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Over 16 projects worth $3.0b being axed shortly

At least 16 development projects worth some US$3.0 billion under an Indian credit scheme for Bangladesh are being discarded shortly for funding hurdles on the lender's part, officials said.The current interim government has formed a technical committee comprising members from the ministries and agencies concerned and it is working to...

Bashir for ensuring transparency to uplift economy

Commerce Adviser SK Bashir Uddin on Friday laid emphasis on ensuing transparency, accountability and good business practice for the sake of the country's economic uplift.He also expressed his optimism that a 'golden future truly awaits the country. "If we can ensure transparency, accountability, and equitable distribution of resources, it is...

Govt seeks $300 million loan assistance from S Korea

The government is seeking $300 million in loan assistance from South Korea's Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF) to upgrade 64 technical training centres (TTCs) and six institutes of marine technology into centres of excellence, said officials concerned. Modernising these institutions - some of which date back 60 years, with most...

BNP to find those plotting AL’s revival

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) standing committee member Salahuddin Ahmed on Friday said they will find those who are plotting to reestablish fallen Sheikh Hasina and her Awami League (AL) in the country."Politics of Hasina and her Awami League party died in the country, but was buried in Delhi. Therefore, we...

NCP convener vows to resist 'fascism, Mujibism'

Munshiganj, Jul 18 (UNB): Vowing to continue resistance against 'Fascism and Mujibism', National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam on Friday urged all to remain vigilant as there is another fight ahead."There is another battle ahead. I urge our supporters to stay alert. We need the support of the people...

Trump diagnosed with vein issue after leg swelling

WASHINGTON, July 18 (AFP): US President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with a long-term but benign vein condition, the White House said Thursday following speculation about his heavily bruised hand and swollen legs.The 79-year-old was found to have "chronic venous insufficiency" after he "noted mild swelling in his lower legs"...

A man collects water lily from a waterbody

A man collects water lily from a waterbody in the Munshiganj district to sell in the market. Water lily peduncle is a popular vegetable in the country. — FE Photo by Shafiqul Alam

Suffering continues as roads at Dholaipar in the capital's Jatrabari

Suffering continues as roads at Dholaipar in the capital's Jatrabari remain in dilapidated conditions for a long time. — FE Photo

Three workers fall to their death from Ctg building

Three workers have died after falling from the ninth floor of an under-construction building near Rangam Convention Hall in Chattogram, reports bdnews24.com.The incident occurred around 12:15pm on Friday while the men were plastering a wall, police say.The dead have been identified as Mohammad Hasan, Fakhrul Islam and Md Rashed --...