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Jul-Feb ADP execution lowest in 14 years

The government agencies are not seemingly functioning properly as their development programme-implementation rate in the first eight months of the current financial year was the lowest in 14 years, officials said on Monday.The annual development programme (ADP) execution rate from July to February of FY25 was 24.27 per cent, 6.91...

CA orders police to strengthen security of citizens

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Monday directed the police to strengthen their efforts to maintain law and order so that every citizen of the country, including the minorities, feel safe, reports UNB.Highlighting the situation on the ground, Dr Yunus warned that defeated forces may "intensify" efforts to provoke unrest...

76pc of FY25 rice import target met

The government has met 76 per cent of its FY25 rice-import target so far, thanks to the grain's sourcing from multiple countries, officials said.The two latest consignments totalling 35,000 tonnes arrived at the Chittagong port from India and Vietnam, according to a food ministry announcement.With those, the Directorate General of...

Credit card usage by Bangladeshis in India down 18.5pc in Jan

Cross-border credit-card transactions in India by Bangladeshi users saw a significant decline in January 2025, falling to Tk 326 million from Tk 400 million in December last year, according to the latest Bangladesh Bank data.This marks an 18.5-per-cent drop, reflecting a slowdown in overseas spending amid economic uncertainties.A country-wise breakdown...

Metro rail briefly runs without station staffers amid strike

Dhaka metro-rail company was forced to operate the metro rail for one and a half hours almost without station staffers on Monday following an unscheduled strike called by the latter in protest against assaults on their colleagues. Employees of Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) called the strike as per...

DU suspends 128 students over July uprising violence

Dhaka University (DU) administration has suspended 128 students for their alleged involvement in violence during the July-August mass uprising last year.University Registrar Munshi Shamsuddin Ahmed informed reporters that the decision was taken at an emergency syndicate meeting held on Monday."It was decided to suspend 128 students; however, the deadline was...

New conspiracy unfolding against BNP, democracy, country: Tarique

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Monday warned that a new conspiracy is steadily unfolding by a vested group against the BNP, democracy and the very existence and independence of Bangladesh, reports UNB."Those of us involved in politics have been speaking about a plot for the past few days. A...

BD a 'major concern' for US: Intel chief Gabbard

US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, widely regarded as a supporter of India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and a vocal advocate for Hindu interests, on Monday expressed concerns about the situation in Bangladesh, claiming persecution of religious minorities.In an interview with NDTV World, a media outlet aligned with...

Members of Bangladesh Nari Sangbadik Kendra pose for a photo

Members of Bangladesh Nari Sangbadik Kendra pose for a photo while holding magazines at a programme marking its 24th founding anniversary at the ERF auditorium in the city on Sunday. — FE Photo

Webb telescope directly observes exoplanet CO2 for first time

PARIS, Mar 17 (AFP): The James Webb Space Telescope has directly observed the key chemical of carbon dioxide in planets outside of our solar system for the first time, scientists announced Monday.The gas giants are not capable of hosting extraterrestrial life, but do offer clues in a lingering mystery about...

Biman to operate additional flights for Eid-ul-Fitr

Biman Bangladesh Airlines will operate additional flights on the Rajshahi, Syedpur, and Barishal routes alongside its regular schedule to accommodate the increased number of passengers during Eid-ul-Fitr, reports BSS.Biman today announced that extra flights on the Dhaka-Rajshahi-Dhaka route will be available on March 26, 27, 28, 29, and 30.Similarly, special...