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Dhaka, Chattogram account for ‘90pc loans, advances’

Policy makers and experts have emphasised ensuring human dignity for all through expediting financial inclusion initiatives, saying that development without human dignity as the quintessential purpose is not a worthy goal. The observations were made at an international conference, held at Krishibid Institution, Bangladesh (KIB) in Dhaka on Tuesday.The two-day...

Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon

Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon pays a courtesy call on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in London on Monday — Focus Bangla

About 130 factories yet to pay wages for June

About 130 factories except those located in the Dhaka metropolis did not pay any wage for the month of June until Tuesday, according to official data.Out of the 130 factories, 62 are members of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), nine are associated with the Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and...

Japan seeks to mediate on Rohingya issue: FM

Japan has proposed mediating between Bangladesh and Myanmar over the resolution of Rohingya crisis, Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen said on Tuesday."If both Bangladesh and Myanmar agree, then Japan can hold a dialogue between the two countries in Tokyo," he told newsmen after his meeting with visiting Japanese foreign...

Call for monitoring milk output, supply

An inter-ministerial meeting made on Tuesday an 11-point recommendation to bring milk production and supply chain under constant surveillance in order to ensure product quality.Steps must be taken to test the fodder of animal feed makers to identify the presence of antibiotics and heavy metals like lead and cadmium, it...

Bangladeshi charged with killing four in Canada

Canadian police have arrested a 23-year old Bangladeshi youth with suspected links to killing four members of his family, including parents, in that country, reports bdnews24.com.The incident took place at a house in the Markham suburb of Toronto around 3pm (local time) on Castlemore Ave on Sunday, according to York...

18 killed as Pakistan army plane crashes into residential area

RAWALPINDI, July 30 (AFP): Eighteen people were killed when a small military plane crashed into a residential area in the Pakistani city of Rawalpindi early Tuesday, officials told AFP.The plane crashed into a poor village near an upscale neighbourhood in the garrison city that is home to the army's headquarters,...

Akij, Pran get court nod to resume sales

Pran Dairy and Akij Food and Beverage have secured a court order to resume pasteurised milk sales, reports bdnews24.com.However, the permission for sales is temporary as the High Court restrictions have been halted by the chamber judge of the Supreme Court for five weeks.On July 28, the HC banned sales...

An anti-dengue drive

A worker of Dhaka North City Corporation fumigating a garden inside the Bangladesh Film Development Corporation during an anti-dengue drive on Tuesday — FE Photo