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Access to finance remains Bangladesh's weakest business pillar despite improvement: Experts

Dhaka, July 27 -- Access to finance remains the most severe bottleneck in Bangladesh's business environment, scoring lowest among 11 pillars assessed under the Bangladesh Business Index (BBX) 2024-25,... Read More


Gas shortage persists, Dhaka households struggle to cook

Dhaka, July 27 -- Prolonged gas shortages across the capital are disrupting daily life, leaving many households unable to cook meals on time. Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission ... Read More


Net investment in savings certificates turns positive after three-month decline

Dhaka, July 27 -- Net investment in national savings certificates (Sanchayapatra) returned to positive territory in April and May after remaining negative for three consecutive months, providing some ... Read More


Unlock your fullest potential for a better Bangladesh, PM tells children

Dhaka, July 27 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday urged children to unlock their fullest potential through education, discipline and sports, saying the stronger they become, the better they wi... Read More


No one will be denied treatment for lack of money: Zahid

Dhaka, July 27 -- Women and Children Affairs, and Social Welfare Minister Dr AZM Zahid Hossain on Monday said no one will be deprived of treatment due to a lack of money in "humane Bangladesh" being b... Read More


China economic zone to usher in new era of industrialisation, jobs: Salahuddin

Dhaka, July 27 -- Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Monday said the China Economic and Industrial Zone (CEIZ) in Anwara upazila of Chattogram marks the beginning of a new era of industrialisation and ... Read More


Bangladesh among 10 countries with highest hepatitis C cases: WHO

Dhaka, July 27 -- The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for urgent action in Bangladesh to expand access to hepatitis prevention, testing and treatment by breaking down the barriers that cont... Read More


Green chili prices soar in Dhaka as rains squeeze supply

Dhaka, July 27 -- Green chili prices have jumped sharply across Dhaka's kitchen markets over the past few days, with retailers raising prices by Tk 40 to Tk 60 per kilogram. The kitchen spice was sel... Read More


Ad-din Hospital gets back licence on three conditions

Dhaka, July 27 -- The government has reinstated the licence of Ad-din Medical College Hospital in Moghbazar, allowing it to resume operations on three conditions, one and half months after its licence... Read More


July Memorial Monument to be built on DU campus

Dhaka, July 27 -- The University of Dhaka (DU) has decided to build a 'July Memorial Monument' on its campus in memory of those martyred during the 2024 July Mass Uprising. The foundation stone of th... Read More