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Tk 562.69 crore Muhuri Irrigation Project fails to deliver, farmers left struggling

Feni, Feb. 2 -- sought Muhuri Irrigation Project in Feni, launched with a promise of transforming local agriculture, has failed to deliver its intended benefits due to alleged corruption, inefficiency... Read More


Eight-member investigation committee formed after fish die in Meghna River

Chandpur, Feb. 2 -- Various species of native fish and aquatic animals are dying in the Meghna River, stretching approximately 12-13 kilometers along the Motlob Uttar area of Chandpur. Following this ... Read More


Trump's 2nd week in office marked by chaos, political shifts, controversial orders

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- President Donald Trump's second week in office delivered a barrage of upheaval for the country, full of chaotic decisions and political moves that stirred both criticism and cont... Read More


Govt plans big to modernise Mongla Port for making it 'regional hub'

Dhaka, Feb. 2 -- The interim government has decided to expand and modernise Mongla Port, aiming to enhance its container handling capacity and establish it as a regional hub. The Executive Committee ... Read More


No alternative to safe food to ensure nutrition for children: Speakers

Dhaka, Feb. 2 -- Speakers on Sunday said there is no alternative to safe food to ensure nutrition as the root cause of our nutritional problems is unsafe food which also causes more malnutrition among... Read More


Govt exempts VAT on foreign doctors' fees for treating July uprising victims

Dhaka, Feb. 2 -- The government has exempted foreign doctors from paying Value Added Tax (VAT) on the fees or consultation services they provide to patients injured during the July-August uprising. T... Read More


AL leader Faruk murder case: 10 convicts acquitted, 2 sentenced life imprisonment

, Feb. 2 -- A Tangail court on Sunday acquitted ten people and sentenced two people to life imprisonment in a case filed for killing Awami League leader Faruk Ahmed in 2013. Judge of the Tangail Addi... Read More


Japan reaffirms support for Bangladesh; invites Dr Yunus to attend 2 events

Dhaka, Feb. 2 -- Japan on Sunday conveyed its commitment to Bangladesh towards supporting the South Asian country and further enhancing the bilateral relationship on all fronts in addition to inviting... Read More


19 canals to be reclaimed in Dhaka this year: Rizwana

Dhaka, Feb. 2 -- Nineteen canals will be reclaimed within this year in the capital by freeing those from encroachment, said Water Resources and also Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Sunday. ... Read More


Fakhrul, Khosru off to USA to attend National Prayer Breakfast

Dhaka, Feb. 2 -- BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and Standing Committee member Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury left for the USA on Sunday evening to attend the annual National Prayer Br... Read More