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The US dollar has crossed Tk 128 in Bangladesh’s open market as rising demand for foreign currency and higher import
Hundreds of residents of Rammrail Union in Brahmanbaria Sadar blocked the Dhaka-Sylhet highway on Thursday, protesting a proposal to form a new upazila named Barishal by carving out four unions from Brahmanbaria Sadar and Bijoynagar upazilas. The protest took place at...
The growing conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan has become a serious concern for regional peace and security. Tensions between the two neighboring
Trump says US will not strike Iran before November 3 midterm elections
Seeks Delawar Hosen’s cooperation in constituency development; both pledge to maintain cordial relations despite political differences
Twelve people, including children, have suffered burns in three separate fire incidents in Gazipur over the past nine days, raising concerns over gas leaks and fire safety in residential areas. All the injured are receiving treatment at the National Institute of Burn and...
New Zealand's Glenn Phillips lashed an incendiary 107 to secure a comprehensive 87-run consolation win over India in the fourth Twenty20 International on Friday.
The government has issued new regulations to control the movement of slow-moving battery-powered three-wheelers, or e-rickshaws, in city corporation areas,
A specialised therapy centre in Gaibandha is helping people with disabilities regain mobility and improve their quality of life, bringing rehabilitation services closer to underserved communities in the northern district. The Friendship Therapy Centre, established in 2023,...
TAFE chief Mallika Srinivasan and daughter Lakshmi Venu say they remain committed to an amicable settlement through transparent discussions and dialogue.
Bangladesh is a developing country with enormous potential in agriculture, industry, trade, and manufacturing. Despite having abundant natural resources and a large
Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) has dismissed seven employees, including five teachers, a deputy registrar and an office
Mirpurr has been plunged into darkness for three successive days, although the light meter has been getting most of the blame. Officials have repeatedly cited bad light for stopping play, but sources close to the dressing room insist that the real problem lies elsewhere: a glaring lack of skill, an inability to see off good bowling and an increasingly dim prospect of making a match of it.
Standalone net profit climbed about 50% to Tk1,584cr in Jan-Sep 2026.
They stressed that green investment, accessible financing and stronger collaboration are essential for the sector to remain competitive in global markets and accelerate its transition to sustainable production.
India has announced sharp price reductions for 543 brands of anti-cancer medicines, with prices of some formulations falling by more than 90 per cent, offering potential relief to patients struggling with the high cost of cancer treatment. The revised maximum retail prices...
Jake Paul to return in Dubai after year-long absence following broken jaw
The aviation regulator says reports on airside vehicle movement have confused aviation safety with aviation security.
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