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Over 1,100 Covid cases in 24 hrs

Bangladesh registered one more death from Covid-19 and 1,146 newly infected in 24 hours till 8am Friday.The total number of deaths rose to 28,098 with addition of the latest figure.The current positivity rate rose to 5.67percent. The overall positivity rate stands at 13.75 percent.The new cases take...

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Prices of essentials go up

The prices of most essentials in the grocery markets across the country have gone up in the last one week and there are speculations that prices of other daily essentials would also go up.Market surveys show that prices of rice and lentils have gone up again this week. The price of common edible oil...

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DITF draws huge crowd

The Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF) drew a large number of visitors on Friday, the first weekend after the beginning of the country's biggest trade fair.Visitors, particularly youths, flocked the ticket counters rushing to enter the fair premises at the Bangabandhu Bangladesh-China Friends...

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Official post not essential to contribute to development: Tajul

Not everyone has to be a member-chairman or part of an official entity to engage themselves in the service of the people and contribute to the development and prosperity of the country.It is wrong to think of it as a failure if one is not a member-chairman. Without being a people's representativ...

City

BNP will come out of the tunnel: Hasan Mahmud

Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hassan Mahmood said, ‘When there is someone in the ocean, they try to see a light to survive. The situation of BNP is exactly like that. I hope BNP will be able to get out of the tunnel.’The minister was responding to a question from reporters aft...

City

‘Govt working to improve life standard of people’

Environment, Forests and Climate Change Minister Mohammad Shahab Uddin said the present government is working to improve the living standards of the people. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is working day and night for the welfare of the country. Govern­ment is working to take the country ...

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We’re enough to solve our problems: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said there is no need for external intervention in solving our domestic problems as the people of the country themselves are capable of solving any internal crisis.Referring to the Chittagong Hill Tracts Peace Accord signed on December 2,1997, the Prime Minis...

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Move to make vax certificates mandatory

The government is considering making vaccine certification mandatory for dining at restaurants, visiting shopping malls as well as while traveling in planes, trains and launches, said Cabinet Secretary Khandaker Anwarul Islam.He made the remarks at a press briefing after the cabinet meeting on Thurs...

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Daily Covid cases jumps to 1140, 7 deaths in 24 hrs

Bangladesh registered seven more deaths in 24 hours from Covid-19 till 8am Thursday. The total number of deaths has reached to 28,097 with the latest figure.The country recorded 1140 new infections in the meantime taking the total number of people infected to 1,589,947, according to a press release ...

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BB extends deadline for policy support

Bangladesh Bank has extended the deadline for policy assistance in foreign trade transactions for traders to ease foreign trade and help revive economic activities.Policy support for foreign trade will be available until June 2022. The facility was supposed to expire on December 31 last year.As part...

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BNP will be responsible for any harm to Khaleda’s health: Dr Hasan

Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud said, "Begum Khaleda Zia is now receiving medical treatment under the care of BNP and her family. If there is any harm to her health, then the BNP leaders will be the culprits.”The minister was responding to a question on the BNP secre...

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DNCC conducts eviction drive in Mirpur

The illegally occupied sidewalk on Hemayet Uddin Bir Bikram Road in the Mirpur area was vacated within 30 minutes in a surprise operation led by Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Mayor Atiqul Islam. Meanwhile, the illegally constructed Rainkhola Bazaar next to the sidewalk was also demolished.On T...

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Training plays key role in skill development: CU VC

Under the Annual Performance Agreement of FY 2021-22 signed with the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh, a training workshop on Integrity was held in the light of Chattogram University Integrity Strategy Plan.  The meeting was held on Thursday in the conference room of the CU Vice-Chanc...

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We’re no more dependent, says PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said Bangladesh is no more dependent on others and can finance its development projects from its own fund which has been proven through the construction of the Padma Bridge.The prime minister added that Padma Bridge has changed the image of the country to th...

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Covid infection rate goes over 4pc

Bangladesh registered three more deaths in 24 hours from Covid-19 till 8am Wednesday. The total number of deaths has reached to 28,090 with the latest figure.The country recorded 892 new infections in the meantime taking the total number of people infected to 1,588,807, according to a press release ...

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Chartered flights likely for expats’ return to ME

The authorities concerned are likely to arrange chartered flights for the wellbeing of the country’s expatriate workers to return to their respective Middle East workplaces. If the foreign airliners immediately do not reduce airfare towards Middle Eastern countries, they are likely to com...

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Govt to import 60,000 tonnes of urea fertilizer

The government will import 60,000 tonnes of urea fertilizer worth Tk 493.55 crore from the United Arab Emirates and Qatar through an agreement. The approvals came from the meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) held on Wednesday virtually with Finance Minister AHM Mustaf...

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ICT Division holds ADP meeting of 2021-22

The review meeting for the implementation of the annual development programme (ADP) for the month of November 2021-22 of the Information and Communication Technology Department was held at the meeting platform on Wednesday afternoon. State Minister for Information and Communication Technology Zunaid...

Business

‘Strong negotiation needed with buyers to get fair prices of RMG’

Apparel makers should strongly negotiate with their buyers to get fair price of locally made garment items as they are yet to raise the rate of CM (cost and making) despite a rise in overall unit prices.“Both quantity and unit prices of apparel items have increased in recent months but we are ...

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Biman cuts fares for ME countries

Biman Bangladesh Airlines, the national flag carrier, has announced a reduction in ticket prices on five routes in the Middle East marking its 50th anniversary.Bangladesh Biman Deputy General Manager (DGM) Tahera Khandaker confirmed the information on Tuesday. Tahera Khandaker said, “Bima...