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NASA postpones crewed lunar landing to 2028

Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- NASA on Friday announced adjustments to its Artemis lunar exploration program, adding a mission ahead of its planned crewed moon landing and postponing the landing to 2028 from 2027.... Read More


'Such wars benefit no one,' says Bangladesh FM on Pakistan-Afghanistan clash

Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- Bangladesh has not issued a formal statement on the conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan, but is trying to persuade both sides as a friendly state, according to Foreign Minister... Read More


Man dies in AC explosion in Old Dhaka

Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- A man succumbed to burn injuries following an air conditioner explosion at a house in Narinda, Old Dhaka. The deceased, Mohammad Selim (33), passed away around 10:40 pm on Friday at... Read More


Eid sales yet to gain momentum in capital

Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- Eid sales in different shopping malls in the capital are yet to gain momentum as the majority of buyers are remaining tight-fisted at the month-end amid inflationary pressure, accord... Read More


BB to phase out 14-day repo from May 3

Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- The existing repo facilities are being squeezed further as the Bangladesh Bank (BB) is set to phase out its 14-day liquidity window in a move to make banks manage funds more efficien... Read More


Cybersecurity bulwark to be built under aided project

Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- A security bulwark is being built around Bangladesh's burgeoning digital activity under a Tk 6.7-billion project to ensure cybersecurity against threats, hacks and heists, officials ... Read More


EBL to support Footsteps to establish specialized libraries for children with special needs

Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has announced a strategic partnership with Footsteps Bangladesh under its flagship project "Project Britto", to establish specialized libraries for children wi... Read More


Monir Sikder of Barishal wins motorcycle on cash remittance

Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- Monir Sikder, a client of the Muladi branch in Barishal won the fifth motorcycle in the Cash Remittance Festival by receiving remittance through Ria Money Transfer at Islami Bank Ban... Read More


Shafiul Alam Ujjal elected president of BELIA; Yadul Haque made general secretary

Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- Shafiul Alam Ujjal has been elected President and Yadul Haque as General Secretary of the Bangladesh Elevator Escalators and Lift Importers Association (BELIA), the organisation of l... Read More


PM to launch family card programme in Bogura in March 10

Dhaka, Feb. 27 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is scheduled to visit Bogura to inaugurate the government's Family Card programme on March 10. He will formally launch the programme at Bogura Sadar up... Read More