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India says Ganga Treaty issues to be discussed under JRC; Bangladesh awaits response

Dhaka, Aug. 29 -- India has said issues relating to the Ganga Water Treaty between Bangladesh and India will be discussed under the framework of the bilateral Joint Rivers Commission (JRC) as Banglade... Read More


Measles: Death toll hits 963 as 3 more die in 24 hrs

Dhaka, Aug. 29 -- Three more children died with measles-like symptoms in 24 hours until 8:00am on Saturday, bringing the country's combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths to 9... Read More


No shortage of fertiliser, action if artificial crisis created: Agriculture Minister

, Aug. 29 -- Agriculture and Fisheries and Livestock Minister Mohammed Aminur Rashid on Saturday said the country has sufficient fertiliser supplies and warned that strict action would be taken agains... Read More


Laldia Container Terminal construction set to begin Sunday

Dhaka, Aug. 29 -- The construction of the Laldia Container Terminal at Chattogram Port, one of Bangladesh's largest public-private partnership (PPP) investments involving more than US$550 million, wil... Read More


No one above law in enforced disappearance cases: Rizvi

Dhaka, Aug. 29 -- BNP Acting Secretary General Advocate Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Saturday said no individual or institution should remain above the law and called for impartial investigations and justice ... Read More


PM pledges to fulfil aspirations of martyrs, victims of democratic movements

, Aug. 29 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday pledged that his government would make its utmost efforts to fulfil the aspirations of those who sacrificed their lives or suffered injuries in t... Read More


Wall Street week ahead: The market eyes the monthly jobs report

, Aug. 29 -- Wall Street will get several important updates this week about the health of the U.S. jobs market. On Tuesday, the U.S. will release its July report focusing on job openings and turnover... Read More


Govt raises rewards for information on looted, illegal arms

, Aug. 29 -- Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Saturday announced increased cash rewards for people providing information leading to the recovery of looted and illegal firearms as part of intensified ... Read More


Gold price falls by Tk 7,115 per bhori after four hikes

, Aug. 29 -- Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) has cut gold prices by Tk 7,115 per bhori after four consecutive increases, setting the price of 22-carat gold at Tk 2,40,628 per bhori including ... Read More


PM hands appointment letters to 74 from families of enforced disappearance, July uprising victims

, Aug. 29 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday handed over appointment letters to 74 people from families of victims of enforced disappearances, murders and the July mass uprising. At a cerem... Read More