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Aid inflows lag behind FY goals

Bangladesh, May 25 -- Foreign aid disbursement and fresh commitments to Bangladesh remained significantly below fiscal year targets during the current financial year, while the country's external debt... Read More


Govt races to unlock as budget support falls short

Bangladesh, May 25 -- Amid mounting economic pressure stemming from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the government is increasingly turning to the reallocation of unused foreign-funded project... Read More


Court fixes June 1 for Ramisa case charges

Bangladesh, May 25 -- A Dhaka court on Sunday fixed June 1 for a hearing on the framing of charges in the case filed over the rape and murder of eight-year-old Ramisa in Pallabi, where the child was a... Read More


This Eid, Our Own Cows Are Finally Getting Their Chance

Bangladesh, May 25 -- For as long as most of us can remember, the weeks leading up to Eid-ul-Azha have followed the same rhythm - the markets buzzing with the arrival of cattle trucks from across the ... Read More


Women lead expansion of cattle farming

Bangladesh, May 25 -- Mahmuda Begum Shukta began a small cattle farm at her village home in Borogangdia under Daulatpur Upazila of Kushtia district with the dream of earning additional income and beco... Read More


Countrywide cattle trade picks up ahead of Eid

Bangladesh, May 25 -- Sacrificial animal markets across the country, including those in the capital, have started bustling with activity ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, as buyers and sellers gather for one of t... Read More


Millions gather for holy Hajj

Bangladesh, May 25 -- The sacred Hajj pilgrimage officially begins today as millions of Muslims from around the world gather in the holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia, to perform one of the most import... Read More


People heading home for Eid

Bangladesh, May 25 -- With the holy Eid-ul-Adha approaching, thousands of residents of the capital have started leaving Dhaka to celebrate the festival with their families in their native villages, in... Read More


Information Minister expresses solidarity with Palestine

Bangladesh, May 25 -- Minister for Information and Broadcasting Zahir Uddin Swapan has expressed deep sympathy and solidarity with the people of Palestine. He reaffirmed Bangladesh's firm stance in su... Read More


Health Ministry committed to stronger tobacco control measures: Health Minister

Bangladesh, May 25 -- The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is committed to taking all necessary initiatives for tobacco control to protect public health, said Health and Family Welfare Minister S... Read More