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MJF applauds BBS recognition of women's unpaid work at GDP's 18.9%

Dhaka, Sept. 10 -- Manusher Jonno Foundation (MJF) has congratulated the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) on the landmark findings of its first Household Production Satellite Accounts (HPSA). Th... Read More


China's some CGI principles consistent with Bangladesh policy: Govt

, Sept. 10 -- The interim government on Wednesday said some of the principles of the China-proposed Global Governance Initiative (CGI) are 'consistent' with Bangladesh's policy. "Some of the principl... Read More


German diplomat visits AMANN Bangladesh manufacturing plant

, Sept. 10 -- Ms. Anja Kersten, Charge d'Affaires of the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Dhaka, visited the manufacturing plant of 'AMANN Bangladesh Limited', a key part of the AMANN Gro... Read More


NBR to allow exporters to import duty-free raw materials: Chairman

Dhaka, Sept. 10 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has taken a move to introduce duty-free raw material import system for the exporters who do not have any bond license. "We have already started ... Read More


Availability of anti-hypertensive medicine at the grassroots level crucial to lower NCD risk

, Sept. 10 -- Ensuring the availability of hypertension medicines at all Community Clinics and Upazila Health Complexes through sustainable financing is essential, speakers said at a media workshop T... Read More


Newly-built Bangladesh Embassy complex in Thimphu opens

, Sept. 10 -- The newly built Bangladesh Embassy Complex at Hejo in Thimphu was inaugurated on Tuesday, marking a significant milestone in Bhutan-Bangladesh diplomatic relations. Princess Eeuphelma C... Read More


Taijul becomes first Bangladeshi to earn SA20 contract

Dhaka, Sept. 10 -- Taijul Islam has made a bit of history. The left-arm spinner is the first Bangladeshi to be signed by a team in South Africa's franchise competition, the SA20. Durban Super Giants ... Read More


Police arrest 1,823 people in nationwide anti-crime crackdown

Dhaka, Sept. 10 -- Police arrested 1,823 people in a special nationwide drive in last 24 hours till 6:00am on Wednesday, Police Headquarters said in a text message on Wednesday afternoon. Of them, 1,... Read More


2 more die of dengue, 625 hospitalised in 24hrs

, Sept. 10 -- Two more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till Wednesday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 139 this year. The recent... Read More


DUCSU: Shadik enjoys commanding lead in race for VP as Shibir set to sweep top three posts

, Sept. 10 -- backed panel's Vice President (VP) candidate in the DUCSU election, Shadik Kayem, racked up an impressive 7,516 votes with voting tallies from five of the eight polling centres announced... Read More