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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.
Israel strikes central Beirut, killing 22
An Israeli air strike killed at least 22 people in central Beirut on Thursday as Israeli ground troops in Lebanon were accused of firing on the UN's peacekeeping headquarters, injuring two Blue Helmets.
Iran FM to Saudi for talks on Gaza and Lebanon
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is heading to Saudi Arabia Wednesday for talks on efforts to end Israeli attacks on Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon, his ministry said.
Health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza says war death toll at 42,010
The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said on Wednesday that at least 42,010 people have been killed in the war between Israel and Palestinian militants.
NBR halves regulatory duty on sugar imports
The NBR expects that sugar prices will decrease in proportion to the duty reduction, and it hopes this measure will also discourage sugar smuggling.
Activists demand immediate repeal of Cyber Security Act
Speakers at a roundtable today called for the immediate repeal of the Cyber Security Act (CSA), condemning it as a tool used by the "fascist government" to suppress free speech and instill fear, much like its predecessor, the Digital Security Act (DSA).
Tariff Commission again calls for duty cut to calm egg prices
On August 29, the commission sent an analytical report to the revenue board recommending duty cuts for the import of onions, potatoes and eggs
Govt to import 4.5 crore eggs to stabilise prices
Seven companies given permission to bring in the eggs within December 31 this year
Mexico mayor murdered days after taking office
The mayor of a city in southern Mexico has been murdered less than a week after taking office, authorities said Sunday, the latest in a series of attacks on politicians in the violence-plagued Latin American country.
Four projectiles fired from Gaza as Israel begins October 7 commemorations: army
The Israeli military said Monday that at least four projectiles were fired from the Gaza Strip just minutes after the country began to formally commemorate last year's October 7 attacks.
Dubai's Emirates Airlines bans pagers, walkie-talkies after Lebanon attacks
Dubai's Emirates Airlines has banned passengers from carrying pagers and walkie-talkies on its flights, following last month's attacks on Lebanese group Hezbollah involving communication devices that exploded.