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NBR staff continue work abstention for day 3

Dhaka, May 17 -- Officers and employees of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) continued their work abstention on Saturday. The protest programme called by the NBR Reform Unity Council, a platform re... Read More


Hilsa returns to Chandpur markets after ban

Dhaka, May 17 -- After a two-month ban that kept nets dry and hopes high, the beloved hilsa has returned to Chandpur's markets, rekindling excitement among fishermen and food lovers alike. The renewe... Read More


Rain likely across country; temperature may drop

Dhaka, May 17 -- The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted rain at several places in seven divisions of the country, including Dhaka, in 24 hours commencing at 9:00 am on Saturday. ... Read More


BAU study uncovers deadly parasites in slum

Dhaka, May 17 -- A group of researchers from the Department of Parasitology at Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) has identified several harmful intestinal parasites affecting both humans and an... Read More


With cash in hand, US Co resurrects investment plan

Dhaka, May 17 -- With cash in hand, US energy giant Chevron assures state-run Petrobangla of resurrecting its held-back investment worth around US$65 million in Jalalabad compression project, insiders... Read More


Tk 2.30t ADP gets approval today

Dhaka, May 17 -- A meticulously cobbled Tk 2.30-trillion annual development programme (ADP), this interim government's maiden make of national development recipe, gets the all-clear today (Sunday) wit... Read More


Fresh STP estimates big-budget investment worth $59b

Dhaka, May 17 -- A big-budget investment of US$59 billion is estimated in an updated strategic plan to improve Dhaka's transport system as officials say lacking in planning heretofore resulted in the ... Read More


Two youths stabbed to death in Mohammadpur, Hazaribagh

Dhaka, May 17 -- Two people, including a university student, were stabbed to death, and another was injured in attacks by miscreants in the capital's Mohammadpur and Hazaribagh areas on Friday night. ... Read More


Parvez sets six-hitting record for Bangladesh in UAE clash

Dhaka, May 17 -- Parvez Hossain Emon has smashed a massive slog-swept six off leg-spinner Mohammad Zuhaib to set a new record for the most sixes in a T20I innings by a Bangladeshi batter. Against the... Read More


Gold price increases, Tk 167,098 per bhori

Dhaka, May 17 -- The price of gold in Bangladesh has been increased. The rate for 22-carat gold-the highest quality-has gone up by Tk 1,364 per bhori (11.664 grams), setting the new price at Tk 167,09... Read More