BB turns down Janata Bank's plea for fund
The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has turned down a plea of Janata Bank, seeking Tk 110.49 million for its Janata Exchange Company (JEC), Italy to recoup the loss incurred in last three years, officials said.The central bank wrote that 'there was no scope to consider the request' made to Financial Institutions...
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Court to hold Khaleda trial inside jail house
The government has decided to hold the trial of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in the Zia Charitable Trust corruption case at central jail in old part of the city after setting a temporary court there, reports UNB.The ministry for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs issued a gazette notification in this...
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AIIB's fund helps electrify rural households
For Renu Begum, having access to electricity at home was a distant dream even a year ago."My three children go to school. Without electricity, it was very difficult for them to do their homework in the evening while our household work also got hampered", said Ms Begum, a rural homemaker.While...
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Govt set to introduce UN-developed index
The government is set to introduce an index to assess the level and quality of transport system in the capital city by evaluating the data on 10 indicators, including accidents.The Sustainable Urban Transport Index (SUTI), developed by United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), has...
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PM to inaugurate Dreamliner today
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will inaugurate the maiden flight of the country's first Dreamliner 787-8, 'Akash Beena', at Hazrat Shahjalah International Airport today (Wednesday), reports UNB.After the inauguration, 'Akash Beena' will fly for Kuala Lumpur later in the day, said Chairman of the Board of Directors of Biman Bangladesh Airlines...
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BD get off to flying start in SAFF soccer
Hosts Bangladesh got off to a flying start in the seven-nation 12th SAFF Suzuki Cup 2018, the biggest soccer carnival of the region, beating Himalayan nation Bhutan by 2-0 goals in the 2nd opening day match at the country's premier sports venue-Bangabandhu National Stadium-here on Tuesday, reports UNB.With the day's...
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Bridge in Kolkata collapses: Five dead, several trapped
Several people are feared dead after a bridge in Kolkata collapsed during rush hour traffic, according to a India Today report. A portion of the crucial Majerhat bridge on Diamond Harbour Road collapsed Tuesday afternoon.According to local reports, five people have died and 17 were injured after the bidge collapsed...
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HC bench feels embarrassed
A High Court (HC) bench has withdrawn from a scheduled hearing on a bail petition by photographer and activist Shahidul Alam, citing "embarrassment", reports bdnews24.com.The petition was presented to the HC bench of Justice Md Ruhul Quddus and Justice Khandaker Diliruzzaman on Tuesday."The expression of embarrassment by the High Court...
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Vehicles crossing a long-dilapidated portion
Vehicles crossing a long-dilapidated portion of the busy Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue in front of Karwan Bazar in the capital on Tuesday — FE Photo
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