RHD may go for int'l arbitration

The Roads and Highways Department (RHD) is likely to go for international arbitration to settle the Tk 5.0 billion claim of a Japanese joint-venture construction firm that have built three important bridges on Dhaka-Chattogram highway. Sources said the Dispute Adjudication Board (DAB) has recently given its verdict favouring the firm...

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Furniture industry, yet another victim of Covid

The country's furniture makers, especially the small and 'unbranded' ones, have been badly affected by the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.The people involved in furniture business said overall sales of furniture or home decorative products have declined considerably since the outbreak of the Covid, leading to an inevitable cut in employment in...

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BD keen to deepen ties with Turkey, says PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said Bangladesh is keen to boost its relationship with Turkey for mutual benefits as it is deeply rooted in shared history, faith and traditions based on trust and confidence, reports UNB.The Prime Minister said this while virtually opening Bangladesh's Embassy complex in Ankara from...

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CPD urges govt as power master plan being tweaked

The Centre for Policy Dialogue, or CPD, suggested on Monday raising the share of renewable energy in electricity generation in the Power System Master Plan, or PSMP, which is set to be revised next year. The research firm also urged the government to go for a downward revision of the...

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BD infection rate, active cases falling

The downward trend in coronavirus infection rate continues in the country, as less than 13 per cent of the samples tested positive in the last 24 hours until Monday noon, official data said.On the other hand, 26 more deaths were recorded across the country during the same period.During the time,...

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Prayer Timings-(15-09-2020)

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