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Govt halts vehicle purchases, imposes travel restrictions for officials

The government has introduced a set of austerity measures aimed at reducing costs and addressing budgetary pressures. 

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File photo of Bangladesh Secretariat Dhaka Tribune 

Rawhide price increased but collection hampered due to rain

Despite unfavorable weather and high salt prices, prices of sacrificial rawhide rose marginally with seasonal and permanent dealers saying they are happy with the prices. 

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File photo of workers compiling rawhide after collecting from seasonal traders at Posta in the Old Dhaka area of the capital city during Eid-ul-Azha last year Dhaka Tribune

Double-shift schooling likely to be discontinued

Education Minister Dipu Moni at a recent meeting said that the practice of double shifts in schools will eventually be discontinued. 

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File photo shows children running with books in hand at a school in Hathazari, Chittagong Dhaka Tribune

Seamless Eid travels: Padma Bridge brings joy to Dhaka-bound commuters

The completion of the Padma Bridge has sparked a shift in travel patterns for residents in southern Bangladesh after the conclusion of Eid-ul-Azha festivities. Formerly reliant on launches, people are now embracing road travel as they return to Dhaka for work, marking a significant transformation facilitated by the bridge's presence.

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File Photo of Padma Bridge Mahmud Hossain Opu/Dhaka Tribune

2nd coal shipment for Payra power plant arrives

A second ship, carrying 36,570 tons of coal for the Payra Thermal Power Plant, arrived at Payra Port in Patuakhali on Sunday, a month after the power plant had to suspend production due to a coal shortage.

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Panamanian-flagged vessel MB Pavo Brave carrying 36,570 tons of coal for the Payra Thermal Power Plant Dhaka Tribune

9 Bangladeshi youths get conferred with prestigious Diana Award 2023

Addressing the paradigm-shifting roles of youths across the world and their impactful works, the 2023 Diana Award on Friday put the spotlight on over 189 youths including nine Bangladeshi young changemakers for their social actions and humanitarian efforts.

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