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Commodity prices go up further
Staff Correspondent: Prices of most of the essentials, including sugar, broiler chicken, egg, potato, ginger, garlic and some vegetables, have shot up a couple of months ahead of the holy month of Ramadan.City markets have witnessed a gradual price hike during the last couple of weeks, causing concern among low-…
Read More »BD ceramic industry breaking boundaries
Shares Tk 7,550 cr global market Ashfaque Choudhury: The ceramic industry in Bangladesh is one of the most important contributors to the country’s exports earning sectors.Bangladesh is the home to several ceramic factories producing ceramic products such as tiles, sanitary wares, floor tiles, tableware, pottery, and many more.The ceramic industry…
Read More »PM to open Tk 1,316 cr projects in Rajshahi
Staff Correspondent: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is expected to inaugurate 25 projects with involvement of around Tk 1,316.97 crore during her daylong visit to Rajshahi on January 29 (Sunday).The premier is also likely to lay foundation stones of six other projects with an estimated cost of around Tk 376.28 crore.According…
Read More »Rohingya poses major threat to security of BD
Also increasing economic risks Ibrahim Khalil: Rohingya camp is becoming unstable day by day. The Rohingyas in the camp in Cox’s Bazar are getting into conflict within themselves. Incidents like murder, rape, kidnapping are increasing in the camp. Group-on-group shootings, dominance, drugs, weapons and other violence among the Rohingyas have…
Read More »Teesta Project- bless for 3 northern districts
63,000 hectares land get irrigation facilities Industry Desk: Farmers in 3 northern districts, residing in the area covered by the Teesta Irrigation Project, saved around Tk 95 crore in irrigation costs during the ongoing Aman season as they got surface water from the Teesta through the canal network at a…
Read More »guest birds flocking into Cumilla lakes
Cumilla Correspondent: A good number of guest birds are flocking into various water bodies, including ponds and lakes, in the district, adding a new dimension to the surrounding areas with alluring beauty.During a visit to a lake situated in front of the Government Primary School in the Champak Nagar area…
Read More »US to provide additional $75m for Rohingyas
Industry Desk: The United States (US) will provide an additional 75 million US dollar in humanitarian assistance to help vulnerable Rohingyas and Bangladeshi host community in Cox’s Bazar meet ongoing needs that have been exacerbated by the increasing costs of food and fuel.The new funding that will provide critical and…
Read More »BD strongly condemns Israeli violence, massacre on Palestinians
Diplomatic Correspondent: Bangladesh strongly condemned the violence and massacre unleashed against Palestinians and killing of 10 Palestinians, including children and elderly by the Israeli occupation forces in Jenin refugee camp on Thursday.The massacre led to the wounding of dozens and storming of Jenin Hospital as well as the demolition of…
Read More »8295 Uttara Rajuk plots remain dark for 24-yrs
Now shows ray of hope for Metrorail Zarif Mahmud: Uttara Residential City III Phase project started in 1999. Current work progress is 83 percent as per Rajdhani Unnyan Kartipakkha (RAJUK). Total plots under the project are 8,295. Of them, 95 percent plots have been allotted. However, in 24 years, there…
Read More »1000 illegal money changers engaged in forex home delivery
Transacts Tk 700 cr per day Mahmuz Emran: You need foreign currency urgently. Going to the bank or exchange may also feel risky. He knew from an acquaintance that there is an opportunity to get foreign currency including dollar and euro at home. You don’t have to go, the money…
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Hotels to be converted for Covid hospitals
Hospitals overwhelmed Staff Correspondent: The government is going to rent hotels for providing treatment …
