Razzaque for quick expansion of saline tolerant rice variety in south
Staff Correspondent: Agriculture Minister Dr Abdur Razzaque yesterday asked the agriculture officials to go for quick extension of saline tolerant rice variety in the southern region to ensure food supply for increasing population.“Food demand is rising…
Read More »Govt-ADB sign agreements for $940m loan to purchase vaccines
Staff Correspondent : The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Bangladesh yesterday signed agreements for $940 million in loans to purchase safe and effective vaccines against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Fatima Yasmin, Secretary, Economic…
Read More »Security surveillance to be beefed up during Eid-ul-Azha: Kamal
Staff Correspondent: Surveillance and monitoring would be beefed up to stop crimes during the forthcoming holy Eid-ul-Azha, Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal said here yesterday.“Measures would be taken to ensure safe movement of cattle-laden vehicles during…
Read More »Govt sees catastrophe in VAT collection
Three reasons blamed Golam Mostafa Jibon: A catastrophe is being noticed in the VAT collection that may put the government far away from a lot amount of revenue earning this time.Three reasons behind the current disruption…
Read More »Planned measures helped BD to be top 3 SDG performers: PM
Staff Correspondent: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said her government’s planned measures for country’s development have put Bangladesh as one of the top three performers on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Index score.“We have taken planned…
Read More »All long-haul bus services with Dhaka suspended
Staff Correspondent: No long-distance bus was allowed to leave or enter capital Dhaka yesterday as the government enforced tougher restrictions in an effort to beat the deadly Coronavirus.As many people were not aware about the suspension…
Read More »Bangladeshi jackfruits now at German market
Staff Correspondent: Jackfruits from Bangladesh are now on sale in the market of rich European country Germany.‘Lebensmittelmarkt’ in Berlin, Germany, imported the fruit recently from Bangladesh for the first time and the Bangladeshi company ‘Globepac Foods…
Read More »Bangladesh stood 2nd most gender equal country in Asia
e-commerce helping to make self-reliant Mahfuja Mukul: According to the World Economic Forum (WEF), Bangladesh is now the second most gender equal country in Asia, top in South Asia and ranks 47th among 144 countries of…
Read More »Morning showers drown Dhaka!
Staff Correspondent: Copious seasonal showers led to waterlogging and traffic congestion in several parts of the capital yesterday morning, washing away the tall claims of monsoon preparedness by the civic bodies.According to Bangladesh Meteorological Department, the…
Read More »Banshkhali coal fired power plant uncertain
129 dignitaries, 74 groups ask China to stop funding Ayub Ali from Ctg: About 129 influential rights activists and 74 organisations from 21 countries, including Bangladesh, have called upon the Chinese authorities to immediately withdraw and…
Read More »UGC suggests to reduce academic year in pandemic recovery guideline
6-point guideline sent to public varsities Staff Correspondent: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has made a set of recommendations in its recovery guideline for public universities amid the pandemic, including cutting the academic year short and…
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