Aromatic rice prices surge amid possible export decision
The prices of non-packaged aromatic rice have gone up by Tk 10-20 a kg during Ramadan, a hike traders attribute to the government's possible decision to permit the exports of this item. The retail prices of such rice now range between Tk 140 and Tk 150 a kg, according to...
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No alternative to education, economic emancipation: Rizwana
Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan has said there is no alternative to education and economic emancipation of women for their empowerment and checking violence against them, reports BSS."There is no alternative to education and economic emancipation for the advancement of women and girls. To cut all...
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Call for an end to violence against women
A group of women, including garment workers, has demanded an end to violence and sexual abuse against women, as well as six months of maternity leave for female workers, reports bdnews24.com.Sommilito Sramik Federation (SSF) and Awaj Foundation made the demands at rallies in front of the Jatiya Press Club in...
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Past govt took no step against rights abusers during uprising: OHCHR
The UN rights office has said its fact-finding mission found no 'genuine effort' by the ousted regime to hold the security and law-enforcement agencies and their activists accountable for serious rights violations and abuses during last year's uprising, reports BSS.The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)...
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Weather (2025-03-08)
Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country, having chances of rain/thunder showers at one or two places over Rangpur division until 6:00 pm today (Saturday), according to the Met Office.Day and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country. The highest temperature of the...
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