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Vegetable exports may rebound this FY

Despite a sharp decline last fiscal year, exports of vegetables may bounce back this fiscal year, said exporters.Businesses have achieved more than 100 per cent growth in shipments of vegetables in the first two months of the current fiscal year.Vegetable exports witnessed a 28 per cent decline in the last...

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Dhaka city witnesses severe traffic congestion

Dhaka city witnesses severe traffic congestion on roads as well as on flyovers, causing immense sufferings to commuters. The picture was taken from the city’s Tejgaon area on Sunday — FE photo

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HC rejects writ against tree felling in Suhrawardy Udyan

The High Court (HC) on Sunday rejected a writ petition against tree felling at historical Suhrawardy Udyan for installation of commercial establishments, reports UNB.The virtual bench of Justice Farah Mahbub and SM Maniruzzaman turned down the petition. Lawyer Syeda Rizwana Hasan presented the petitioners while Additional Attorney General Sheikh Mohammad...

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RAJUK launches online services

Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (RAJUK), the city-development authority, on Sunday formally launched an online platform to facilitate applications seeking approval for the development of new structures.The platform, called electronic construction permitting (ECP) system, will also help applicants save their time and money with the entire process.State Minister for Housing and Public...

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President asks ACC to ensure punishment to corrupt

President Abdul Hamid on Sunday asked the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to take necessary steps to ensure punishment of the corrupt, reports UNB. The President made the call while ACC Chairman Mohammad Moinuddin Abdullah and Commissioner Md Zahurul Haque met him at Bangabhaban on Sunday evening. President's press secretary Joynal Abedin...

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CWASA to stop use of deep tube-wells by 2022

CHATTOGRAM, Sept 19: Chattogram Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (CWASA) is set to stop the operation of all deep tube-wells within next year as the authority can now supply adequate water to city-dwellers.Sources said CWASA installed a total of 96 deep tube-wells to meet the demand of city-dwellers for water....

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Rohingya artworks show begins in city

A weeklong exhibition of 100 cultural objects and artworks representing key aspects of Rohingya memory, experience, and aspiration began in the city on Sunday, reports UNB. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the Center for Peace Studies (CPS) of the South Asian Institute of Policy and Governance (SIPG) of...

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Order on phone tapping Sept 29

The High Court (HC) on Sunday rejected a writ petition against tree felling at historical Suhrawardy Udyan for installation of commercial establishments, reports UNB.The virtual bench of Justice Farah Mahbub and SM Maniruzzaman turned down the petition. Lawyer Syeda Rizwana Hasan presented the petitioners while Additional Attorney General Sheikh Mohammad...

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HC rule for formulating sentencing guideline

The High Court (HC) on Sunday issued a rule askingauthorities concerned to explain as to why they shall not pass an order to formulate a guideline or policy to ensure identical and consistent sentencing, reports BSS. A HC division bench comprising Justice M Enayetur Rahim and Justice Md Mostafizur Rahman...

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Three held for selling fake drugs in city

Dhaka Metropolitan Police detectives have arrested three men for selling fake medicines and banned drugs under the names of famous and expensive local and foreign brands, reports bdnews24.com.The arrestees are Faisal Ahmed, Sumon Chandra Mollik and Md Liton Gazi.The three were arrested following joint operations by detectives from the DMP's...

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Weather (20-09-2021)

Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind are likely to occur at many places over Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions until 6:00 pm today (Monday), according to Met office.Day temperature may rise slightly and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country.The country's maximum temperature on...

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