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Agent banking expands access but lags in credit, gender inclusion: Study

Dhaka, April 16 -- Bangladesh's agent banking revolution has a paradox at its heart; over the past decade, the country has built one of South Asia's most extensive agent banking networks over 21,000 o... Read More


Power supply to remain shut in parts of Sylhet on Saturday

Sylhet, April 16 -- Several areas in Sylhet city will face electricity outages on Saturday due to transformer repair and maintenance, transmission line development, and tree pruning work, according to... Read More


16 fishermen jailed for catching jatka in Chandpur

Chandpur, April 16 -- Mobile courts on Thursday sentenced nine fishermen to different jail terms after 16 were arrested for catching jatka in violation of restrictions in the Padma-Meghna river sanctu... Read More


UP member jailed for stockpiling diesel in Chuadanga

Chuadanga, April 16 -- A mobile court has sentenced a Union Parishad (UP) member to 15-day imprisonment for illegally stockpiling diesel in Sadar upazila of Chuadanga district. The drive was conducte... Read More


Dhaka-Mymensingh rail link restored after four hours

Bangladesh, April 16 -- Rail communication on the Dhaka-Mymensingh route resumed early Thursday after remaining suspended for nearly four hours due to the fall of a tree on the track. The disruption ... Read More


High-altitude gene mutation may offer new hope for repairing nerve damage

Dhaka, April 16 -- A genetic adaptation that helps animals like yaks and Tibetan antelopes survive in low-oxygen environments could open up a new pathway for repairing nerve damage in humans, accordin... Read More


Trump announces ceasefire between Lebanon, Israel

, April 16 -- US President Donald Trump has announced that Lebanon and Israel have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire, set to begin at 5pm EST, following what he described as "excellent conversations" with ... Read More


Chinmoy Krishna Das granted bail in one case

, April 16 -- Chinmoy Krishna Das, the suspended ISKCON leader and spokesperson of Bangladesh Sammilito Sanatani Jagran Jote, has been granted bail in one case on Thursday while remaining in custody i... Read More


8 simple skincare tips to protect your skin this summer

Dhaka, April 16 -- With rising temperatures, high humidity and strong sun exposure, skincare needs extra care during summer to prevent excess oil, breakouts, dehydration and sun damage. Dermatologist... Read More


Seeds of Sadaqah sponsors mass wedding of 126 underprivileged couples in Sylhet

Sylhey, April 16 -- On a festive Thursday in Sylhet city, a convention hall became the setting for 126 new beginnings-where poor, orphaned, and financially struggling young men and women stepped into ... Read More