Green chilli prices soar despite production boom
YASIR WARDADThe prices of green chillies have surged sharply, reaching Tk 300 a kg on Saturday despite a notable increase in domestic production.In the span of just three days, the prices have risen by Tk 100-120 a kg, making the essential cooking ingredient increasingly unaffordable for low-income consumers.Green chilli prices...
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One more dies of dengue, 209 hospitalised in 24 hrs
FE ReportOne more person died of dengue fever while 209 others were hospitalised with the mosquito-borne disease across Bangladesh in 24 hours till Saturday morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Barishal division recorded the highest number of new admissions with 83 cases.During the same period, 48...
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Bangladesh urged to step up fight for river, water rights
As India continues taking unilateral steps on shared rivers, experts and activists are urging Bangladesh to intensify its struggle for fair water rights, warning that the country's environment and the lives of millions are at serious risk, reports UNB.Speaking at an event on Saturday, they called for stronger public mobilisation...
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DMP requests all to avoid Shahbagh, Shaheed Minar, Suhrawardy Udyan today
FE REPORT Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP)requested on Saturday the city dwellers to avoid the Shahbagh, Central Shaheed Minar and Suhrawardy Udyan neighbourhoods today (Sunday) because of the numerous planned events and sizable crowds.DMP in a mass circular signed by Commissioner Sheikh Md Sajjad Ali issued on Saturday said that a...
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Fire breaks out in Gulistan market
FE REPORTA fire broke out at the Sundarban Square Market in the capital's Gulistan area on Saturday morning, causing significant damage to several shops but no casualties were reported.Talha Bin Jashim, media cell officer of the Fire Service and Civil Defence, said they received information about the fire around 10:00am....
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Two more arrested in Sohag murder case
FE REPORT Police arrested on Saturday two absconding accused persons for their alleged involvement in killing Lal Chand alias Sohag, an old Dhaka businessman.The arrestees are Md Ruman Bepari (32) and Md Abir Hossain (28). They were nabbed during a police raid at Keraniganj in Dhaka Saturday. talhabinhabib@yahoo.com
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Three Bangladeshis killed in Malaysia road crash
Three Bangladeshi men were killed and two others injured after a multi-purpose vehicle they were in skidded off the road at East Coast Highway (LPT) 1 near in Kuantan of Malaysia on Friday, reports UNB.There deceased were driver Sabber Hasan, 30 and two passengers- Jahid Hasan, 21, and Abdullah, 24.Acting...
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Light rain likely today ===---
Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at most places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions in the next 24 from 06:00 am today (Sunday), according to the Met Office. Day and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country.The highest...
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