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Hidden hands in the fields: Dealers blamed for artificial fertiliser shortage in north

Rangpur, Nov. 2 -- Farmers across five northern districts - Rangpur, Lalmonirhat, Kurigram, Gaibandha and Nilphamari - are facing mounting difficulties due to what they describe as an artificial crisi... Read More


Fakhrul urges BNP leaders to strengthen digital presence

Dhaka, Nov. 2 -- BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday urged the party leaders and activists to strengthen their digital presence and make the full use of modern technology to sp... Read More


Remittance surge: Bangladesh bags $2.56 billion in October

Dhaka, Nov. 2 -- Bangladesh's remittances rose to US$2.56 billion in October, recording a 7 percent year-on-year growth and giving a fresh boost to the economy. The growth rate slowed significantly c... Read More


BSRF President seeks Info Adviser's cooperation to launch healthcare services for journalists

Dhaka, Nov. 2 -- Masudul Hoque, president of the Bangladesh Secretariat Reporters Forum (BSRF), has sought the cooperation of the Information and Broadcasting Adviser in introducing healthcare service... Read More


Bangladesh works to establish 'Defence Economic Zone' to export weapons

, Nov. 2 -- Bangladesh is looking for a suitable land area for setting up a 'Specialized Defence Economic Zone' to manufacture weapons and ammunition. The government has decided to establish such an ... Read More


Countrywidedrive to be conducted to curb air pollution: Adviser Rizwana

, Nov. 2 -- Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the Ministry of Water Resources, on Sunday directed all concerned agencies to launch a coordinate... Read More


Bangladesh voter count hits 12.76 crore

Dhaka, Nov. 2 -- The number of registered voters in Bangladesh has reached approximately 12.76 crore, according to the draft updated electoral rolls released by the Election Commission (EC) on Sunday.... Read More


3 'cattle lifters' lynched in Gaibandha: 200 sued

, Nov. 2 -- A case was filed on Sunday against 200 people in connection with the death of three 'cattle lifters' in a lynch-mob attack in Gobindaganj upazila of Gaibandha district. Tafir Uddin, sub-i... Read More


Widespread corruption found in power deals during AL regime: Committee

Dhaka, Nov. 2 -- The national committee formed to review deals signed under the " Quick Enhancement of Electricity and Energy Supply (Special Provisions) Act, 2010" during the Awami League regime has ... Read More


NCP finally agrees to accept 'Shapla Koli' as party symbol

Dhaka, Nov. 2 -- National Citizens Party (NCP) has finally agreed to accept 'Water Lily Bud' (Shapla Koli) instead of 'Water Lily' as its electoral symbol during its registration as a new political pa... Read More