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Labour reforms key to Bangladesh's economic growth: US delegation
The delegation concludes its visit to Bangladesh today
Sastar Bazar: A relief for low-income families
Members of a voluntary organisation in Patuakhali town have been buying different vegetable items directly from the growers and selling those to consumers, especially low-income group people, at a cheaper price.
Goods transport by lighter vessels: HC stays new policy for 6 months
The HC bench of Justice Fatema Najib and Justice Sikder Mahmudur Razi issued the order on Tuesday after hearing a writ petition filed by 11 lighter vessel-owning firms.
Road construction work: Sand lifting threatens Kuakata reserve forest
Locals said that despite repeated complaints to the authorities concerned, nothing has been done so far
TCB to sell potato from tomorrow
Consumers in Dhaka can purchase up to 3 kilogrammes (kg) of potatoes at Tk 40 per kg through 50 trucks deployed across the city
Brazil's first lady insults Elon Musk ahead of G20 summit
Brazil's first lady Rosangela "Janja" da Silva on Saturday insulted Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of X, at an event ahead of the G20 summit in which she advocated tougher regulation of social media.
Trump names vaccine skeptic RFK Jr. to head health dept
Moving quickly since his election last week, Trump has embarked on a campaign of political shock and awe as he rolls out an administration designed to upend -- and in some cases literally dismantle -- the US government.
'Monsoon brides': Extreme weather fuels Pakistan child marriages
"I was happy to hear I was getting married... I thought my life would become easier," Shamila told AFP after her wedding to a man twice her age in hope of a more prosperous life.
Sramik Dal leader arrested in Karwan Bazar on allegations of extortion
Students and locals detained a Sramik Dal leader on allegation of extortion in the capital’s Karwan Bazar last night.
US Senator Dick Durbin offers his full support to Prof Yunus
US Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin has expressed his support for Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus and urged US President Joe Biden to support him as well.
Miscreants attack Shah Poran shrine in Sylhet, 7 injured
The attack started at around 3:00am and continued till the Fajr prayer
Workers of 3 RMG factories on strike in Tongi
Thousands of workers of three RMG factories in Gazipur's Tongi are protesting today, demanding unpaid wages.
Construction worker killed by collapsing wall in Shariatpur
The deceased was identified as Sohel Sardar, son of Mokhles Sardar of the Shantinagar area of the municipality.
Vatican envoy calls on Yunus
The Vatican Ambassador to Bangladesh Kevin S Randell paid a courtesy call on Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna in Dhaka today.
Swechchhasebak League leader, associate hacked in Sylhet
The injured are Manjur Ahmed, president of the party's ward-7 unit, and Rumel Khan
Army chief briefs president at Bangabhaban
The president praised the army's contributions to upholding national security and protecting the lives and property of the people.
4 dead in pickup-autorickshaw collision in Bagerhat
The accident happened around 9:30am when a Khulna-bound pickup collided with the auto-rickshaw coming from the opposite direction.
Battery-run vehicles flood Habiganj town
A significant rise in number of battery-run auto-rickshaws has paved way to serious traffic congestion at Mantola Bazar Intersection in Habiganj’s Madhabpur upazila.