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DNCC, DSCC expand efforts on waterlogging crisis

Bangladesh, July 1 -- A coordinated set of short- and long-term interventions is being implemented by Dhaka North and Dhaka South City Corporations to provide a lasting solution to the capital's persi... Read More


Chhatra Dal begins commemorations for July Uprising

Bangladesh, July 1 -- Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal has announced a month-long programme to commemorate the second anniversary of the July-August mass uprising, with activities aimed at honouring the marty... Read More


BWDB, Friendship sign MoU to strengthen flood forecasting

Bangladesh, July 1 -- Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB) and Friendship a NGO on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance flood forecasting technology, strengthen community... Read More


Govt reaffirms commitment to healthcare for poor children

Bangladesh, July 1 -- Social Welfare Minister Zahid Hossain has underscored the need to adopt modern technology to improve healthcare services across Bangladesh, saying quality treatment must reach ev... Read More


'Rise in rape cases reflects improved reporting system'

Bangladesh, July 1 -- Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Tuesday said the increase in recorded rape cases in the country reflects an improved reporting environment rather than a rise in incidents of vi... Read More


Padma Bridge toll hits Tk 3,429cr

Bangladesh, July 1 -- The Bangladesh Bridge Authority (BBA) has collected Tk 3,429.45 crore in toll revenue from the Padma Bridge since its opening to traffic in June 2022, according to an official st... Read More


AL won't be allowed under any name: Zahed

Bangladesh, July 1 -- Prime Minister's Information and Broadcasting Adviser Dr Zahed Ur Rahman said on Tuesday that the Awami League (AL) would not be allowed to hold political programmes under any na... Read More


Mob assaults murder suspect outside N'ganj court

Bangladesh, July 1 -- The prime suspect in the high-profile murder of cable TV businessman Nasir was assaulted by an angry crowd after being brought to court in Narayanganj on Tuesday. The suspect, S... Read More


Nimaichra dam in poor condition

Bangladesh, July 1 -- The Sirajganj Integrated Development Project (SIRDP) is located in 8 upazilas of Sirajganj and Pabna Districts under Chalan Bill, especially Shahjadpur,Ullapara, Tarash Raiganj U... Read More


Plan rolled out to cut defaulted loans

Bangladesh, July 1 -- The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has unveiled a comprehensive medium-term strategy to address the country's mounting non-performing loans (NPLs), combining tighter supervision, faster lo... Read More