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Govt signs deal with 'Shukrishi' to develop agri-business entrepreneurship

, Dec. 30 -- The Department of Agricultural Marketing (DAM) and non-government organisation Shukrishi (Shupannya Brand) will jointly work for the development of agri-business entrepreneurship, particu... Read More


Jatiya Press Club condoles Khaleda Zia's demise

, Dec. 30 -- The Jatiya Press Club (JPC) has expressed deep sorrow at the demise of former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia. On behalf of the JPC, its President Hasan Hafiz and General ... Read More


Advisory Council Committee recommends deal with Swiss company for LNG supply

, Dec. 30 -- The Advisers Council Committee on Economic Affairs on Tuesday recommended approving a proposal in principle submitted by SOCAR Trading SA, Switzerland for the short-term supply of Liquefi... Read More


Banks to remain closed Wednesday following death of Khaleda Zia

Dhaka, Dec. 30 -- All scheduled banks operating in Bangladesh will remain closed on Wednesday (December 31), following the government's declaration of a public holiday in honor of the late former Prim... Read More


DU announces 3-day mourning, arranges special transport for Khaleda's janaza

, Dec. 30 -- The authority of Dhaka University (DU) has announced a three-day mourning beginning Tuesday after the passing of former prime minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia. The decision... Read More


Jaishankar to represent India to pay last respect to ex-PM Khaleda Wednesday

, Dec. 30 -- External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar will represent the government and people of India at the funeral of three-time former Prime Minister and Chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalis... Read More


BNP expels Rumeen Farhana, 8 others for violating party decision

, Dec. 30 -- BNP on Tuesday expelled nine leaders at different levels for violating party discipline by carrying out organisational activities against its decisions. The decision was announced in a m... Read More


Special metro rail services to carry Khaleda's janaza attendees

Dhaka, Dec. 30 -- Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) will operate additional special metro rail services on Wednesday to ease the transportation of those wishing to join the namaz-e-janaza of ... Read More


Govt purchase committee approves several proposals

, Dec. 30 -- The Advisers Council Committee on Government Purchase on Tuesday recommended approval of several key procurement proposals involving purchase of 70,000 metric tons of fertiliser, 50,000 m... Read More


Khaleda Zia, former PM and Bangladesh's tallest leader, passes away

, Dec. 30 -- former prime minister and icon of democracy, Begum Khaleda Zia, passed away Tuesday morning while under treatment at the capital's Apollo Hospital. She was 80. The chairperson of the Ban... Read More