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Weak Research Links Threaten Bangladesh's Agri Progress: Experts

Dhaka, Oct. 18 -- Bangladesh has achieved remarkable success in agricultural production over the past few decades, becoming one of the top producers of several key crops and fisheries. However, weak ... Read More


CEPZ factory lacked fire safety certificate

Dhaka, Oct. 18 -- The seven-storey factory building gutted in a devastating inferno at the Chattogram Export Processing Zone (CEPZ), country's heart for economy, had no fire safety performance certifi... Read More


Pacific Jeans closes all CEPZ units indefinitely

Dhaka, Oct. 18 -- Leading denim manufacturer Pacific Jeans Group has shut down all seven of its factories in the Chattogram Export Processing Zone (CEPZ) indefinitely, following three days of worker u... Read More


One dead, dozens injured as Peru's new president faces widespread protests

Dhaka, Oct. 18 -- At least one person was killed and dozens of police officers injured in widespread protests overnight in Peru against President Jose Jeri, who assumed power just days ago, the state ... Read More


Worker dies as tree branch falls

Dhaka, Oct. 18 -- A construction worker died after a tree branch fell on his head while working in Chawkbazar area of Dhaka on Friday morning. The deceased was identified as Rubel Ahmed, 25, son of N... Read More


Teachers start hunger strike, plan for long march

Dhaka, Oct. 18 -- Teachers from MPO-listed educational institutions began a hunger strike at the Central Shaheed Minar in Dhaka on Friday demanding fulfillment of their three-point charter, including ... Read More


Push for next steps under ceasefire urged

Dhaka, Oct. 18 -- Hamas called on mediators on Friday to push for the next steps under the ceasefire in Gaza, including reopening the border, letting in aid, beginning reconstruction, setting up an ad... Read More


Shubh Dhanteras: Celebrating wealth that begins with health

India, Oct. 18 -- As we celebrate this auspicious day marking the beginning of the Diwali festival, Dhanteras is traditionally observed as a day of prosperity, renewal, and new beginnings. According ... Read More


PM Modi's vision reignites Andhra's journey of resurgence

India, Oct. 18 -- Andhra Pradesh is a state that has endured repeated political setbacks and emotional upheavals. It is perhaps the only state in India that has lost its capital three times - first Ch... Read More


Bomb threat to Delhi school turns out to be hoax

India, Oct. 18 -- A bomb threat e-mail sent to a private school in outer Delhi turned out to be a hoax, with police tracing the sender to a student who wanted to avoid exams, officials said on Friday.... Read More