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Labour reforms key to Bangladesh's economic growth: US delegation

The delegation concludes its visit to Bangladesh today

1d ago

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.

1d ago

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.

6d ago

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

1w ago

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

1w ago

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.

1w ago

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.

1w ago

'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.

1w ago

Kiwis thrash Lankans in WC opener

In a day of allround performance by the Kiwis, Lankans appear weaker both with their bats and the ball.

9y ago

NZ vs SL: Live Commentary

Live commentary of the maiden World Cup 2015 match between Sri Lanka and hosts New Zealand at Christchurch

9y ago

Bookies disappear

Four days before the ICC World Cup, cops are monitoring bookies' activities, but a majority of them have shifted to bases outside the city, sources said.

9y ago

A win for India at last

Indian opener Rohit Sharma smashed 150 against Afghanistan in their final World Cup warm-up match Tuesday, helping the holders register their first win in Australia since they landed in November.

9y ago
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