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ERD in search of foreign aid
Staff Correspondent: Government takes up projects under Annual Development Program (ADP) every fiscal year. There is no shortage of efforts to implement foreign aided projects in addition to own financing. That is why foreign aided projects are given priority in accepting projects in ADP every financial year. In line with…
Read More »Very severe heat wave grips parts of country
Staff Correspondent: Very severe heat wave is sweeping over north, north-east and north-west districts of the country and severe heat wave is sweeping Dhaka and Khulna divisions and the district of Rajshahi, said a met office forecast.“Very severe heat wave is sweeping over Pabna, Jashore and Chuadanga districts as severe…
Read More »Crisis will increase in the economy
Farhad Chowdhury: One after another global shock is felt on the country’s economy and trade. The shock started in 2020 with the Corona pandemic. After that Russia-Ukraine war, Palestine-Israel war also damaged Bangladesh. The latest Iran-Israel war is eyeing the global economy as well as the country’s economy. Economists and…
Read More »Heatwave disrupts normalcy of life
-3 died of heat stroke -Edu institutions closed-Mercury shoot upto 43 degree Mahfuz Emran: Three people died due to heat stroke in Pabna and Chuadanga districts due to intense fire. They died on Saturday (April 20).The three deceased are – Sukumar Das (70), a resident of Shalgaria Zakir Mor, Pabna…
Read More »Dhaka residents suffer as mercury reaches 40.4°C
Staff Correspondent: Amid the increasing of temperature across the country, Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh, on Saturday recorded a maximum temperature of 40.4°C.The temperature in the capital city increased by 2°C on Saturday compared to Friday.Most parts of the country swelter for the continuing heat wave.The highest temperature in…
Read More »ADB to provide $71m for water resources mgt
Industry Desk: The government today signed a US$71 million loan agreement titled “Loan 4440-BAN: Climate-Resilient Integrated Southwest Project for Water Resources Management” with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for ensuring climate resilient water resources management.Md. Shahriar Kader Siddiky, secretary of Economic Relations Division (ERD), and Edimon Ginting, country director of…
Read More »407 die in 399 accidents during Eid trips
Staff Correspondent : A staggering 407 individuals lost their lives and 1,398 suffered injuries in 399 road accidents across the country during the Eid vacation, said the passenger welfare association.They also noted that at least 198, or nearly 50 per cent of the accidents were associated with motorcycles that led…
Read More »Rice stock plunges to 50 pc risky level
Zarif Mahmud: The stock of rice, the staple food grain of the country, has felthighest level of risk to 800,000tonns mark. According to the Ministry of Food, from July to April 17 of the ongoing fiscal year (2023-24), the stock of rice in the government warehouses has gone down by…
Read More »Landowners demand compensation before demolition of structures in Mugda
Staff Correspondent: The landowners along both sides of Mugda Main Road are urging authorities not to proceed with the demolition of their houses and buildings until they receive proper compensation for their land. ASM Salahuddin conveyed this appeal at a press conference held at the Bangladesh Crime Reporters Association (CRAB)…
Read More »Online gambling can’t bring under control
–Online gambling has spread like an epidemic-BTRC’s tactics are not working-Control almost impossible, say law enforcement-Experts say, there is no substitute for public awareness Mahfuz Emran: He became a millionaire by investing only Tk 20. Later he got addicted and invested one after another. However, Love’s face was never seen…
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Hotels to be converted for Covid hospitals
Hospitals overwhelmed Staff Correspondent: The government is going to rent hotels for providing treatment …
