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One detained with 8,400 yaba pills at Dhaka airport

Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- Aviation Security, or AVSEC, has detained a passenger with 8,400 methamphetamine-based yaba tablets in his possession at Dhaka's Shahjalal International Airport. The Maldives-bound ... Read More


Hundred economic zones scaled down to five priority EZs

Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- Bangladesh scales back its big-dream plan to establish 100 economic zones across the country by 2030 and the current government prioritizes five full-blown EZs to deliver the desired... Read More


Govt publishes list of 'July warriors'

Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- The government has published a gazette containing a list of those injured in the mass uprising, recognising them as "July warriors". The Ministry of Liberation War Affairs published... Read More


All eyes on Manik Mia Avenue for launch of new political party Friday afternoon

Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- A much talked about new political organisation styled 'National Citizens' Party (NCP),' is set to be officially launched Friday afternoon at a rally in Dhaka, in the spirit of the Ju... Read More


Monthly allowance likely from March

Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- The distribution of monthly allowances for the families of martyrs of the July-August uprising and the injured is expected to begin in March, the chief adviser's press wing announced... Read More


Bay terminal: DPP gets nod next month, says CPA

Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- The development project proposal (DPP) of the Bay Terminal, a game changer that can potentially revitalise economy, is expected to get the green light by mid-March. Chittagong Port ... Read More


Forecast-Based Finance (FbF)--enhancing climate resilience in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- Bangladesh, a nation on the frontlines of climate change, endures severe and recurrent natural disasters. From cyclones to monsoon floods, the country faces ongoing challenges threat... Read More


Govt likely to hold polls by end of yr, says Dr Yunus

Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- The Interim Government might hold elections by the end of this year, said Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus when Zarah Bruhn, a Commissioner of the German government, called on ... Read More


DMP urges authorities to avoid road repairs during Ramadan

Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) requested all authorities concerned not to work on roads for utility purposes during the holy month of Ramadan to ease public suffering. Ramadan is e... Read More


DCCI, Sharjah Chamber ink MoU for mutual benefits

Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) and Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (UAE) on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for mutual benefits of Banglad... Read More