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Barind area becoming hub of diversified crops to mitigate water security

Instead of the previous single cropping pattern, the vast Barind tract has started becoming hubs of farming diversified crops, including some of the high-valued ones, during the last couple of years.Currently, various vegetables, crops and fruits, particularly mango, orange, malta, dragon and guava,...

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Verma for closer ties between India, Bangladesh media

Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma on Thursday underlined the importance of closer engagement between the media of India and Bangladesh in shaping a positive narrative of New Delhi-Dhaka partnership oriented towards shared values and aspirations. "The media acts as a bridg...

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20 envoys witness safe mango production

Ambassadors, high commissioners and heads of mission of about 20 countries in Dhaka on Thursday visited safe mango production activities in Chapainawabgani district as mangoes are being produced there following the good agricultural practices (GAP) to increase its export abroad.In the afternoon, the...

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Groom kids as worthy citizens with science-based knowledge: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday stressed the need for grooming up children with the knowledge of science and technology to make them worthy citizen as they can conquer the moon in the future."We have to go to the moon one day. We have to conquer the moon. So, we have to provide our chi...

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Automation a must to ensure energy security: Nasrul

State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid on Thursday said automation programmes must be implemented on priority basis to ensure energy security in the country. Urging officials to work more sincerely to boost production and exploration work regarding domestic energy, ...

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Bangladesh wins award for movie 'Mujib: the Making of a Nation'

Bangladesh has won the 'Best Activities Award' for the screening of the movie 'Mujib:  The Making of a Nation' at the International Expo (iExpo) held at the renowned Multimedia University of Malaysia (MMU), Cyberjaya, Selangor.Khalid Faiaz Mohammad, Student Advisor , Internation...

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Arafat for customised communication tools, strategy to attain SDGs

State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Mohammad Ali Arafat on Thursday put emphasis on taking customised communication tools and strategy for involving marginalised people in development aiming to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)."Communication is something very tricky ...

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Govt inks deals with Korea Eximbank for railway project

The government has signed two loan agreements with Korea Eximbank for the construction of a railway-cum road bridge across the Karnaphuli River at Chatto­gram's Kalurghat Point.The loan agreements of the project amounts to US$724.73 million from the Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDC...

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Saber urges SA nations to strengthen regional co-op in combating pollution

Outgoing Chair of the South Asia Cooperative Environment Programme (SACEP) Saber Hossain Chowdhury has called upon the South Asian countries to enhance regional cooperation, coordination and connectivity in curbing environmental pollution.He made the call while delivering his speech as the outgoing ...

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Incentive distribution programme inaugurated in Chuadanga

Incentive distribution programme on cotton cultivation was inaugurated in the district today for the fiscal year 2024-2025.Additional Deputy Commissioner Mizanur Rahman inaugurated the program at Akandbaria govt primary school this morning in Sadar upazila.Deputy Director of district Department of A...

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IMF lauds Bangladesh’s progress in reducing default loans

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has welcomed Bangladesh for progress in creating a roadmap to reduce the non-performing loans (NPLs). "Priorities should focus on reducing NPLs, implementing risk-based supervision, and enhancing corporate governance. In this context, we welcome the authori...

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I will die if get isolated from people: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said she will die if she is isolated from the public, asking the Special Security Force (SSF) not to detach her from the people.“If you make me isolated from the people, it doesn’t need to shoot me to death. I will die anyway because they (people...

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Training on quality seed potato production held in Gopalganj

A day-long training on "Quality seed potato production, collection, storage, quality control, pest management and expansion of new varieties" was held in the district on Wednesday.The training was held in the conference room of the Bangladesh Agricultural Development (BADC) office in colla...

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Bumper jackfruit yield in Gazipur

This is the season for jackfruits and Gazipur is the hub of the national fruit of the country.Garden owners are collecting jackfruits in the morning from their trees and bringing those fruits to the local bazar loading van and pickup.Hundreds of people are involved in collecting and sailing jackfrui...

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Two of a family electrocuted in Natore

A woman and her father-in-law died after being electrocuted at Chhato Chougram village under Singra upazila of the district on Wednesday morning.The deceased were identified as Lucky Begum, 35, and her father-in-law Akkas Ali Fakir, 60, residents of the village.Officer-in-Charge of Singra Police Sta...

Business

IMF projects 6.6pc GDP growth in FY25

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth for Bangladesh at 6.6 percent for the upcoming fiscal 2024-25 (FY25).The projection of the global lender nears the Bangladesh government’s projection for the next fiscal.The government is eying attainin...

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Stocks maintain gaining streak

Country's both the bourses, Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) on Wednesday also witnessed an upward trend like earlier as investors continued their buying spree on large-cap issues amid optimism.DSEX, the prime index of the DSE, went up by 60.88 points or 1.16 per ce...

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Nat’l logistics policy to be a ‘gamechanger’ for building Smart Bangladesh: Tofazzel

Prime Minister's Principal Secretary M. Tofazzel Hossain Miah on Tuesday said National logistics policy will be a 'game changer' to build a Smart Bangladesh."The National Logistics Policy 2024 is a pivotal step for Bangladesh to enhance its position in the global market and spur eco...

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Ali visits Vienna to attend OPEC Fund Development Forum

Finance Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali paid an official visit to Vienna, Austria from June 23-26 to attend OPEC Fund Development Forum 2024.On June 25, he had a meeting with the Director General of Abu Dhabi Fund Mohammed Saif Al Suwaidi, said a press release.During the meeting, State Minister of ...

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Work for expats’ welfare

President Mohammed Shahabuddin has asked the newly-appointed Bangladesh ambassador to Kuwait to work for the overall welfare of expatriate Bangladeshis living in Kuwait as well as facilitate manpower exports there.The Head of State came up with the directive as the new ambassador of Bangladesh to Ku...