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Air quality in Dhaka turns moderate on Friday morning

Dhaka, Oct. 31 -- Dhaka, the overcrowded capital of Bangladesh, ranked 27th among cities with the worst air quality, recording an AQI score of 76 at 8:25 am on Friday. According to the Air Quality In... Read More


Smuggler arrested in Jashore with 6 Gold Bars

, Oct. 31 -- The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has arrested a smuggler in Jashore with six gold bars weighing 7.35 grams. The arrested individual, Abu Bakkar Siddique, is the son of Ruhul Amin from C... Read More


Experts call for mandatory cancer screening in certain cases

Dhaka, Oct. 31 -- Cancer experts have called for making cancer screening mandatory in certain cases to ensure early detection and reduce mortality rates. They made the call on Friday, the closing day... Read More


PM orders urgent measures to overcome flood aftermath in central region

Hanoi, Oct. 31 -- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has issued an official dispatch, urging ministries, agencies, and local authorities to take immediate and effective action to address the severe floodi... Read More


PM receives outgoing ambassadors of Indonesia, Singapore

Hanoi, Oct. 31 -- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on October 31 received the ambassadors of Indonesia and Singapore, who paid farewell visits at the end of their tenures in Vietnam. Meeting with Indone... Read More


BMI: BSP to continue monetary easing

Manila, Oct. 31 -- BMI, a unit of Fitch Solutions, is expecting the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to further cut interest rates before the end of the year amid low inflation and slow growth. Duri... Read More


Up to P2.70/liter oil price hike forecast for next week

Manila, Oct. 31 -- Oil prices are projected to rise up to PHP2.70 per liter in the first week of November, based on price movements as of Thursday. In a report on Friday, Jetti Petroleum president Le... Read More


LandBank streamlines digital agri lending

Manila, Oct. 31 -- State-run Land Bank of the Philippines (LandBank) said it integrated online applications under the AGRISENSO Plus Lending Program, allowing farmers to conveniently apply for loans. ... Read More


SEC eyes cap on interest for loans of up to P20-K

Manila, Oct. 31 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking public comment on the proposed policy to put a limit on interest rates and other charges for lending activities to protect th... Read More


Sanjay Raut to stay away from public life for two months due to health reasons

Mumbai, Oct. 31 -- Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena's Rajya Sabha MP and chief party spokesperson Sanjay Raut announced today that he will stay away from public life for the next two months due to healt... Read More