PM Hasina pledges implementation of Teesta mega plan
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has announced that her government is committed to implementing the highly anticipated Teesta mega plan, addressing the long-awaited issues of Teesta River water sharing.
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Bangladesh’s debt-to-GDP ratio lower than India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka
Following the global economic crisis, many countries experienced a persistent rise in their debt-to-GDP ratio. This also increases public debt significantly for countries at all income levels. Amid this challenging situation, the latest World Economics Report delivers some positive news for Bangladesh.
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Tarique gets 9yrs, Zubaida 3yrs in graft case
BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman has been sentenced to nine years in prison and his wife Zubaida Rahman to three years imprisonment in a corruption case.
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FY24 starts with 15.26% growth in exports
Bangladesh has made $4.59 billion through exports in July, the first month of the fiscal year 2023-24 (FY24), fetching a 15.26% year-on-year growth, according to data released by the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB).
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12kg LPG price hiked by Tk141
The price of 12kg liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has been increased by Tk141.
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Experts fear dengue crisis could last till November
Experts are concerned that this year’s dengue outbreak in Bangladesh, which has reached frightening levels, may linger till November.
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Quader to Tarique: Come to Bangladesh to face the music
Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader urged BNP acting chairperson Tarique Rahman to return to Bangladesh and face the consequences of his actions.
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Nur allegedly attacked by Chhatra League at DU, hospitalized
Several members of the Nurul Haque Nur-led Gono Odhikar Parishad including its President Nurul Haque Nur were reportedly injured in an attack by the Chhatra League at Dhaka University's Teacher-Student Centre (TSC) area on Wednesday.
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