Despite stability, BD faces pressure of inflation: GED
Despite a rebound in economic activities and largely restored macroeconomic stability, Bangladesh faces mounting pressures of persistent inflation and fiscal slippages, revealed the latest publication of the General Economics Division (GED).The August issue of the "Monthly Economic Update and Outlook," released by the GED of the Planning Commission on Sunday,...
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Fire breaks out at city petrol pump
A fire, which broke out on Sunday night at a petrol pump in the capital's Mohakhali, was brought under control.Rashed Bin Khalid, duty officer at the Fire Service and Civil Defence, said the blaze started at 7:18 PM at the Eureka Petrol Pump.Ten units of fire-fighters rushed to the spot...
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DU business students demand fair share in BCS education hiring
Students from several departments under the Faculty of Business Studies at Dhaka University (DU) staged a demonstration on Sunday, demanding equal opportunities in the education cadre of the Public Service Commission (PSC).The protest began in the afternoon with a procession that started from the Faculty of Business Studies premises, paraded...
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64 collect nomination papers on sixth day
On the sixth day, 64 students collected nomination papers to contest in the Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) election. For the hall union elections, 108 students collected forms on the same day, said Chief Election Commissioner Prof Dr. Jasim Uddin on Sunday.Among them, five were for the vice-president (VP)...
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One dies of dengue in 24 hrs
Dengue claimed another life in the past 24 hours until Sunday morning, with 466 new dengue patients also being hospitalised. With these new cases, the total number of deaths and hospitalizations from the mosquito-borne disease has reached 105 and 26,378 respectively this year. The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS)...
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Hajj-Umrah Fair ends
The three-day Hajj and Umrah Fair 2025, organised by the Hajj Agencies Association of Bangladesh (HAAB), concluded at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre in the capital on Saturday. The fair, which began on August 14, aimed to connect intending pilgrims with government-approved Hajj agencies, offering guidance and services ahead of...
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Weather (2025-08-18)
Light to moderate rain is likely to occur at many places over Rangpur, Mymensingh, Dhaka, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Monday). Day temperature may fall slightly.The highest temperature on Sunday was recorded at 36.7 degrees Celsius in Srimangal, while the lowest...
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