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Release of NGOs' funds showing a waning trend

Release of funds for the non-governmental organisations (NGOs), working in the country and are administered through the government regulator - NGO Affairs Bureau (NGOAB), has been showing a declining trend in the recent years.Bangladesh's transition to a middle-income country status, shifting of donors' priorities to other regions, and various regulatory...

Net sales of savings tools fall 24.07pc in July-Aug

Net sales of savings instruments in July-August of fiscal year 2024-25 experienced a substantial decline of 24.07 per cent compared to the same period in the previous fiscal year.The net sales of the savings instruments in July-August FY 25 stood at Tk 42.23 billion, Bangladesh Bank (BB) data showed.Such sales...

Adviser Farida for boosting buffalo production

Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter has called for increasing buffalo production in the country to meet the demand of protein through its meat and milk, reports BSS."Once buffaloes were considered agricultural animals and now those animals are meeting our protein demand through its meat and milk," she said.The adviser...

The busy road in front of the Mugda General Hospital

The busy road in front of the Mugda General Hospital in the capital has long been in a deplorable condition, causing sufferings to the people and patients. The snapshot was taken on Friday. — FE Photo

Call for action against lead pollution

Speakers at a public awareness rally in the capital on Friday urged the government and policymakers to address lead pollution in Bangladesh.They called for the implementation of strict monitoring to ensure safe standards in consumer products, especially aluminum cookware, wall paint, and children's toys.During the rally, speakers highlighted five key...

HSC results of ex-board secy's son cancelled

CHATTOGRAM, Oct 25: The result of the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) exams of the son of former secretary of Chattogram education board has been officially cancelled.The authorities concerned have taken action after an investigation found evidence of fraudulence in HSC result last month.The final decision came after the board's disciplinary...

ICT gets five new prosecutors

The government has appointed five new prosecutors to the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT), bringing the total number of prosecutors to nine, reports BSS.The newly-appointed five prosecutors are SM Moinul Karim, Md Nure Ershad Siddiqui, Shaikh Mahdi, Tarek Abdullah and Tanvir Hasan Joha.Of the five, SM Moinul Karim and Md Nure...

One dies of dengue _-

One more death due to dengue was reported in the 24 hours leading up to Friday morning, raising the total fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 269 this year, reports bdnews24.com.The recent fatality took place in the Dhaka North City Corporation.During this period, 477 additional patients were hospitalized...

Dhaka's air quality 'moderate' for second consecutive day

Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, has ranked the 29th on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 76 at 8:30m on Friday, reports UNB.The air was classified as 'moderate' and it continued for the second consecutive day, according to the AQI...

Weather (2024-10-26)

Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at a few places over Rajshahi and Khulna divisions and at one or two places over Rangpur, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions.Day and night temperature may rise slightly over the country until 6:00 pm...