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Broad-gauge line on Lalmonirhat-Parbatipur route: Railway DG

Dhaka, Jan. 24 -- The government has a long-term plan for the installation of a broad-gauge rail line on the Lalmonirhat-Parbatipur route and construction of a new Teesta rail bridge, Railway Director... Read More


Saraswati Puja: Festivity all across DU Jagannath Hall

Dhaka, Jan. 24 -- Devotion, reverence, and youthful enthusiasm filled the Jagannath Hall premises of Dhaka University (DU) on Friday as Saraswati Puja was celebrated in a vibrant and festive atmospher... Read More


JU students' short film 'The Haze' honoured in Greece

Dhaka, Jan. 24 -- A short film produced by students of Jahangirnagar University (JU) has earned international recognition at a film festival in Greece. The experimental short film- 'The Haze'- receiv... Read More


Chickpeas, edible oil, sugar get pricier

Dhaka, Jan. 24 -- Prices of chickpeas, edible oil, and sugar increased in the last week for no plausible reasons. Prices of the aforesaid items remained high over the past few weeks, though the holy ... Read More


One-person company registration galore

Dhaka, Jan. 24 -- One-person companies (OPCs) galore with a record 301 registered in just first six months of the fiscal year, surpassing the total formed in several previous full years, official data... Read More


Shaping political socialisation in BD

Dhaka, Jan. 24 -- Political preferences, loyalties, and behaviours do not emerge spontaneously in Bangladesh. They are cultivated over the years through subtle and persistent influence of social insti... Read More


Lions International allocates 300 development, humanitarian projects

Dhaka, Jan. 24 -- Lions International has allocated over 300 development and humanitarian projects across Bangladesh, each valued at more than US$1.0 million, aimed at bolstering the country's socio-e... Read More


Bangladesh, India reaffirm depth of ties; stress people-centred cooperation

Dhaka, Jan. 24 -- Bangladesh and India used the occasion of the 77th anniversary of India's Republic Day to publicly reaffirm the depth of their bilateral relationship, highlighting shared history, ex... Read More


Cash-Based Social Safety Net Progs: Monthly allowances likely to go up

Dhaka, Jan. 24 -- The interim government is likely to enhance allowances for distressed people from the next fiscal year as the cabinet committee concerned will sit tomorrow to finalise the decision, ... Read More


Affluent banks invest surplus liquidity in lower-interest state instrument

Dhaka, Jan. 24 -- A major cut in the interest rate on standing deposit facility (SDF) can hardly stop affluent banks from loading their surplus funds into the state-guaranteed deposit instrument despi... Read More