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Govt approves Tk 334.74 billion Padma Barrage project to revive rivers, curb salinity

Dhaka, May 13 -- The government on Wednesday approved a Tk 33,474.45 crore (334.7445 billion) project to build the first phase of the Padma Barrage, aiming to revive drying river systems, reduce salin... Read More


Govt appoints 96 more 'deprived' candidates from 27th BCS

Dhaka, May 13 -- The government has appointed 96 more candidates who had long been deprived despite passing the 27th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examination. The Ministry of Public Administration ... Read More


Walton launches AI-powered premium washing machines

Dhaka, May 13 -- Bangladesh's electrical and electronics brand Walton has unveiled several new models of premium-category washing machines featuring AI-powered smart wash solutions and advanced techno... Read More


Walton launches premium models washing machines with AI-powered smart wash feature

Dhaka, May 13 -- Bangladesh's leading electrical and electronics brand Walton has unveiled four new models of premium-category washing machine featuring innovative technologies and AI-powered smart wa... Read More


President Shahabuddin diagnosed with heart block, undergoes stent implantation in UK

Dhaka, May 13 -- A significant block has been detected in the heart of President Mohammed Shahabuddin during a routine medical check-up in the United Kingdom, prompting immediate angioplasty and place... Read More


ECNEC approves multipurpose Padma Barrage project

Dhaka, May 13 -- Decades of wait is all but over now as the government on Wednesday adopted the multipurpose Padma Barrage project meant to mitigate water-scarcity impacts in vast areas and facilitate... Read More


Biscuit makers seek zero VAT amid rising production costs

Dhaka, May 13 -- The Bangladesh Auto Biscuit & Bread Manufacturers' Association (BABBMA) has formally requested the National Board of Revenue (NBR) to completely withdraw Value Added Tax (VAT) on bisc... Read More


Experts call for higher health budget allocation to control hypertension

Dhaka, May 13 -- Sustainable financing and a strong primary healthcare system are crucial to address the growing number of hypertension patients in the country, health experts and officials said at a ... Read More


Islami Bank Central Laboratory organizes seminar on measles prevention and awareness

Dhaka, May 13 -- A seminar on measles treatment, prevention and awareness was organized by Islami Bank Central Laboratory on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Nayapaltan of the Capital. Professor Dr. M. Masu... Read More


Ex-chief justice Khairul Haque gets bail in 2 more cases, 'no obstacle to release'

Dhaka, May 12 -- The High Court has granted bail to former chief justice ABM Khairul Haque in two murder cases filed with Jatrabari Police Station and Adabor Police Station. On Tuesday, a bench compr... Read More