BANGLADESH

Energy crisis: Factories to remain closed for one day per week

State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid has said all factories of the country will remain closed one day…

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Asia can work together for economic progress: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said the South Asia, South East Asia and China could work together for economic progress…

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24-hour tank-lorry strike underway in Khulna

The 24-hour strike called by the Khulna Tank-Lorry and Energy Owners Association has begun to press home the demand of…

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Bus fare in Dhaka hiked by 35p/km, minimum fare unchanged

The authorities today increased the fares of all buses, including inter-district bus services, although the minimum bus fares in Dhaka…

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Women of entire world can follow Bangamata’s life: PM

DHAKA, Aug 7, 2022 (NNB/BSS) – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said not only the Bangladeshi women, but also the…

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Bangladesh-China ink 4 MoUs to boost bilateral ties

Bangladesh and China have signed total four Memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with the aim to boost bilateral cooperation. Chinese Ambassador…

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Now gang-rape on moving bus in Gazipur, 6 arrested

Just a few days after a similar crime in Tangail, five transport workers have been accused of gang-raping a running…

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55,654 pilgrims have returned home

After performing the holy Hajj in Saudi Arabia, 55,654 pilgrims have returned home. Besides, 25 Bangladeshi pilgrims have died during…

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5 distinguished women to receive Bangamata award

Five distinguished women have been nominated for ‘Bangamata Begum Fazilatunnesa Mujib Padak-2022’ for their outstanding contributions to different fields. They…

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Long-haul bus fare up by 22%

Authorities have increased bus fares by as much as 22 percent, hours after the country saw a healthy hike in…

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