year have yet to apply for a visa, with the application period slated to end on April 29. Concerns have be... Read More


Ship breaking industry continues to grapple with headwinds

Dhaka, April 25 -- The ship breaking industry in Bangladesh continues to grapple with numerous challenges, as the country is yet to fully meet the requirements set by the International Maritime Organi... Read More


Severe conditions are forecast to persist for 72hrs: Heatwaves, tropical cyclones likely

Dhaka, April 23 -- Bangladesh grapples with a scorching heatwave, the latest in a long line of extreme weather events highlighting the country's vulnerability to climate change. The intense heat has ... Read More


264 BGP members take shelter in Bangladesh

Dhaka, April 18 -- Around 264 Border Guard Police (BGP) members of Myanmar have taken shelter again in Bangladesh due to conflict between the Myanmar military and the armed rebel group in Myanmar's Ra... Read More


Universal Pension Scheme 54,000 deposit Tk 43.62cr

Dhaka, April 17 -- When the government first introduced the 'Universal Pension Scheme (UPS),' public interest was initially sluggish. However, the tides have turned, with over 54,000 individuals now e... Read More


Bandarban abuzz with top security bosses

Dhaka, April 8 -- Top security officials, including the Home Minister, embarked on a visit to the hill tracts and pledged a comprehensive joint operation in Bandarban to restore peace and recover the ... Read More


Govt takes firm stance on Bandarban crisis, probes intel failure

Dhaka, April 7 -- Strict measures will be taken against anyone involved in the robbery and arms looting of three banks in Bandarban. The government will adopt a tough stance in response to terrorist ... Read More


RAB rescues SB manager from KNF after 48 hours

Dhaka, April 5 -- The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has rescued the abducted Sonali bank manager after 48 hours of ordeal. Nizam Uddin, the manager who was abducted by the Kuki-Chin National Front (KN... Read More