Dhaka: Bangladesh Bank has relaxed conditions to avail new loans for raw hide traders ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, allowing them to access funds without having to clear their previous arrears. The central bank issued a circular to this effect on Tuesday, pri…
New york: Despite the dominance of digital communication, pen pal programmes continue to survive and even attract renewed interest, with many people rediscovering the value of handwritten letters.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the trend is…
Brahmanbaria: A state-run entity, Bangladesh Gas Field Company Limited (BGFCL), has commenced drilling operations to explore gas situated 18,000 feet below ground level in Brahmanbaria. The initiative aims to augment the national gas supply.
Accordi…
Dhaka: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today directed the authorities concerned to quickly repair the roads of Pirojpur district and make those suitable for vehicular movement. He issued the directives at a meeting held at the Prime Minister’s Office in…
Chittagong: The Chittagong University (CU) Research and Publication Cell conducted a day-long research workshop at the Faculty of Business Administration’s conference room today. CU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Mohammad Al-Forkan inaugurated the workshop…
Satkhira: Mango harvesting officially began in Satkhira on Tuesday, with fresh produce arriving in local markets. Acting Deputy Commissioner Bishnupada Pall formally inaugurated the harvesting activities at an orchard in the Fingri area in the morning…
Dhaka: The much-talked-about ‘pillow scam’ resurfaced on Tuesday, with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman joking that one of the unusually expensive pillows should be kept in a museum after reviewing an audit report linked to the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plan…
Rangpur: A van driver was hacked to death during a clash between two rival teenage gangs in Badarganj upazila of Rangpur on Tuesday evening. The deceased was identified as Ariful Islam, 25, son of Rezaul Islam of Pathanpara village under Ward No. 9 of…
Dhaka: State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj today emphasized the government’s ongoing efforts to establish a modern, technology-based education system accessible to every child in the nation. The initiative aligns with the leader…