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Trading begins in DSE, CSE on a positive note

Dhaka, July 21 -- The country's two major stock exchanges -- Dhaka and Chattogram -- opened the second trading session of the week on Monday on a bullish note, with key indices posting notable gains i... Read More


BGB launches arrest drive in Khagrachhari after gunfight with UPDF

Khagrachhari, July 21 -- A gunfight took place between members of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and hill-based group United People's Democratic Front (UPDF) in Matiranga upazila of Khagrachhari di... Read More


Workers block highway in Gazipur demanding dues; factory vandalised

Gazipur, July 21 -- Agitated workers of AA Young Mills Limited blocked the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway in Gazipur's Sreepur on Sunday evening by burning tyres, demanding payment of their due salaries. D... Read More


Man held with crystal meth, pistol in Teknaf: BGB

Dhaka, July 21 -- Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) detained a man with approximately 816 grams of crystal methamphetamine (ice) and a foreign pistol during a raid in Teknaf upazila of Cox's Ba... Read More


Online GD service launched in Khulna division

Khulna, July 21 -- Online General Diary (GD) service was launched at all 64 police stations under Khulna Range on Sunday midnight. The service was inaugurated from Dumuria Police Station and is now a... Read More


EU provides €26mn for Bangladesh education; Miller calls it key to inclusive society

Dhaka, July 21 -- Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to Bangladesh Michael Miller has said education is one of the most powerful investments they can make for a "more just, inclusive and prosperous... Read More


Climate change driving up grocery prices globally

Dhaka, July 21 -- Climate change is making groceries more expensive across the globe, as extreme weather events-droughts, floods, and heat waves-disrupt agricultural production and inflate food prices... Read More


NCC begins reform talks with political parties

Dhaka, July 21 -- round reform talks between the National Consensus Commission (NCC) and the political parties began on Monday morning to discuss several constitutional issues. The discussion began a... Read More


Fresh low pressure area likely over Bay of Bengal on July 24: BMD

Dhaka, July 21 -- A low pressure area is likely to form over the North Bay on July 24, according the Bangladesh Meteorological Department(BMD). Monsoon is fairly active over Bangladesh and moderate o... Read More


Dristi Chakma's work among top entries for global exhibition in London

Dhaka, July 21 -- artist Dristi Chakma has recently achieved international acclaim as one of her drawings was selected among the top entries from over 7,000 submissions in the Drawing of the Year Awar... Read More