Over Tk 1.92m fined, 40,000 kg polythene seized
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change fined over Tk 1.92 million and seized some 40,000 kg polythene through anti-polythene drive in November.The government remains steadfast in its efforts to clamp down on polythene shopping bags. All citizens must follow the government's directives to stop using such pollutant bags....
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Q1 agent banking lending up 12.53pc
The total volume of loans disbursed through agent banking channels increased by 12.53 per cent or over Tk210.898 billion in the first quarter (July-September period) of the fiscal year 2024-25, compared to the previous quarter.The growth highlights the rising popularity of agent banking as a financing mechanism in rural Bangladesh.However,...
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Three men held in city for deceiving job seekers
Police arrested three members of a fraud gang accused of deceiving job seekers by offering employment at super shop 'Shwapno'in the capital on Thursday, reports UNB.The arrestees are Shahin Rabbani, Swapan Das and Parvez Mosharraf.Of them, Shahin is the leader of the gang and Managing Director of one Dragon Shield...
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Sommilito Garments Sromik Federation (SGSF) brought out a rally
Sommilito Garments Sromik Federation (SGSF) brought out a rally in Mohakhali area in the capital on Friday, voicing their demand for making Amazon pay. — Focus Bangla
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Southern University Bangladesh (SU) organised a rally
Southern University Bangladesh (SU) organised a rally, among other programmes, to observe its 23rd founding anniversary in Baizid area of the port-city on Tuesday. SU Trustee Board Chairman Industrialist Khalilur Rahman inaugurated the function, chaired by SU Acting Vice Chancellor Dr Sharif Ashrafujjaman. SU Trustee Board members Abdus Salam and...
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Three more die of dengue ___
Three more persons died of dengue in the last 24 hours until Friday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 461 this year, reports UNB.The recent fatalities occurred in the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC).During the period, 354 more patients were hospitalised with viral...
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News in Brief --2024-11-30
Teen boy dies in Khulna, as 'mosquito coil sparks fire in bus' A teenage transport worker has died as a parked bus caught fire in Khulna city. The incident occurred around 2am on Friday at the Sonadanga Interdistrict Bus Terminal. The victim, Md Sharif, was a native of Munshiganj's Srinagar....
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Weather likely to remain dry today with cloudy sky
Weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country until 6:00 pm today (Saturday), according to the Met Office.Night and day temperature may fall slightly over the country.Light to moderate fog may occur at places over the country during late night until early morning.The highest temperature...
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