Imports up 5.36pc in 10 months

Country's imports grew by 5.36 per cent in the first 10 months of the current fiscal year (FY) 2018-19 over that of the corresponding period of the last FY.The growth was mainly due to higher import of intermediate goods and fuel oils, officials said.The actual import in terms of settlement...

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15 killed in two road crashes

At least 15 people were killed and 23 others were injured in separate road accidents in Sirajganj and Sunamganj on Sunday, reports UNB.In Sirajganj, the accident took place on Dhaka-Pabna Highway when a passenger bus collided with a human hauler around 12:45pm."Eight people were killed on the spot," said Dewan...

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Most RMG factories miss deadline to pay May wage

Most of the 3,536 garment factories did not pay monthly wages for May until Sunday, missing the government's deadline for meeting the obligation, officials said. Only 766 garment factories or 21.66 per cent out of the 3,536 units located in Ashulia, Gazipur, Narayanganj, Chattogram, Mymensingh and Khulna areas paid the...

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Tigers trounce South Africa

Bangladesh began their World Cup campaign with a 21-run win over South Africa at the Oval on Sunday, according to agencies.The Tigers posted their highest one-day international total of 330 for six, with Mushfiqur Rahim (78) and Shakib Al Hasan (75) putting on 142 before Mahmudullah added late impetus with...

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PM performs Umrah

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina performed holy 'Umrah' in Makkah early on Sunday. She first performed 'tawaf' around the holy Ka'bah Sharif and walked and ran between Safa and Marwa hills. — UNB

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Sehri, Iftar & Prayer Timings (03-06-2019)

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