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Steps needed for eco-friendly building construction: Adviser Rizwana

Dhaka, Feb. 27 -- Necessary steps must be taken to construct eco-friendly buildings under government development projects to prevent electricity wastage, Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan said o... Read More


2-month fishing ban in Padma-Meghna to start March 1

Chandpur, Feb. 27 -- In a move to increase the production of the national fish, hilsa, the government has announced a two-month fishing ban in the Padma-Meghna rivers in Chandpur. The ban from Saturd... Read More


Japan, UNHCR sign $1.6mn deal to boost Rohingya support in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Feb. 27 -- The government of Japan and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, have recently signed a partnership agreement to improve living conditions, strengthen primary healthcare and empower Rohingy... Read More


Sweden reaffirms longstanding partnership with Bangladesh

Dhaka, Feb. 27 -- General Dr Jakob Granit has reaffirmed Sweden's longstanding partnership with Bangladesh since its independence, stating that global changes pose significant challenges to developmen... Read More


CA Dr Yunus seeks closer ties with Germany; says elections likely in Dec

Dhaka, Feb. 27 -- Seeking German help to implement the reform agenda of his interim government, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has said the government is likely to hold the elections by the en... Read More


Biman struggles with loss-making routes, eyes Middle East for profitability

Dhaka, Feb. 27 -- Biman Bangladesh Airlines, the country's flag carrier, has been facing prolonged financial losses on multiple routes, primarily due to inadequate feasibility studies and political in... Read More


High-level probe body to look into corruption in Model Mosque construction: Religious Affairs Adviser

, Feb. 27 -- level committee will be formed to look into the allegations of corruption related to the Model Mosque construction, said Religious Affairs Adviser A F M Khalid Hossain on Thursday. The R... Read More


Body of BNP Vice-Chairman Abdullah Al Noman arrives in Chattogram

Chattoggram, Feb. 27 -- Chairman and former minister Abdullah Al Noman has reached Chattogram by helicopter. The helicopter carrying the body landed at the city's Kazir Dewri Outer Stadium around 4:3... Read More


Ramadan Market: Mixed price trends in Dhaka though demand surges

Dhaka, Feb. 27 -- The prices of rice, fresh fruits, lemon, chicken, meat and fish have surged in Dhaka ahead of the holy month of Ramadan, while those of chickpeas, pulses, dates, puffed rice (muri), ... Read More


Rain washes away Bangladesh's final Champions Trophy match

Dhaka, Feb. 27 -- Persistent rain washed away Bangladesh's last match in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which was against the hosts Pakistan in Rawalpindi on Thursday. As the match was washed away, b... Read More