Bangladesh now has 200 Leed-certified factories
A significant achievement has been made in the journey towards sustainable industrialization, as the nation celebrates the certification of its 200th Leed green factory by the US Green Building Council (USGBC).
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Why metro rail services were suspended for 2 hours
Metro rail services were suspended for two hours on Wednesday, possibly due to a short circuit, officials have said.
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World Bank: Bangladesh’s development model can inspire others
Executive Director of the World Bank Parameswaran Iyer on Thursday said other developing countries can follow the development model of Bangladesh.
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Bangladesh bans militant group Jama'atul Ansar Fil Hindal Sharqiya
The government of Bangladesh has banned the newly-formed militant group Jama'atul Ansar Fil Hindal Sharqiya.
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Cox’s Bazar flood causes 1.4C in damage, affects 480,000 people
In the wake of torrential rain-triggered flash floods, Cox’s Bazar district has suffered extensive damages estimated at over Tk1.40 crore, as reported by local district authorities.
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Bangladesh's RMG exports to non-traditional markets up by 23.75% in July
RMG exports to the United States, the largest export destination for Bangladesh, increased by 6.31% in July of FY24 to $729.03 million, from $685.77 million in July FY23, according to recent statistics of the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB).
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Dengue outbreak: 12 patients die, 2,959 hospitalized in 24hrs
Twelve dengue patients died and 2,959 were admitted to different hospitals across Bangladesh in 24 hours to Thursday morning.
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