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Rising burden of kidney diseases: Patients caught between costly private care and poor govt service

Dhaka, May 6 -- The woes of kidney patients are deepening in Bangladesh amid poor service management in government hospitals and costly treatment in private facilities. On the other hand, the number ... Read More


Interest payments on government debts swallow huge sums

Dhaka, May 6 -- Rising interest payments on government borrowings swallow a huge sum of Tk 712.53 billion during July-December of this fiscal year, in a 22-percent annualised increase. A latest repor... Read More


Sonali Bank holds workshop on resolution of audit objections

Dhaka, May 6 -- Sonali Bank PLC arranged a training workshop on resolution of audit objections, according to a press release. The workshop was held at the bank's head office conference room on Wednes... Read More


Fuel oil shortage, lower production trigger vegetable price increase

Dhaka, May 6 -- Vegetables have become more expensive, because of the shortage of fuel triggered by war between US and Iran. The production of vegetables also fell predictably at the end of the winter... Read More


Scope inlaid in pact for review suiting national interest

Dhaka, May 6 -- Bangladesh retains the option to review and adjust its trade treaty with the United States in keeping with national interest, says Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir to dispel ... Read More


Public hearing on power tariff hike from May 20

Dhaka, May 6 -- The country's energy regulator will hold a two-day public hearing on May 20 and 21 to justify tariff-hike proposals at the bulk and retail levels. The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Com... Read More


3-day international exhibition kicks off today

Dhaka, May 6 -- A three-day power, energy and construction equipment expo will kick off at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Center in Dhaka today (Thursday). This is the 15th International ... Read More


Mango harvesting begins in Satkhira

Dhaka, May 5 -- Mango harvesting officially began in Satkhira on Tuesday, with fresh produce arriving in local markets. Acting Deputy Commissioner Bishnupada Pall formally inaugurated the harvesting ... Read More


No load-shedding for a week as power supply meets demand

Dhaka, May 5 -- The country experienced no load-shedding for a week as electricity generation consistently matched demand, according to official data covering the period from April 27 to May 3. Favou... Read More


Measles deaths hit 25 at Mymensingh hospital

Dhaka, May 5 -- Admissions and deaths linked to measles symptoms are rising at Mymensingh Medical College Hospital (MMCH), pushing the death toll to 25. Around 11:30 am on Monday, a 7-month-old child... Read More