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IMF loan tranches propel reserves with $30b

Dhaka, June 28 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has disbursed the fourth and fifth tranches of its loan agreement with Bangladesh, totalling approximately $1.33 billion. This development has ... Read More


'Assure if EC got CA's message on Feb polls'

Dhaka, June 28 -- BNP senior leader Salahuddin Ahmed on Friday urged the interim government to assure the nation whether Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus conveyed to Chief Election Commissioner (CEC)... Read More


10,000 people at risk on Sylhet hills

Dhaka, June 28 -- Over 10,000 people continue to live precariously on the slopes of risky hills in Sylhet, despite repeated warnings from authorities. In the past five years alone, at least 20 people ... Read More


BD-Japan sign $630m loan deal

Dhaka, June 28 -- Bangladesh has signed a loan agreement worth approximately $630 million with Japan to fund the 'Construction of Dual Gauge Double Line between Joydebpur-Ishurdi Section Project (I)'-... Read More


2 killed as intercity train crushes motor bike

Dhaka, June 28 -- Two persons were killed in Nilphamari as arunning intercity train crushed a motor bike carrying the victims at 6.30 am today. The victims are identified as Bhobesh ChandraRoy (30 ) ... Read More


CAB calls for end to political influence on OMS, TCB appointment

Dhaka, June 28 -- Sr. Staff Reporter, Kishoreganj : Consumers Association of Bangladesh (CAB) has called for an end to political influence in the appointment of new dealers in the Open Market Sales (... Read More


Million deprived of healthcare in Koira

Dhaka, June 28 -- As there is still no full-fledged government hospital in Koira Sadar, the most disaster-prone upazila in the south of Bangladesh, nearly a million people have been deprived of health... Read More


Baby Gopal kept in hole during hunger

Dhaka, June 28 -- The child's name is Gopal Sawtal. He is three and a half years old. He has been physically disabled since birth. With everyone's cooperation, he wants to live a healthy life like ot... Read More


UK govt backs down on disability benefit cuts after rebellion

Dhaka, June 28 -- The United Kingdom government has backed down on controversial plans to slash disability and sickness benefits after a major rebellion by MPs, in a blow to Prime Minister Keir Starme... Read More


Myanmar junta chief confirms year-end election plan

Dhaka, June 28 -- Myanmar's junta chief said the country plans to hold elections in December and January, state media reported Thursday, pressing ahead with polls denounced as a sham by international ... Read More