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Housing Project in Narayanganj Faces Decade-Long Delay

Narayanganj: A government housing project in Narayanganj launched nearly a decade ago to ease accommodation shortages for public servants remains incomplete despite repeated deadline extensions. The project, titled ‘Construction of 672 Residential Fla…

Trade Deal with US Open to Amendments, Says Commerce Minister

Dhaka: Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir emphasized that the recently signed trade agreement between Bangladesh and the United States is not set in stone, highlighting the possibility for amendments should the need arise. The minister conveye…

Bangladesh Flags Economic Risks of Prolonged Middle East War

Dhaka: Seeking an early resolution to the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, Bangladesh conveyed to the US that it is challenging for Bangladesh to endure the economic impact of this war if it persists and expands. ‘We have discussed the crisis in the…

Body of Missing Child Recovered from Pond in Chandpur

Chandpur: The body of a six-year-old girl who went missing a day earlier was recovered from a pond in Kachua upazila of Chandpur on Monday. The deceased was identified as Nadia Akter, a nursery student of Moon International Ideal School.

According t…

Drying Rivers Spur Farming Dreams, Worries Fishermen in Kurigram

Kurigram: The once-turbulent Dharla and Baromasia rivers in northern Bangladesh have quietened, leaving behind scores of new river islands, or ‘chars,’ now turning green with crops. The transformation has opened new opportunities for farmers but has s…

Readers’ Interests Diversify at Amar Ekushey Book Fair

Dhaka: Readers’ interests at the Amar Ekushey Book Fair have become increasingly diverse, with visitors exploring a wide range of subjects beyond traditional literature.

According to United News of Bangladesh, a visit to different stalls at the fair…