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Test Run Over New Jamuna Rail Bridge Completed.

Dhaka: The test run on the double line dual gauge Railway Bridge over the Jamuna River was completed today, with commercial operations projected to commence in January 2025. Trial runs involving two double-engine trains were successfully executed, as …

Floods Cause Loss of Taka 2,327cr in Fisheries, Livestock Sector.

Dhaka: The country’s fisheries and livestock sector suffered significant losses due to the floods in August, with the total damage amounting to Taka 2,327 crore. This information was shared by fisheries and livestock adviser Farida Akhter during a pre…

UN Human Rights Delegation Engages with IGP on Police Reform.

Dhaka: A delegation of the United Nation’s human rights high commission paid a courtesy call on Inspector General of Police (IGP) Baharul Alam at police headquarters here today. Senior Officer of the commission Francesca Marotta led the two-member del…

Stocks See Recovery After Consecutive Sessions of Corrections.

Dhaka: Stocks today logged some recovery as bargain hunters chose to take positions in the beaten-down scrips following consecutive sessions of corrections. DSEX, the broad index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), recovered 54.8 points and settled at …

Touhid Calls for Ensuring Justice, Equality for All Civilizations.

Cascais: Foreign adviser Md Touhid Hossain has called upon world leaders for fostering dialogue, leveraging AI responsibly, and ensuring justice, equality, and sustainability for all civilizations. He made the call when he addressed the 10th Global Fo…

Honours First-Year Exam for DU-Affiliated Colleges Postponed.

Dhaka: The Dhaka University (DU) authority has announced the postponement of tomorrow’s honours first-year examination for seven colleges affiliated with the university due to unavoidable reasons. Students who were preparing for the exam are advised t…

Land Adviser Urges Against Blaming Groups for Individual Crimes.

Chattogram: Land Adviser AF Hassan Ariff today called on people of all religious beliefs to refrain from blaming organizations, parties, or groups for criminal activities committed by individuals associated with them. He made these remarks while atten…