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Govt, BSK to jointly develop reading habit among students

Dhaka, April 23 -- The government has decided to work jointly with Bishwa Shahitya Kendra (BSK) to promote reading habit among students in the country. The decision was taken at a meeting between Pri... Read More


5 more die of measles, similar symptoms in 24 hours: DGHS

Dhaka, April 23 -- Five more children have died of measles and measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours until 8:00am Thursday. Of the latest fatalities, one was a confirmed measles death, according to t... Read More


BMCCI, Daffodil Group sign MoU to advance Bangladesh's semiconductor and tech landscape

Dhaka, April 23 -- The Bangladesh-Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BMCCI) and Daffodil Group, in collaboration with Daffodil International University (DIU), have signed a Memorandum of Under... Read More


BGMEA seeks extended central bank support to tackle apparel sector crisis

Dhaka, April 23 -- Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has urged Bangladesh Bank to strengthen policy support and extend key deadlines to help the readymade garment (RMG... Read More


Emergency pipeline repairs to disrupt gas supply in parts of Dhaka

Dhaka, April 23 -- Residents in parts of Dhaka are set to face eight hours of low gas pressure as urgent pipeline repair work continues in Ashkona. On Thursday, Titas Gas Transmission and Distributio... Read More


NBR chief rules out tax cuts, stresses widening tax net

Dhaka, April 23 -- Chairman of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) Md Abdur Rahman Khan on Wednesday ruled out tax cuts for now, saying the government's priority is to boost revenue collection by wide... Read More


10-year bond yields jump on weak demand

Dhaka, April 23 -- Yields on 10-year government bonds rose sharply on Tuesday, reflecting subdued demand from banks that are increasingly favouring shorter-term instruments to manage liquidity and ris... Read More


RAKUB secures ISO/IEC 27001:2022 re-certification

Dhaka, April 23 -- RAJSHAHI: Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank (RAKUB) has successfully secured ISO/IEC 27001:2022 re-certification, reinforcing its commitment to safeguarding digital banking operations an... Read More


Costly rail stations fall into disuse amid acute staff shortage

Dhaka, April 23 -- Massive investment in flagship railway stations is now being questioned, with many lying idle and poorly maintained years after inauguration due to staff shortages. Sources say tha... Read More


Deal with Boeing by Apr 30 to procure 14 aircraft: State minister

Dhaka, April 23 -- The government is working to sign a deal with US-based Boeing Company by April 30 to purchase 14 aircraft and lease several others, as part of efforts to make Biman Bangladesh Airli... Read More