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Bangladesh struggles to lure foreign visitors despite natural wonders

Dhaka, Oct. 17 -- Bangladesh's natural diversity, from the world's longest sea beach to the largest mangrove forest, offers all the makings of a thriving tourism economy. Yet, the country remains far ... Read More


MIRPUR FIRE: Toxic fumes billow even after 48hrs

Dhaka, Oct. 17 -- Even 48 hours after the incident, toxic fumes were coming out of the burnt chemical warehouse in the capital's Mirpur area on Thursday. The Fire Service and Civil Defence (FSCD) con... Read More


Investment can create millions of jobs, spur growth in BD

Dhaka, Oct. 17 -- Investing in climate adaptation and resilience is not a cost, it is a powerful economic strategy that can generate trillions in global economic gains, create millions of jobs, and sa... Read More


ACC approves illegal wealth case against Saber Hossain

Dhaka, Oct. 17 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has approved two separate cases against former minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury and his wife Rehana Hossain for allegedly acquiring wealth beyond... Read More


MPO teachers suspend their 'Long March to Jamuna' prog

Dhaka, Oct. 17 -- Agitating teachers of MPO-listed educational institutions suspended their scheduled 'Long March to Jamuna. Instead, they announced a 24-hour non-stop sit-in at the Central Shaheed M... Read More


Bangladesh's journey to vaccine self-sufficiency

Dhaka, Oct. 17 -- For decades, the robust immunisation programs of Bangladesh, a cornerstone of its public health success, were entirely dependent on imported vaccines. During the pandemic, this depen... Read More


UCB earnings slump on hefty provisioning triggered by sector cleanup

Dhaka, Oct. 17 -- United Commercial Bank's profit plunged 68 per cent year-on-year to Tk 320 million in the third quarter to September this year as provision on default loans escalated. Bad loans tha... Read More


CEPZ factory fire brought under control after 17 hours

Dhaka, Oct. 17 -- The devastating fire that broke out at a factory in the Chattogram Export Processing Zone (CEPZ) was brought under control after 17 hours of frantic efforts, the Fire Service said on... Read More


Shibir-backed candidates clinch key RUCSU posts; Ammar elected GS

Dhaka, Oct. 17 -- Jamaat-e-Islami's student wing Chhatra Shibir-backed candidates have secured key leadership positions in the long-awaited Rajshahi University Central Students' Union (RUCSU) election... Read More


Experts stress introduction of updated pneumococcal vaccine for children

Dhaka, Oct. 17 -- FE ONLINE REPORT Experts from leading health institutions said on Friday emphasised introduction of an updated pneumococcal vaccine to ensure better protection and improved health o... Read More