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Enough stocks to keep markets stable during Ramadan, says Minister Muktadir

Sylhet, Feb. 20 -- Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir on Friday said the government has adequate stocks of essential commodities to keep market prices stable during the holy month of Ramadan. ... Read More


Brain organoids show goal-directed learning in control task

Dhaka, Feb. 20 -- Researchers at the University of California, Santa Cruz have successfully trained lab-grown brain organoids to solve a classic engineering challenge known as the inverted pendulum or... Read More


57 children among 487 killed in January road crashes in Bangladesh: RSF

, Feb. 19 -- At least 57 children among 487 people were killed in 559 road accidents across Bangladesh in January this year, according to a report released by the Road Safety Foundation. The crashes ... Read More


Flower vendor killed in motorcycle crash in Shahbagh

Dhaka, Feb. 19 -- A female flower vendor was killed after being hit by a speeding motorcycle in the capital's Shahbagh area on Thursday morning. The victim was identified as Mukta Akhter, 45, who use... Read More


Vijay Deverakonda's Hyderabad home illuminated ahead of wedding with Rashmika Mandanna

, Feb. 19 -- Actor Vijay Deverakonda's Hyderabad residence was seen lit up ahead of his highly anticipated wedding with actress Rashmika Mandanna, fueling excitement among fans. The couple is reporte... Read More


10 lakh families to get affordable protein-rich food during Ramadan

, Feb. 19 -- The government will provide protein-rich food at subsidised prices to around 10 lakh low-income families across the country during the holy month of Ramadan, said State Minister for Fishe... Read More


Govt office, banks begin new office schedule as Ramadan starts

, Feb. 19 -- Revised office hours for government offices, banks and financial institutions came into effect on Thursday as the holy month of Ramadan began. According to a notification issued by the M... Read More


'Not all collections in the road transport sector is extortion': Roads, Railways and Shipping Minister

Dhaka, Feb. 19 -- Roads, Railways and Shipping Minister Sheikh Rabiul Alam on Thursday said money collected through mutual understanding among transport-related organisations cannot be termed extortio... Read More


Two held with 24kg hemp in Jhenaidah

, Feb. 19 -- Members of the Department of Narcotics Control (DNC) seized 24 Kgs of hemp and arrested two alleged drug traders during a raid in Jhenaidah on Wednesday afternoon. The raid was conducted... Read More


Transport contractors go on strike in Khulna, food supply disrupted

, Feb. 19 -- Food supply activities in Khulna have come to a standstill following an indefinite strike by members of Khulna Food Transport Contractors Association, with leaders blaming a truck owners'... Read More