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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.
Selectors not keen on big changes for India Tests
The national selectors are not in favour of making big changes in the Test squad for the upcoming tour of India for which a 16-member squad list has already been sent to cricket operations in order to get the final approval of the board president.
Body of man killed during protests exhumed after 54 days
The body of a fruit vendor who was shot dead in Rangpur city during the anti-discrimination student movement on July 19, was exhumed this morning, 54 days after the burial.
WFP launches second phase of flood response in Bangladesh
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has launched the second phase of its flood response, providing assistance to communities most affected by the August floods.
BNP announces two-day programme to honour martyrs and celebrate Democracy Day
BNP today announced a two-day programme from September 14 to honour the memory of those who lost their lives in movements against authoritarian rule over the past 17 years, as well as to commemorate International Democracy Day.
Government cancels appointment of 8 DCs
The Ministry of Public Administration today issued a gazette notification cancelling the appointments of eight deputy commissioners (DCs) who were posted earlier this week.
Two ARSA commanders gunned down at Ukhiya camp: police
Two Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA) commanders were shot dead by unidentified criminals at a Rohingya camp in Ukhiya, Cox's Bazar this morning, according to police.
'No justice in either country': Rohingya refugees face looting on both sides of the border
The most recent arrivals are staying with the relatives at the camp sharing their limited daily rations provided by the UN agencies.
Protesting workers set fire to factory warehouse in Gazipur
Workers set fire to a factory warehouse in the Kashempur area of Gazipur this afternoon.
Three killed after being hit by truck in Narail
The accident occurred around 12:00am in front of the Maitkumra shelter project on the Dhaka-Narail highway
Traffic police move against battery-run rickshaws on major roads
The move has brought some relief to commuters, as the high-speed rickshaws have been causing accidents.