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DCCI urges faster FTAs, stronger economic diplomacy

, July 14 -- Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) President Taskeen Ahmed on Tuesday urged the government to accelerate the signing of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and Preferential Trade Agre... Read More


Erosion takes serious turn in Gaibandha as 18-kilometre flood protection dam collapsed

, July 14 -- Severe river erosion and damage to an 18-kilometre flood protection embankment along the Teesta, Jamuna and Brahmaputra rivers have triggered panic among thousands of families in Gaibandh... Read More


US-Bangla Tk 98,000 offer to transport pilgrims a 'plus point' for fare negotiations: Religious Affairs Secy

, July 14 -- Bangla Airlines proposal to carry hajj pilgrims at a fare of Tk 98,000 a plus point, Religious Affairs Secretary Munshi Alauddin Al Azad said the offer has strengthened the government's p... Read More


Govt to generate 42.5MW electricity from Dhaka waste by 2028

, July 14 -- The government has taken an initiative to generate 42.5 megawatts (MW) of electricity by August 2028 by processing around 3,000 tonnes of waste produced daily in Dhaka, said Prime Ministe... Read More


Govt considering relocation of hill residents: Minister

, July 14 -- The government is considering relocating families living on hills and at the slopes to safer plain lands, Disaster Management and Relief Minister Asadul Habib Dulu said on Tuesday. "To r... Read More


No plan now to nationalise private primary schools: Milon

, July 14 -- The government currently has no plan to nationalise private primary schools, Education Minister Dr ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon told Parliament on Tuesday. "The government has no plan at pres... Read More


BB grants exemption to Shinepukur Ceramics to open LCs with 100% margin until Dec 2027

, July 14 -- Bangladesh Bank (BB) has exempted Shinepukur Ceramics Limited from a specific restrictive provision allowing the company to open Letters of Credit (LC) with a 100 percent margin through S... Read More


JCD urges dialogue to resolve HSC exam protest, opposes road blockade

, July 14 -- Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) Central General Secretary Nasir Uddin Nasir on Tuesday said there is still scope for the government to reconsider its decision regarding the ongoing student... Read More


Govt may hold re-examinations for flood-hit HSC examinees: Education Minister

, July 14 -- Education Minister Dr A N M Ehsanul Hoque Milon on Tuesday said the government may arrange re-examinations if Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinees were unable to sit their exams d... Read More


101 parks to be constructed in country: Housing Minister

, July 14 -- The government has planned to construct 101 parks across the country to address the acute shortage of parks, playgrounds and open spaces. Housing and Public Works Minister Zakaria Taher ... Read More