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Two toddlers drown in Rajshahi's Godagari

Rajshahi, Sept. 29 -- Two toddlers drowned in a pond in Mathabhanga village of Godagari upazila in Rajshahi on Monday. The deceased were identified as Karima Khatun, 2, daughter of Ruhul Amin, and Md... Read More


Rizvi alleges 'deep conspiracies' surrounding Puja celebrations

Dhaka, Sept. 29 -- BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Tuesday alleged that deep conspiracies are at play in the country centring Durga Puja celebrations. "Sudden signs of turmoil... Read More


9 in ten children in Bangladesh face abuse, physical punishment: Speakers

, Sept. 29 -- Nine out of every ten children aged between 1 and 14 years in Bangladesh face physical punishment or psychological abuse, often inflicted by parents, teachers or guardians, according to ... Read More


Court orders freezing of investments by Sikder's children in Thailand

, Sept. 29 -- A Dhaka court on Monday ordered the freezing of investments held in seven companies in Thailand under the names of three children of the late Zainul Haque Sikder, former chairman of Nati... Read More


National Pay Commission starts work on overhauling pay scale

, Sept. 29 -- The National Pay Commission has begun its work with the goal of formulating recommendations for a fair, transparent, and effective pay scale. Four online questionnaires have been prepar... Read More


Effective branding, compliance key to boosting CMSME exports: DCCI

Dhaka, Sept. 29 -- Effective branding, proper marketing strategies and stronger compliance support are essential for unlocking the export potential of Bangladesh's cottage, micro, small and medium ent... Read More


Noor Ali, 13 others sued over manpower export fraud

Dhaka, Sept. 29 -- Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has filed a case against 14 people including Noor Ali, owner of Unique Eastern (Pvt) Ltd, over allegations of organised fraud involving Tk 40... Read More


EU plans to deploy 150 observers for Bangladesh election: EC Secretary

Dhaka, Sept. 29 -- The European Union (EU) is keen to send 150 observers to Bangladesh during the upcoming national election, said Election Commission (EC) Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed on Monday. A ... Read More


Jewellery shops to remain closed Tuesday for Durga Puja

Dhaka, Sept. 29 -- All jewellery outlets across the country will remain closed on Tuesday (Sept 30) on the occasion of Durga Puja, said Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) on Monday. In a press ... Read More


India claiming Bangladesh's GI products as its own: Industries Secretary

, Sept. 29 -- Industries Secretary Obaidur Rahman has said India has registered several of Bangladesh's traditional Geographical Indication (GI) products in its own name, creating complications for Ba... Read More