Heatwaves 45 times more likely in BD due to climate change
News Desk : In a recent report released by the World Weather Attribution (WWA), startling findings highlight the profound impact of climate change on heatwaves...
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Ansar dies from heatwaves
Staff Reporter : Tragedy struck in Newmarket as a platoon commander (PC) of Bangladesh Ansar succumbed to illness on the road in the capital. Abu...
Battery-run rickshaws to be banned in Dhaka
Staff Reporter : Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Wednesday ordered the authorities to take steps so that the battery-run rickshaws cannot ply...
RISING LIGHTNING STRIKES: Kills 1958 in nine years
Special Correspondent : A shadow of danger hangs over Bangladesh as the ever-present threat of lightning strikes continues. As the grip of climate change tightens,...
Stands at $11b in March: Pvt sector short-term foreign loan continues to decline
Staff Reporter : Bangladesh’s private-sector short-term foreign borrowings have experienced a notable decline for the fourth consecutive month, reaching $11 billion in March. This downward...
Govt approves fertilizer, lentil procurement to address growing demand
Staff Reporter : In a move to address the rising demand for essential commodities, the Bangladesh government authorised the procurement of 1.70 lakh metric tonnes...
BD MEDIA DELEGATION RETURNS FROM PAKISTAN: Our govt firms to ensure freedom of speech and rights of journalists: Tarar
Mokarram Hossain (back from Islamabad) : Pakistan Federal Information and Broadcasting Minister Ataullah Tarar said that the government of Pakistan gives much importance to people’s...
BNP raises alarm over declining foreign currency reserves
Staff Reporter : Expressing grave concerns, the main opposition party, BNP, has highlighted the alarming decline in Bangladesh’s foreign currency reserves, attributing the crisis to...
Says Donald Lu: US aims at rebuilding trust with Bangladesh
Diplomatic Correspondent : In a bid to mend strained ties, the United States endeavours to foster renewed trust with Bangladesh, focusing on future cooperation rather...
No further tax exemption
Al Amin : In the upcoming budget, it is likely that a unified 15% value-added tax (VAT) will be imposed on at least fifteen products....