Cost of 65 dev projects ramped up by Tk 798.34b
Costs of 65 projects have been ramped up by Tk 798.34 billion in apparent prodigal reappraisals of the development schemes by the just-gone interim government during its one-and-a-half-year tenure, sources say.The projects, originally undertaken at a combined cost of Tk 2.24 trillion, were revised to Tk 3.04 trillion, marking an...
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BD rethinking deal after blanket 10pc US tariffs
Bangladesh begins rethink on the deal signed with the United States as President Donald Trump lately imposed an across-the-board 10-percent tariff on all goods not covered by exemptions.Reacting to the Supreme Court ruling invalidating his most sweeping duties, the US President announced a new temporary global tariff of 10 per...
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PM orders reopening sick, closed industries
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has directed the authorities concerned to take initiatives, involving private entrepreneurs, to reopen sick and closed industrial establishments in the country."The Prime Minister has directed the ministries concerned to take steps to reopen the sick and closed industrial institutions," Prime Minister's Additional Press Secretary Atikur Rahman...
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Cash handout makes its modest start on Mar 10
Cash-assistance handout under the new government's 'Universal Family Card' scheme makes a modest start on March 10 for 15 upazilas on a pilot basis and then plays out as countrywide safety net, officials said Tuesday.Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is set to inaugurate the pilot project that will last four months...
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Dhaka says decision after review as Tokyo seeks implementation
Japan urges Bangladesh's new government to uphold a defence agreement signed with the previous interim administration even as Dhaka signals its review based on national interest under current policy standpoint.The issue was raised Tuesday during a courtesy call by Japan's ambassador in Bangladesh, Saida Shinichi, on Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur...
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Prayer Timings _2026-02-25
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