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Diaspora bonds lose lustre for low rates

Diaspora bonds of the government have lost attractiveness to expatriates for low profit rates they yield, causing the negative investment growth of the instruments for the past three years.The negative growth in net sales of the state-backed bonds was Tk 19.13 billion in fiscal year (FY) 2023-24, Tk 20.06 billion...

Govt determined to protect citizens’ rights: CA

"The interim government is determined to protect the rights of every citizen of the country", Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Muhammad Yunus said on Monday, while greeting the Hindu community in Bangladesh during Janmashtami, which marks the auspicious birth celebration of Lord Sri Krishna."Bangladesh is a large family where the responsibility...

Over 100 'missing' as fire rages Gazi Tyre Factory

Over a hundred people were reported missing as a devastating fire raged through Gazi Tyre Factory in Rupganj of Narayanganj on Sunday night.The family members of the missing people thronged the factory premises on Monday afternoon to find their near and dear ones.The fire service began compiling a list of...

Dyke collapse floods 14 villages in Khulna

KHULNA, Aug 26 (UNB): The low lying areas of Deluti union in Paikgacha upazila of Khulna have been submerged due to the collapse of an embankment, leaving 15,000 people stranded.A number of fish enclosures were washed away while a vast tract of crop land was inundated.Local people said the embankment...

PBS leaders to meet REB chief today to discuss demands

Representatives of the Palli Bidyut Samity (PBS) officials and employees are set to engage in meetings today (Tuesday) with the newly-appointed chairman of the Bangladesh Rural Electrification Board (REB) and the head of a Power Division committee to address their demands before considering any further action, reports UNB.The first meeting...

105 dengue patients hospitalised in 24 hours

Another 105 people were hospitalised with dengue in the 24 hours until Monday morning, reports UNB.Of the new patients, 64 were admitted to different hospitals in Dhaka, while the rest were outside in Dhaka, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).Some 1,092 patients are receiving treatment in different...

14 health camps to be set up in Feni for flood victims

FENI, Aug 26 (UNB): The Feni district authority has decided to set up 14 health camps in Feni district to provide treatment to the flood victims and deal with the post-flood situation.Army health camps in district towns along with six health camps in six upazilas and seven private hospitals have...

Weather (2024-08-27)

Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty/squally wind is likely to occur at many places over Dhaka, Rajshahi, Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions and at a few places over Rangpur, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions with moderately heavy to heavy falls at places over the country until 6:00 pm...