Region: Bangladesh
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After nearly a decade of rising hilsa production in Bangladesh, output has declined for two consecutive years. At the same time, the number of large hilsa is falling, while prices are rising. Professor Md Abdul Wahab, a renowned hilsa researcher and …
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Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today attended the opening segment of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the UN Headquarters here.The Prime Minister, accompanied by his wife Zubaida Rahman, joined the opening session at t…
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For nearly four decades, the ‘Khan Family’ of Tangail has been in the spotlight due to allegations of murder, extortion, and arms dealing.Family members have faced various lawsuits over the years, but until now, none had been convicted. Yesterday, Mo…
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A case has been filed against Gazi Nazrul Islam, member of parliament (MP) for Satkhira-4, and two others on charges of instigating suicide following the recovery of the hanging body of his second wife, Mariam Khatun, from a flat at the NAM Bhaban in…
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External Affairs Minister’s meetings with U.S. Secretary of State, Bangladesh Foreign Minister among several engagements set to be closely watched
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With fuel prices rising, some buses in Dhaka have started charging an additional Tk 5 even before the government has officially published a new fare chart. The minimum fare of Tk 10 is being raised to Tk 15.Visiting various routes in the capital on T…
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The increase in fuel prices will have the greatest impact on economic activities that depend on diesel. Diesel is directly linked to the lives of ordinary people and is often referred to as the fuel of the poor. Its use is connected with almost every…
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The recent increase in fuel oil prices will not remain confined to filling stations. Its impact will gradually spread across almost all sectors of the economy. Inflation has been high for several years. The purchasing power of common people is under …
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On the night of 20 September, the government increased the price of all types of fuel oil by Tk 20. This is the second price hike during the current government’s tenure. This move comes at a time when there is high inflation in the country.At the sam…
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Fishing activity at the Mahipur fishing port in Kalapara, Patuakhali, is now particularly noticeable. During the hilsa season, small and large vessels head towards the sea one after another. Seven or eight years ago, around 800 vessels would go fishi…