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Remittance inflow stays strong as BD expats send $1.61bn in 17 days of May

Dhaka, May 20 -- Bangladesh has received US $1.61 billion in inward remittances during the first 17 days of May, marking a robust flow of foreign currency from expatriate workers, according to a revis... Read More


BNP's 8-day programme marking Zia's death anniversary

, May 20 -- BNP on Tuesday announced an eight-day programme to observe the 44th death anniversary of its founder and former president Ziaur Rahman on May 30. BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul ... Read More


4-day national age group swimming & diving competition begins in Mirpur

, May 20 -- day 37th National Age Group Swimming and Diving Competition' 25, organised by Bangladesh Swimming Federation (BSF), will begin at the National Swimming Complex in Mirpur on Wednesday. BSF... Read More


Responsible business conduct urged in global supply chain

, May 20 -- The issue of responsible business conduct and human rights in global supply chain came under spotlight at an event here on Tuesday. The Initiative for Global Solidarity (IGS), implemented... Read More


Prolonged rainfall causes severe waterlogging in Kurigram

, May 20 -- Torrential rains have led to waterlogging and overflow of drains in various parts of Kurigram district town, disrupting daily life of the people. Due to poor drainage system, encroachment... Read More


RMG workers stage protest at Kakrail demanding arrears, Eid bonus

, May 20 -- Workers of eight factories of TNZ Group in Gazipur staged a sit-in at Kakrail Mosque intersection in the capital on Tuesday, demanding payment of arrears and Eid bonus. Earlier, the worke... Read More


Akshay Kumar reportedly plans Rs 25 crore lawsuit against Paresh Rawal over Hera Pheri 3 exit

, May 20 -- Actor Akshay Kumar is reportedly preparing to sue co-star Paresh Rawal for Rs 25 crore in damages following the latter's sudden departure from the highly anticipated film Hera Pheri 3, whi... Read More


IFAD approves US$70 mln for new climate-resilient agri project in Bangladesh

Dhaka, May 20 -- The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has approved a new US$70 million project to support rural communities in flood-prone and drought-prone regions adapt to envi... Read More


Oxfam, Fair Pay Foundation to promote responsible business, equality in tea industry

Dhaka, May 20 -- Oxfam and the Fair Pay Foundation (FPF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Oxford, UK which is seen as a step towards transforming the tea industry and uplifting the l... Read More


Fakhrul warns of 'black shadow' over democracy, alleges plot to derail election

, May 20 -- BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday expressed deep concern over what he described as a 'new black shadow' looming over Bangladesh's democratic future, warning of a... Read More