DSCC ramps up drives for clean, climate-resilient city: Administrator
The Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has undertaken a series of initiatives to build a clean, climate-resilient and citizen-friendly city, its Administrator Bir Muktijoddha Md Abdus Salam said on Thursday, reports UNB.Presenting a summary of activities carried out from February 25 to March 31 at a press conference at the...
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Hindu community leaders meet PM
Leaders of the Hindu community paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister (PM) Tarique Rahman at his office at secretariat on Thursday, reports UNB."Leaders of Bangladesh Puja Udjapan Parishad and Mohanagar Sarbojaneen Puja Committee met the PM and discussed various issues," said PM's Additional Press Secretary Atikur Rahman Rumon.The Hindu...
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DCs instructed to ensure diesel supply to farmers
The government has instructed Deputy Commissioners (DCs) to ensure the availability of diesel for farmers across the country, reports BSS.Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Monir Hossain Chowdhury disclosed this at a press conference at the Secretariat on Thursday.He said a virtual meeting was held...
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DMP drive to reclaim roads, footpaths: 51 jailed on 2nd day
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) imposed Tk 26.1 million (2.61 lakh) in fines and sentenced 51 individuals to various terms in jail during the 2nd day of the special drive to reclaim the sidewalks of roads and footpaths on Thursday, reports UNB.During the drive, the law enforcers and executive magistrate also...
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Banking sector shows resilience as NOP, forex liquidity bounce back: BB report
The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has reported a significant recovery in the Net Open Position (NOP) and a stabilization of market liquidity (Net FX Holding) within the country's banking sector, reports BSS.According to the central bank's latest data, the banking sector has demonstrated a robust turnaround, with the NOP reaching $1,080.70...
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298 killed in 373 road crashes during Eid trips
A total of 298 people were killed and over 2,000 injured in 373 road accidents across the country in 15 days, from March 14 to 28, during the Eid-ul-Fitr trips, reveals a report of a private organisation advocating for road safety.Of the deceased, 46 were women and 67 were children....
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Architect Novembre delivers lecture at BRACU
BRAC University hosted a lecture by Italian architect and designer Fabio Novembre -- renowned for projects such as the Lamborghini Museum and the AC Milan headquarters -- on its campus on Tuesday, according to a statement.Novembre founded Novembre Studio in 1994, guided by the philosophy that "architecture is a tool...
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Weather _2026-04-03
Rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at one or two places over Dhaka, Mymensingh, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Friday), according to the Met Office. Weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky elsewhere over...
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