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NSC sales stay in the red despite slowing outflows

Investment in National Savings Certificates (NSCs) continues to remain under pressure, with persistent net withdrawals reflecting weakening investor appetite despite brief signs of recovery.Net sales of savings certificates remained on a negative trajectory in early 2026, indicating continued outflows from the instrument.In February 2026, net sales stood at Tk11.65 billion...

MMC shut over clash for 7 days

Classes and examinations at Mymensingh Medical College (MMC) have been suspended and students ordered to vacate dormitories following a violent clash between two groups at a student hostel, triggering an official investigation, reports bdnews24.com.College authorities also formed a three-member probe committee to investigate the incident, Principal Prof Md Nazmul Alam...

17 fresh dengue cases detected in 24 hrs

Health officials on Saturday said they recorded 17 fresh cases of dengue onslaughts in the past 24 hours, reports BSS."We recorded 17 fresh cases of dengue onslaughts in 24 hours ending at 8 am today," a spokesman of Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said."Out of the 17 fresh cases,...

Dhaka to have 25 cattle markets for Eid-ul-Azha

FE REPORTTo make it easier for the people in Dhaka to buy sacrificial animals for Eid-ul-Azha, the two city corporations decided to set up 25 temporary cattle markets where traders and farmers from different parts of the country could bring their livestock.Subject to moon sighting, Eid-ul-Azha is expected to be...

Sakif Shamim, managing director of Labaid InsureTech, inaugurating a digital insurance platform aimed at

Sakif Shamim, managing director of Labaid InsureTech, inaugurating a digital insurance platform aimed at delivering accessible and user-friendly services at a programme in the capital on Wednesday. Dr. Sucharita Ahmed, director of Labaid Group; Mastura Farzana Mohona, director of Labaid Cancer Hospital & Super Speciality Centre; and Sharif Mohammad Abid,...

First hajj flight reaches Jeddah

The first hajj flight of Bangladesh has reached Saudi Arabia with 419 pilgrims in the early hours of Saturday (local time), reports BSS.Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight BG 3001 landed at King Abdul Aziz International Airport in Jeddah at 4:20 am (local time) on Saturday, said a Religious Affairs Ministry press...

Translation workshop held at BRAC University

The Department of English and Humanities at BRAC University organised a dynamic 'Translation Workshop by Jackie Kabir' for students of ENG 465: Translation Studies (Spring 2026) on the campus in the capital on Thursday, says a press release.The workshop brought together aspiring translators and literature enthusiasts for an engaging session...

Measles wave strains public hospitals; pvt care largely unused

SM NAJMUS SAKIBGovernment hospitals in the capital, particularly designated facilities, are under severe strain as a surge in measles infections drives a growing influx of patients, while private hospitals report little to no admissions.In the past 24 hours until 8:00am Saturday, four more children died from measles and measles-like symptoms,...

HSC, equivalent exams to begin July 2

The government on Saturday fixed July 2 for starting this year's Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations, reports BSS.The decision was taken at a meeting held at the Ministry of Education. Education, Primary and Mass Education Minister Dr A N M Ehsanul Hoque Milon confirmed the matter to the...

Rain likely today-----------''''

Rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind and lightning flashes is likely to occur at a few places over Rangpur, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions and at one or two places over Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna & Chattogram divisions with hails at isolated places. Weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly...