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Vegetable prices soar in Dhaka as Ramadan begins

, March 2 -- The first day (Sunday) of Ramadan saw a sharp rise in vegetable prices across the capital, with essentials such as aubergine, cucumber and lemon reaching record-high rates. A visit to se... Read More


Election Commission committed to holding credible polls: CEC

, March 2 -- Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin on Sunday reaffirmed that the Election Commission's sole objective is to conduct a free, fair and credible election, with no personal agenda. ... Read More


Bus workers block Jamalpur-M'sing highway causing chaos

Jamalpur, March 2 -- Bus and minibus workers blockaded Jamalpur-Mymensingh highway for around one hour protesting an arson attack on a bus following a road accident that left one killed and three othe... Read More


Bus workers block Jamalpur ferry terminal causing chaos

Jamalpur, March 2 -- Bus and minibus workers blockaded Jamalpur ferry terminal for around one hour protesting an arson attack on a bus following a road accident that left one killed and three others i... Read More


Production at Ashuganj Fertiliser Factory suspended amid gas crisis

Brahmanbaria, March 2 -- The Production of urea at the Ashuganj Fertiliser Factory in Brahmanbaria was suspended again on Sunday due to gas shortage, just 38 days after resuming. The crisis forced th... Read More


Islami Bank Grahak Forum demands bank's handover to founding entrepreneurs

, March 2 -- Islami Bank Grahak Forum (IBGF) on Sunday demanded that Islami Bank be returned to its founding directors to restore customer trust. At a press conference at the Jatiya Press Club, the f... Read More


Independence Award to be given based on merit: Asif Nazrul

Dhaka, March 2 -- Independence Award will be conferred this year based on merit, rising above partisan and group considerations, said Law Adviser Professor Asif Nazrul on Sunday. The awards are being... Read More


Govt to provide grants to 78 research and innovation projects

Dhaka, March 2 -- The government is going to award grants to 78 research and innovation projects aimed at developing cutting-edge technology-driven solutions across diverse fields, including cybersecu... Read More


What are the new bank transactions hours during Ramadan?

Dhaka, March 2 -- Bank transaction hours have been adjusted for the month of Ramadan like the previous years. According to Bangladesh Bank's last week's directive, transactions will take place from 9... Read More


Zia Charitable case: SC defers appeal hearing to Monday

Dhaka, March 2 -- The Appellate Division on Sunday deferred to Monday the hearing on two petitions filed challenging the High Court verdict that acquitted BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia and two others in... Read More