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BD Navy is on high alert for a 65-day ban at sea: Each fisher family gets 86 kg of food in two phases

Dhaka, May 21 -- The Bangladesh Navy will remain vigilant to prevent any incursions by fishing trawlers from neighbouring countries during the government's 65-day fishing ban in the country's marine t... Read More


Incumbent candidates increase income 550pc in 10 yrs

Dhaka, May 20 -- Public interest and party discipline are often sidelined in elections, with one-party dominance and family-oriented power grabs becoming prevalent in local elections. The link betwee... Read More


State banks' loan woes dwarf business

Dhaka, May 19 -- Investors in the industrial sector are struggling to launch new businesses or expand existing ones due to a slowdown in loan approvals by state-owned commercial banks. A central bank... Read More


Women's unemployment rate decreases

Dhaka, May 17 -- The number of unemployed individuals in the country continues to rise amidst the economic crisis and soaring inflation, leading to the closure of numerous factories, offices, and educ... Read More


RISING LIGHTNING STRIKES: Kills 1958 in nine years

Dhaka, May 16 -- A shadow of danger hangs over Bangladesh as the ever-present threat of lightning strikes continues. As the grip of climate change tightens, coupled with deforestation and an expandin... Read More


8,000 pilgrims yet to get visa

Dhaka, May 14 -- In a fervent exodus towards Saudi Arabia, over 17,141 Bangladeshi pilgrims have embarked on their journey to partake in the sacred rituals of Hajj this year, facilitated by 43 flights... Read More


AMBITIOUS OUTER RING ROAD PROJECT: Promising solution to traffic jam amid ballooning cost

Dhaka, May 11 -- The Dhaka Transport Coordination Authority (DTCA) has embarked on an ambitious endeavor to construct the Dhaka Outer Ring Road, a visionary solution aimed at alleviating the relentles... Read More


Expansion of tech edn faces land acquisition hurdles

Dhaka, May 10 -- Despite the government's ambitious plan to establish polytechnic institutions in 23 new districts to bolster technical education nationwide, the project is mired in challenges, primar... Read More


Global interest grows over offshore exploration

Dhaka, May 9 -- At least seven international companies have bought tenders to participate in oil and gas exploration in the country's sea. The information was revealed to the reporters by State Minis... Read More


TIB analysis of affidavits on last 5 years reveals: UZ chairmen beat MPs in wealth

Dhaka, May 7 -- The tide of wealth within the echelons of governance has swelled, with Upazila Parishad chairmen witnessing a remarkable surge in their moveable or liquid assets, surpassing even the n... Read More