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Labour Minister Off to Geneva to Join ILO Governing Body Meeting

Rajshahi: Labour and Employment Minister Ariful Haque Choudhury left here today for Geneva to attend the 356th Governing Body Meeting of the International Labour Organization (ILO) in Switzerland. Prime Minister’s Adviser Mahdi Amin will also reach Ge…

Unhealthy Air Persists in Dhaka, Ranked 8th Globally

Dhaka: Dhaka ranked eighth among cities worldwide with the worst air quality on Friday morning. The capital recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 151 at 08:45am, which was classified as ‘unhealthy’, according to IQAir.

According to United New…

Robber Killed by Own Gunfire During Attempted Robbery in Khulna

Khulna: A robber was killed by his own gunfire while attempting to snatch cash from a businessman in Dighalia upazila of Khulna, police said. The incident occurred around 2:45am on March 26 near the Steamer Ghat area. The identity of the deceased robb…

Farmers in Rajshahi Turning to Strawberry Cultivation

Rajshahi: Due to its ease of cultivation and high profitability, farmers in the Barind region of Rajshahi are increasingly showing interest in commercial strawberry farming. The juicy fruit is highly popular in many countries around the world, and its…

Businessman Fined for Storing 18,000 Litres of Diesel in Sherpur

Sherpur: A mobile court has fined a businessman for illegally storing around 18,000 litres of diesel inside a residential building in Sherpur town. Led by Executive Magistrate Md Mahmudul Hasan, the operation took place late Thursday night at M/s Shim…