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Stock indices decline in Dhaka, Chittagong markets; trading volume rises

Dhaka, March 19 -- Stock indices in both Dhaka and Chittagong's stock markets saw a decline on the fourth trading day of the week on Wednesday. While all the indices dropped in both markets, overall ... Read More


Better governance in focus for boosting revenue in next budget: NBR Chairman

Dhaka, March 19 -- National Board of Revenue chairman Md Abdur Rahman Khan on Wednesday said that government's revenue income will be boosted by improving governance in tax compliance and containing e... Read More


Hypertension control must be prioritised in budget: Experts

, March 19 -- Public health experts have urged the government to ensure a significant increase in budgetary allocation to combat the growing prevalence of hypertension and other non-communicable disea... Read More


Negligence in public welfare work unacceptable: Yogi

Lucknow, March 19 -- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said that negligence in public welfare work is unacceptable, there is no shortage of good people and they should be encou... Read More


Army chief meets CA, briefs him on country's security situation

Dhaka, March 19 -- Chief of Army Staff General Waker-uz-Zaman paid a courtesy call on Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday and briefed him on the country's overall security situation. During ... Read More


Sensex up 147.79 pts

Mumbai, March 19 -- The equity market remained firm for the third consecutive session on Wednesday, with BSE Sensex advancing 147.79 pts to close at 75,449.05 on positive global cues. The National St... Read More


Rupee up 14 paise against USD

Mumbai, March 19 -- The Rupee on Wednesday ended firm at 86.42, advancing 14 paise against the US Dollar on selling of USD by bankers and importers, dealers at the Forex Market said. The domestic uni... Read More


Hailstorm likely in Telangana on Mar 22: Met Department

Hyderabad, March 19 -- The Meteorological Centre has forecasted a hailstorm accompanied by lightning and gusty winds with speeds ranging from 40-50 kmph in isolated areas across the Nizamabad, Siddipe... Read More


Ex-SI murder: Police Inspector placed under suspension in TN

Tirunelveli (Tamil Nadu), March 19 -- A day after a 64-year-old Retired Sub-Inspector of police S Zakhir Hussain Bijili was brutally hacked to death by a gang over a land dispute at Katchi Mandapam in... Read More


Dr Yunus directs authorities to take necessary preparations for peaceful elections

, March 19 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday directed the authorities concerned to take necessary steps and preparations for holding peaceful elections in the country. Dr Yunus m... Read More