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President Mohammed Shahabuddin has asked the newly-appointed Bangladesh ambassador to Kuwait to work for the overall welfare of expatriate Bangladeshis living in Kuwait as well as facilitate manpower exports there.The Head of State came up with the directive as the new ambassador of Bangladesh to Ku...
National,Front Page
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said her government will receive the most beneficial proposal for the country and its people over implementing the Teesta master plan project.“We have taken Teesta projects. China and India have given separate proposals to implement the project. We must ...
Visiting Minister of the International Relations of the Communist Party of China (CPC)’s central committee Liu Jianchao on Sunday said China is keen to continue all possible cooperation for the development of Bangladesh in the coming days.“China always attaches great importance to bolste...
Country, Districts
Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC) has implemented drainage and approach road projects aimed at freeing the city from water-logging together with making the pedestrian movement easy.Various works including construction of a two kilometer road, culverts and railings were completed with an estimated cost...
Two dacoits were awarded life term imprisonment and three others jailed by a court in the district on Tuesday for killing a night guard of Bangladesh Development Bank Ltd at Ashuganj upazila of the district.Additional District and Sessions Judge Md Abdul Hannan handed down the verdict to Jamal Hossa...
Business & Commerce
The OPEC Fund will sign a framework agreement for 3 to 5 years for having a wider cooperation with Bangladesh. President of OPEC Fund Dr. Abdulhamid Alkhalifa said this in a meeting with Finance Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali in Austria. A fruitful discussion was held between them. ...
Bangladesh's foreign debt has decreased by US$1.34 billion in the first three months of this year.According to the data from the Bangladesh Bank, the county's total public and private sector debt stood at $99.30 billion as of March last.The external debt for the first time climbed to $100.64...
Chinese company Alpen Banyan Garments BD Co. Ltd. on Tuesday signed an agreement with Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) to invest US$ 108.99 million in BEPZA Economic Zone (BEPZA EZ).The company will set up a garment manufacturing factory on 90 thousand square meters of land where...
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said her government is updating the old fashioned curriculum, introducing grading system in result and bringing other required changes to match with the global standard alongside trying to develop a system as student can pursue their lesson with joy."There...
National,Back Page
The second wave of devastating flood battered wide swaths of two north-eastern districts Sylhet and Sunamganj lingering sufferings of thousands of people as flood waters are receding slowly.Officials and residents told BSS that two spells of flood, in less than one month, have created huge havoc for...
The train service between Rajshahi and Kolkata is set to resume after a 77-year hiatus.This announcement was made following a meeting between the prime ministers of Bangladesh and India on Saturday last.In addition to sparking hope among Rajshahi people, the train services are expected to boost the ...
A total of 50 more fish sanctuaries were established in Rajshahi division with the main thrust of boosting the stock of endangered indigenous fish species besides protecting the fish biodiversity through creating awareness among the public in general.Apart from this, 150 existing fish sanctuaries we...
Speakers in a function here on Sunday opined that concerted efforts of all relevant departments is crucial to ensure nutrition for all to build a healthy nation.As the district nutrition coordination committee (DNCC) is formed with the men of 22 departments working in the district, there is no alter...
Khulna City Corporation (KCC) has taken initiative to build a high-power pump house with a cost of Taka 68 crore under the "Water logging removal project" on the bank of Rupsa River with a view to remove water logging from the city streets during the rainy season, said KCC officials."...
After Eid holidays, mango trading has gained momentum in different markets of Rajshahi, Chapainawabganj and Naogaon districts with the appearance of delicious varieties of the seasonal fruit amid high prices.This year, mango production is comparatively lower due to prolonged heat triggering the mark...
President Mohammed Shahabuddin has directed Bangladesh College of Physicians & Surgeons (BCPS) to play an effective role in producing international-standard specialized physicians. He came with the directive as a seven-member delegation of the Executive Committee of BCPS paid a courtesy call on ...
Korea will provide $100 million loan to Bangladesh under the “Second Strengthening Social Resilience Programme, Sub-programme-1”.In this regard, a loan agreement was signed today between the government of Bangladesh and the Korea Exim Bank, said a press release.Mirana Mahrukh, wing chief...
AL celebrates its 75th founding annivPrime Minister and Awami League (AL) President Sheikh Hasina on Sunday asked her partymen to work for a well- organised party and achieve people's confidence and trust so that no attack or conspiracy can destroy the party as it is like a phoenix bird wh...
The progress and changes the country witnessed in economy or social security index and the advancement compared to neighboring countries like India or Pakistan have been possible because of farsighted development plans and policies of the Awami League government, said academics.Talking to BSS on the...
The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) on Sunday laid emphasis on structured budget for power and energy sector to ensure energy sustainability in the country.The think-tank also observed that without proper planning, allocation, implementation and monitoring, both energy sustainability and energy tra...
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