Climate ins expansion for coastal poor stressed
Experts have called for urgent expansion of climate insurance coverage for marginal communities in Bangladesh's coastal regions, arguing that vulnerable households cannot cope with rising climate shocks without financial protection. They say the government should bear the insurance premiums to shield poor families from repeated losses.They also stressed that such...
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2027 SSC exams likely in Dec, says edn minister
Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon has said the 2027 SSC and equivalent examinations could be advanced to December as part of efforts to ease the country's longstanding session jam, reports bdnews24.com.The minister also suggested a similar rescheduling for the 2027 HSC exams to ensure that students do not lose...
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A rickshaw-puller was pictured having a snooze on his vehicle getting exhausted amid high temperature in
A rickshaw-puller was pictured having a snooze on his vehicle getting exhausted amid high temperature in front of the Ramna Park gate in Mintoo Road area of the capital on Saturday, as the country experiencing a mild to moderate heat wave since April 20. — Photo K Asad-Uz-Zaman
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Bank Resolution Act may reopen door to looters
FE REPORTThe Bank Resolution Act, 2026, in its present form has triggered fresh concerns over the future of Bangladesh's banking sector, with experts warning that controversial former bank owners could regain control of troubled lenders under the new law.Critics argue that a key provision, Section 18(a), may undermine ongoing reform...
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DSCC unveils redesigned STS for waste management
Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) on Saturday inaugurated a modernised and redesigned Secondary Transfer Station (STS) for waste management in Kalabagan area as part of its efforts to improve urban waste management and environmental condition in the capital, reports UNB.DSCC Administrator Abdus Salam inaugurated the upgraded STS under the initiative...
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DUJA human chain protests attack on journalists
DU CORRESPONDENTThe Dhaka University Journalists' Association (DUJA) staged a human chain on Saturday protesting the attack on journalists inside Shahbagh Police Station and demanding safe environment for independent journalism.The programme was held at around 11:30 am at the foot of Aparajeyo Bangla on the university campus.Current members of the association,...
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Over 32,000 pilgrims reach Saudi for Hajj, two die
Thousands of Bangladeshi pilgrims have poured into Saudi Arabia for Hajj, with 32,532 flying in as authorities reported two deaths, reports bdnews24.com.According to the Ministry of Religious Affairs' Hajj portal, as of 2:00 am on Saturday, 3,284 pilgrims travelled under government arrangements, while 29,248 flew via private agencies.The pilgrims were...
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Rain likely today -----...
Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty/squally wind is likely to occur at a few places over Rangpur, Mymensingh, Sylhet, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal & Chattogram divisions in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Sunday), according to the Met Office.Day and night temperature may remain nearly...
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