Heat and traffic: Dhaka's daily commute nightmare
Dhaka, the bustling capital of Bangladesh, is all too familiar with traffic congestion, and the sweltering heat compounds the daily woes of commuters in this densely populated metropolis.
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Dengue claims 12 more lives in 24hrs
Twelve more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till Monday morning, raising the fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 1,181 this year.
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RCEP entry on Bangladesh’s horizon: A game-changer in trade
In a significant development, Bangladesh is currently mulling over the prospect of becoming a member of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), a 15-nation trading bloc.
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Bangladesh achieves self-sufficiency in four key food items
World Food Day is being observed on October 16 in Bangladesh, just like many other countries around the world.
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Bangladesh, US want free, fair elections
Both Bangladesh and the US want free and fair elections conducted in a peaceful manner, the US embassy in Dhaka said after visiting Deputy Assistant Secretary Afreen Akhter's meeting with Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen.
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Gaza border crossing set to reopen as Israeli troops prepare ground assault
Israel on Monday said no ceasefire had been implemented in southern Gaza even though security sources in Egypt said a deal had been reached to allow foreigners out of the besieged Palestinian enclave and aid to be brought in.
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