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Three IUT students die as picnic bus gets electrocuted in Gazipur

Dhaka, Nov. 23 -- Three students of Islamic University of Technology (IUT) died from electrocution while 30 others suffered injuries when a Gazipur-bound picnic bus got electrified at Udaykhali in Sre... Read More


Medicine prices may not rise in domestic mkt

Dhaka, Nov. 23 -- Medicine prices are unlikely to increase in Bangladesh due to its graduation in 2026, according to a latest study, but exports of pharmaceutical items would be affected as export sub... Read More


Cottage industries on the wane as production falls

Dhaka, Nov. 23 -- Smaller and medium industries in Bangladesh are becoming weaker as their production has steadily been down over the years, painting a grim picture of employment generation, according... Read More


Manufacturers count higher cost of production

Dhaka, Nov. 23 -- Producer prices in Bangladesh rose significantly under the impact of tightening monetary policies and restrictions on imports, with an adverse domino effect on the economy. The Prod... Read More


Industrial production stagnating for gas shortage, businesses decry

Dhaka, Nov. 23 -- Energy business is opening up for crisis resolution, the adviser concerned said as businesses Saturday urged the interim government to ensure reliable quality gas supply to industrie... Read More


Why now is a good time to invest in gold?

Dhaka, Nov. 23 -- Global uncertainties and inflationary pressures continue to affect economies worldwide, and Bangladesh is no exception. In such uncertain times, gold's appeal grows stronger, as it h... Read More


Babu, injured in uprising, sets off for Thailand for medical care

Dhaka, Nov. 23 -- Mohammad Babu, who was injured by police fire during the Anti-discrimination Student Movement protests, is on his way to Thailand for advanced medical treatment. He left for Bangkok... Read More


APEC Peru 2024 and the free trade agenda

Dhaka, Nov. 23 -- The APEC Peru 2024, the annual meeting of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member countries was held from November 15 to 16, 2024. APEC currently has 21 member states inc... Read More


COP29: Climate finance proposal sparks criticism

Dhaka, Nov. 23 -- The rich world has proposed US$250 billion on the final day of the 29th UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) Friday on the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) for climate finance, ... Read More


Covid can raise risk of heart problems for years: Study

Dhaka, Nov. 23 -- Since nearly the start of the pandemic, scientists have known that a Covid-19 infection increases the risk of heart problems, and a growing body of research now suggests that this ri... Read More