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4 more children die with measles-like symptoms; death toll reaches 922

, Aug. 19 -- Four more children died with measles-like symptoms in 24 hours until 8:00am on Wednesday, bringing the country's combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths to 922 th... Read More


No deficit in preparation for Thursday's Presidential election: CEC

Dhaka, Aug. 19 -- Describing the Presidential election as a historic one, Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin on Wednesday expressed optimism that they will be able to conduct the polls in a n... Read More


ECNEC clears 10 projects incolving Tk 9,333cr

, Aug. 19 -- The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) on Wednesday approved 10 projects involving a total cost of Tk 9,333.58 crore. These included six new and four revised pr... Read More


Five dead in south China landslide

, Aug. 19 -- Five people trapped in a landslide in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region have been confirmed dead, local authorities said Wednesday. The landslide occurred at about 11:26 a.m... Read More


Measles control may take 2-3 months: State Minister Muhit

Dhaka, Aug. 19 -- Health and Family Welfare State Minister M A Muhit on Wednesday said Bangladesh may need at least two to three months to bring measles under control and improve the overall situation... Read More


Youth killed in Rajbari lynch-mob attack over theft charge

, Aug. 19 -- year-old man was killed in a lynch-mob attack over an allegation of theft at Panchbaria village in Pangsha upazila of Rajbari district early Wednesday. The deceased was identified as Joj... Read More


Ecnec meeting underway with PM Tarique in chair

Dhaka, Aug. 19 -- The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) meeting is underway with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in the chair. The meeting started at 10:00am on Wednesday at ... Read More


BSEC cautions against fake statements attributed to chairman

Dhaka, Aug. 19 -- Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) on Wednesday all media outlets, journalists, social media users and investors to exercise utmost caution and professional respons... Read More


BSEC proposes major amendments to margin loan rules

Dhaka, Aug. 19 -- The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has framed draft amendments to the BSEC (Margin) Rules, proposing fundamental relaxations to make margin loans more accessibl... Read More


Rivers swallow nine schools, put six more in Gaibandha at risk

, Aug. 19 -- Nine government primary schools in Gaibandha district have been swallowed by the Teesta, Jamuna and Brahmaputra rivers in just one month, even as riverbank protection projects are being i... Read More