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Jamaat alleges discrimination in nomination scrutiny, demands removal of partisan DCs, SPs

, Jan. 7 -- e-Islami Nayeb-e-Ameer Dr Syed Abdullah Muhammad Taher on Wednesday alleged that his party faced serious discrimination during the scrutiny of nomination papers and demanded the removal of... Read More


LP gas traders threaten nationwide supply suspension

, Jan. 7 -- Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) traders have warned of a nationwide suspension of LPG supply and marketing from Thursday if Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) does not announce a... Read More


2 killed as bus hits motorcycle in Ctg

, Jan. 7 -- Two motorcyclists were killed when a bus rammed into a motorcycle on Chattogram-Kaptai road at Taktarpool in Rangunia upazila of Chattogram district on Tuesday night. The deceased were id... Read More


Bangladesh raises home-loan cap to Tk 4 crore

, Jan. 7 -- Bangladesh's central bank has lifted the ceiling on housing loans to Tk 4 crore, tying how much banks can lend to the quality of their existing mortgage portfolios as it seeks to balance s... Read More


Zero balance billing removes need for political 'GLs' - DOH

Manila, Jan. 7 -- The implementation of zero balance billing (ZBB) program in government hospitals has eliminated the need for patients to seek guarantee letters (GLs) from politicians, Health Secreta... Read More


312 OFWs welcomed home, receive packages from PCSO, OWWA

Manila, Jan. 7 -- A total of 312 overseas Filipino workers received assistance packages from the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) upo... Read More


'Old data': DOH shrugs off COA report on P405-M idle medical gear

Manila, Jan. 7 -- The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday said a Commission on Audit (COA) report flagging PHP405 million worth of idle medical equipment was based on 2024 data and does not reflec... Read More


DOH not alarmed by 'super flu' but cautions Filipinos traveling abroad

Manila, Jan. 7 -- The Department of Health (DOH) said Wednesday it is not alarmed by reports of a "super flu" circulating abroad but advised Filipinos traveling to temperate countries to take extra pr... Read More


HCM City eyes 8-10 million USD per hectare in industrial park investment

HCM City, Jan. 7 -- Ho Chi Minh City plans to attract 4.25 billion USD in investment into its export processing zones and industrial parks (IPs) in 2026, as part of efforts to shift its growth model t... Read More


Herbosa denies PBBM seeking his replacement

Manila, Jan. 7 -- Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa on Wednesday dismissed reports that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is preparing to replace him, following earlier online reports claiming the Chie... Read More