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Cross-border power trade between Dhaka, Kathmandu unlikely to start before Nov
UNB, Dhaka : Despite an understanding among Bangladesh, Nepal and India, state-owned Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) still cannot import electricity from the Himalayan nation....
All enjoy equal religious rights in Bangladesh: PM Hasina tells Hindus celebrating Durga Puja
UNB, Dhaka : Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said her government is determined to ensure equal rights of all citizens irrespective of their religions...
Govt aims to collect 11.2 percent of GDP in taxes by 2025-26 fiscal
UNB, Dhaka : The government aims to collect total revenue amounting to 11.2 percent of GDP by the end of the 2025-26 fiscal, according to...
PM Hasina inaugurates 15-storey Bar Council Building
UNB, Dhaka : Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday inaugurated the newly constructed 15-storey building of Bangladesh Bar Council in Dhaka. The building with state-of-the-art...
Israel has all the right to defend itself, but can it be that Palestinians have no right to life?
Editorial Desk : The prime minister Netanyahu has always been eager to demonstrate his super power military ability built by the US to ruthlessly punish...
Vegetable prices soar up
Staff Reporter : The price of daily essential commodities like vegetables, fish, egg, onion, chicken are increasing unrelentingly putting a fresh pressure on the already...
Bangladesh offers special prayers for Palestinian victims of Israeli attacks
UNB, Dhaka : Bangladesh on Friday held special prayers for the victims of the Israeli attacks in Gaza and other Palestinian territories. The main prayer...
Govt pushes inauguration of metrorail’s Agargaon-Motijheel section to Nov 4
Online Desk : The government has once again pushed back the opening of Dhaka Metrorail MRT-6’s Agargaon to Motijheel section to a new date, Nov...
Forex reserve slips below $21 billion
News Desk : Bangladesh’s foreign exchange reserves slipped below $21 billion as the central bank continues to support banks to facilitate imports. The reserves stood...
