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Realtors seek policy support to boost housing sector

Dhaka, May 6 -- Realtors have sought government's necessary policy support for development of the country's housing sector for ensuring accommodation for people of different income groups. The appeal... Read More


LGRD seeks Tk 9.0b extra development funds

Dhaka, May 6 -- The Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives (LGRD) has sought an additional Tk 9.0 billion for the current fiscal year (FY 2025-26) to meet urgent development... Read More


USF to honour slain Bangladeshi students Bristy and Limon with posthumous doctoral degrees

Dhaka, May 6 -- The University of South Florida (USF) on Tuesday announced that will award posthumous doctoral degrees to Nahida Bristy and Zamil Limon, two Bangladeshi students who were murdered last... Read More


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