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World Bank Team Inspects HEAT Sub-Projects at Rajshahi University

Rajshahi: A World Bank team today inspected two sub-projects being implemented at Rajshahi University (RU) under Component-2.2 of the Higher Education Acceleration and Transformation (HEAT) Project. Led by Environmental Specialist Sharlin Hossain, the…

Qatar to Recruit Skilled Bangladeshi Workers in Targeted Sectors

Dhaka: Qatar has expressed strong interest in recruiting workers from Bangladesh in four skilled categories-electricians, plumbers, AC technicians, and welding technicians-from five designated technical training centers in the country. Visiting Qatari…

Remittance Inflow Surges 35.2% in First 17 Days of May

Dhaka: Bangladesh witnessed a strong growth in inward remittance during the first 17 days of May as expatriate Bangladeshis continued to send higher amounts of money through formal banking channels.

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the late…

IM Fahad Triumphs Over Georgian Grandmaster in Istanbul

Istanbul: International Master Mohammad Fahad Rahman of Bangladesh defeated Grandmaster Quparadze Giga of Georgia in the 5th round of the Grandmaster event of the FUBY Academy Norm Chess Tournament Series 3 held in Istanbul, Turkey today. IM Fahad, ut…

DNCC Launches Country’s Largest Miyawaki Urban Forest Project

Dhaka: Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) has launched the country’s largest urban forest initiative using the Miyawaki method to restore ecological balance amid growing air, water, and soil pollution in the capital. The project was inaugurated this …

BB Purchases $100 Million Through Dollar Auction

Dhaka: Bangladesh Bank (BB) today purchased $100 million from six commercial banks through multiple auction methods.

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the central bank acquired these dollars at the rate of Tk 122.75. This purchase is part o…