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Remittance surge: Bangladesh bags $2.56 billion in October

Dhaka, Nov. 2 -- Bangladesh's remittances rose to US$2.56 billion in October, recording a 7 percent year-on-year growth and giving a fresh boost to the economy. The growth rate slowed significantly c... Read More


BSRF President seeks Info Adviser's cooperation to launch healthcare services for journalists

Dhaka, Nov. 2 -- Masudul Hoque, president of the Bangladesh Secretariat Reporters Forum (BSRF), has sought the cooperation of the Information and Broadcasting Adviser in introducing healthcare service... Read More


Bangladesh works to establish 'Defence Economic Zone' to export weapons

, Nov. 2 -- Bangladesh is looking for a suitable land area for setting up a 'Specialized Defence Economic Zone' to manufacture weapons and ammunition. The government has decided to establish such an ... Read More


Countrywidedrive to be conducted to curb air pollution: Adviser Rizwana

, Nov. 2 -- Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the Ministry of Water Resources, on Sunday directed all concerned agencies to launch a coordinate... Read More


Bangladesh voter count hits 12.76 crore

Dhaka, Nov. 2 -- The number of registered voters in Bangladesh has reached approximately 12.76 crore, according to the draft updated electoral rolls released by the Election Commission (EC) on Sunday.... Read More


3 'cattle lifters' lynched in Gaibandha: 200 sued

, Nov. 2 -- A case was filed on Sunday against 200 people in connection with the death of three 'cattle lifters' in a lynch-mob attack in Gobindaganj upazila of Gaibandha district. Tafir Uddin, sub-i... Read More


India beefs up its security with the successful launch of Navy's satellite GSAT-7R by ISRO

Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh), Nov. 2 -- India on Sunday evening beefed up its security with the successful launch of its latest military satellite the 4.4 ton GSAT-7R or CMS-03 for use of Indian Navy.... Read More


Widespread corruption found in power deals during AL regime: Committee

Dhaka, Nov. 2 -- The national committee formed to review deals signed under the " Quick Enhancement of Electricity and Energy Supply (Special Provisions) Act, 2010" during the Awami League regime has ... Read More


NCP finally agrees to accept 'Shapla Koli' as party symbol

Dhaka, Nov. 2 -- National Citizens Party (NCP) has finally agreed to accept 'Water Lily Bud' (Shapla Koli) instead of 'Water Lily' as its electoral symbol during its registration as a new political pa... Read More


AP-based SEIL Energy wins UBS Forums award for best social welfare initiative

Nellore, Nov. 2 -- SEIL Energy India Limited, one of the largest independent power producers (IPP) in India, announced that it has been honoured with the "Best Social Welfare Initiative of the Year" a... Read More