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Poultry, fish, lemon, cucumber prices rise well ahead of Ramadan

Poultry, fish, lemon and cucumber prices witnessed a hike in the market last week, enhancing woes of the commoners.Broiler chicken prices increased to Tk 180-190 a kg, marking Tk 10 a kg hike. Sonali (Pakistani) chicken prices also rose to Tk 320-350 per kg, from Tk 280-300 a week ago.Egg...

Tarique Rahman announced the party's manifesto

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman announced the party's manifesto for the 13th Parliamentary Election at a programme at a city hotel on Friday. — Focus Bangla

Tk 12.68b project aims to shield haor, Barind livelihoods

As floodwaters repeatedly inundate homes in the haor basin and drought tightens its grip on the high Barind, survival for millions in rural Bangladesh has become an annual test of endurance, reports UNB.Climate change has turned once-predictable seasons into cycles of uncertainty - washing away crops in one region while...

Interim govt to hand over power to elected govt by Feb 17-18

Chief Adviser's (CA) Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam on Thursday said the interim government would hand over responsibility to the elected government as soon as possible following the national election, expressing optimism that the process would be completed by February 17 or 18, reports UNB."The transfer of power will be done...

Discovering Dhaka's heritage: A journey through time

Dhaka, a city pulsating with vibrant life, holds within its heart a rich tapestry of history, woven into magnificent archaeological marvels. A journey through its old quarters is a captivating experience, transporting visitors back to eras of Mughal emperors, influential Nawabs, and diverse communities that shaped the city's unique character,...

Journalist Zakaria Kajal passes away

National Press Club member and veteran journalist Zakaria Kajal passed away on Friday. He was 67, reports UNB.He breathed his last at around 3:30 pm while undergoing treatment at a hospital in the capital. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, and numerous relatives, colleagues, and admirers.Zakaria Kajal had...

BD steps up road safety drive with a big driver training deal

Bangladesh has taken a major step towards safer roads with the signing of a crucial agreement to train 60,000 vehicle drivers nationwide, aiming to reduce road fatalities and build a skilled transport workforce, reports UNB.A deal was signed at the Road Transport and Highways Division between the Bangladesh Road Safety...

Illegal arms, drugs seized in city: Five held

A large cache of illegal arms, ammunition, narcotics and cash has been recovered in joint operations conducted by the army in the capital's North Badda and Dhalpur areas.The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) disclosed the information in a press release issued on Friday, saying that five people were held during the...

Justice Moyeenul Islam Chy made NHRC chairman

The government has appointed Justice Moyeenul Islam Chowdhury, a retired judge of the High Court Division, as the new chairman of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), while four more commissioners have been also appointed to commission, reports BSS.The Legislative and Parlia- mentary Affairs Division issued a gazette notification.Md. Nur...

Weather _2026-02-07

Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country until 6:00 pm today (Saturday). Mild cold wave is sweeping over the districts of Moulvibazar, Panchagarh, Rajshahi and Pabna and it may countinue. Temperature may remain nearly unchanged. The highest temperature was recorded on Friday at 32.4 degrees...