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Dhaka condemns killing of three Bangladeshis by mob in India's Tripura

Dhaka, Oct. 17 -- Bangladesh has strongly condemned the killing of three of its citizens in India's north-eastern state of Tripura, calling the incident a "brutal" and "unacceptable" act that violates... Read More


July Charter signed for 'new Bangladesh'

Dhaka, Oct. 17 -- Head of interim government Prof Muhammad Yunus and major political parties' leaders Friday signed on the July National Charter 2025 stipulating institutional reforms for rebuilding B... Read More


Gold prices hit new record

Dhaka, Oct. 17 -- Gold notched a new high above $4,300 an ounce on Friday and was poised for its best week in five years, as signs of weakness in US regional banks, global trade frictions and expectat... Read More


Pakistan flags pest issues in pineapple

Dhaka, Oct. 17 -- Bangladesh and Pakistan have initiated a process to expand bilateral trade in fruits, sources say. As part of the move, a meeting was recently held between the Plant Quarantine Wing... Read More


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