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…
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,…
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…
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…
Read More »Bangladesh tourist arrivals surge over 60pc in India during 2023
Special Correspondent: Lack of strong political commitment, mistrust among political leaders in South Asia, security issues, and the poor vision of bureaucrats perhaps stand in the way of launching on-arrival visas between Bangladesh and India despite…
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…
Read More »New measures coming for tank lorries
Prevent theft and adulteration Zarif Mahmud : According to Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC), there are 2,800 registered tank lorries for transporting fuel oil across the country. There are also 100 tankers. But there is no digital…
Read More »Risk of looting mortgage assets
Mahfuja Mukul: There is fear of looting again in the name of selling the assets of the debtors of banks which may disappear as a result of bank merger. At this stage, a circle can grab…
Read More »Nothing to be worried over lowering growth projection by IMF:FM
Staff Correspondent: Finance Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali has said there is nothing to worry about downgrading growth forecast for Bangladesh by IMF for the current fiscal year.He said he is satisfied over the recovery of…
Read More »Insurance amendment Act under consideration
Rafiqul Islam Azad : The government is contemplating amendments to the Insurance Act-2010, aiming to render it more contemporary and efficacious. The objective is to ensure robust protection for both customers and companies within the insurance…
Read More »Bangladesh to introduce drone technology to assess crop losses
Staff Correspondent: Bangladesh is preparing to introduce remote sensing and drones to detect crop damage caused by extreme weather events or diseases.Around 20 officers of the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) are initially receiving training to…
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