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Tk 1.17t kept as block, special allocations in next ADP

The Ministry of Finance has earmarked Tk 1.17 trillion, or 39 per cent of the proposed Tk 3.0-trillion Annual Development Programme (ADP), for the next fiscal year, as block and special allocations across various sectors.The remaining Tk 1.83 trillion, or 61 per cent of the ADP, is set to be...

Govt unlikely to renew work permits of errant foreign nationals

The government may refrain from renewing the work permits of foreign nationals found involved in illegal activities, particularly in Bangladesh's export-oriented apparel sector, officials said.Several foreign nationals, most of them working in Bangladesh's apparel industry, have allegedly been involved in illegal activities.Such activities have affected their employers' reputations as well...

Inflation pushes REER up 1.43 points in Mar

The Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER) index rose in March, indicating Bangladesh's modest loss in trade competitiveness. The increase was largely driven by higher inflation in the country compared with its trading partners. REER stood at 102.78 in March 2026, up 1.43 points from February.This means the currency remains overvalued....

Father, son plotted Naogaon family killings: police

Police have said the brutal murder of four members of the same family in Naogaon's Niamatpur Upazila was a pre-planned massacre orchestrated by close relatives over a land dispute, reports bdnews24.comOn Wednesday, Superintendent Mohammad Tariqul detailed the alleged motive, drawing from evidence surfaced during the initial questioning of three suspects.The...

Motorists' woes persist despite 'fuel pass'

Motorists in Dhaka continue to endure long queues and hours of waiting for fuel despite the introduction of a fuel-pass system at selected filling stations, with many describing the situation as unprecedented and deeply frustrating.Abdul Karim, a motorcyclist who travelled from Ashulia, said he had been waiting at the Ramna...

Sunamganj farmers asked to harvest paddy early

SUNAMGANJ, Apr 22 (UNB)-Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB) has warned of a possible flash flood in Sunamganj due to rising water levels in major rivers, urging farmers to harvest ripened paddy without delay.BWDB issued a press release in this regard on Wednesday.BWDB Sunamganj Executive Engineer Mamun Hawlader said continuous rainfall...