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Deposits in sub-branches rise 5.5 percent, loans fall nearly 8 percent

Deposits in the sub-branches (sub-branch) of banks in the country increased by 5.7 percent in the April-June quarter of the current year. In contrast, disbursement of loans and advances decreased by 7.7 percent during the same period.

4 weeks ago 673 views

National

No alternative to strong local government for establishing democracy: LGRD Minister

Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Dr. Abdul Moyeen Khan has remarked that there is no alternative to a strong local government system to institutionalize democracy and ensure people's participation and accountability.

4 weeks ago 406 views

Health

5 things to be careful about if you have dengue fever

If infected with dengue, do not panic; timely treatment and proper care are essential. Sudden fever, body ache and headache, pain behind the eyes, and skin rash are common symptoms of dengue. However, dengue can occur even without a rash.

4 weeks ago 727 views

Country

Chattogram teacher dies of dengue along with unborn child

Arpita Das (26), an assistant teacher at Sunrise Grammar School in Patharghata of Chattogram city, died after being infected with dengue. She was pregnant at the time of her death. Her unborn child also did not survive.

4 weeks ago 549 views

Opinion

Is the world merely a playground for the powerful?

The impact of war is never confined only to the battlefield. The burden of missile devastation, fuel crises, and rising commodity prices must ultimately be borne by ordinary people. The recent conflict in the Middle East has once again brought that grim reality to the fore. Even when attacks target military installations, unarmed people often lose their lives; ordinary citizens, including women and children, are injured.

4 weeks ago 1,120 views

National

Adani's shut unit restarted, Bangladesh to get power by noon

Adani Power has restarted the second shut unit of the Godda power plant in Jharkhand, India. The unit's shutdown due to a technical fault disrupted power supply to Bangladesh.

4 weeks ago 364 views

National

India wants ban on hilsa export from Bangladesh lifted

Kolkata's 'Fish Importers Association' has requested the withdrawal of the long-standing ban on hilsa export from Bangladesh to India. The organization has sent a letter to Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir in this regard.

4 weeks ago 402 views

National

Whether MPO-enlisted teachers can participate in elections, EC to decide

State Minister for Local Government Mir Shahe Alam has said that the Election Commission (EC) will decide whether MPO-enlisted teachers can participate in local government elections.

4 weeks ago 439 views

Country

Must work with responsibility and coordination to implement election manifesto: Culture Minister

Culture Minister Nitai Ray Chowdhury has called upon all departments to work with responsibility, honesty, and coordination to implement the government's election manifesto.

4 weeks ago 869 views

Law Justice

Writ challenging validity of notification banning Awami League's activities dismissed

The High Court has dismissed a writ petition challenging the validity of the notification banning the activities of Awami League and all its wings, associate and fraternal organizations.

4 weeks ago 534 views

Economy

Bangladesh aims to bring another $5 billion in US investment: Commerce Minister

Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir has said the government and the American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (AmCham) will work together with the goal of bringing an additional $5 billion in US investment to Bangladesh over the next five years.

1 month ago 607 views

Politics

New committee of National Student Power, Dhaka University branch

The newly elected committee of the Dhaka University branch of National Student Power has been announced. In the new committee of the Dhaka University branch of National Student Power, an associate student organization of the National Citizen Party (NCP), Hasir Al Islam has been given the responsibility of president.

1 month ago 659 views

Politics

Bakir president, Tahmid secretary in Chhatrashakti's first council

Abu Bakar Majumder has been elected central president and Tahmid Al Mudassir Chowdhury general secretary in the first council of National Chhatrashakti, the associate student organisation of the National Citizen Party. Abu Touhid Md. Siam has been elected organising secretary.

1 month ago 605 views

World

Indian court says Muslim divorce law is valid

The Gauhati High Court has observed that the customary Muslim divorce method in India, 'Talaq-e-Hasan', is valid and is not currently prohibited.

1 month ago 591 views

World

Xi Jinping in India: Concerns over China's infrastructure construction in Arunachal

Amid Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to India, fresh concerns have arisen over allegations of China's infrastructure construction and military advances in the border areas of Arunachal Pradesh.

1 month ago 663 views

Country

State Minister for Information urges journalists to be more responsible to prevent disinformation

State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Yaser Khan Chowdhury has called on journalists to be more aware and responsible to prevent disinformation, rumors and misleading content created by artificial intelligence spreading on social media.

1 month ago 560 views

Economy

US-Bangla wants to make Dhaka an international connecting hub

US-Bangla Airlines wants to build Dhaka as an effective international connecting hub. The company's Managing Director, Mohammad Abdullah Al Mamun, said their goal is to create opportunities for a large portion of future international passengers to reach various destinations via Dhaka.

1 month ago 525 views

Country

No alternative to awareness and cleanliness in dengue prevention: State Minister

State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock Sultan Salauddin Tuku has said there is no alternative to public awareness and cleanliness in preventing dengue.

1 month ago 563 views

Education

New curriculum in primary education by 2028: State Minister

The government is planning to launch a new curriculum in primary education by 2028, said State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobi Hajjaj.

1 month ago 622 views

Education

No plan to pass anyone by giving special marks in viva: Water Resources Minister

Water Resources Minister Shahiduddin Chowdhury Anee has said the government has no plan to pass anyone by giving special marks in job viva. He said recruitment will be done by assessing merit according to the existing rules.

1 month ago 589 views

Deposits in sub-branches rise 5.5 percent, loans fall nearly 8 percent

No alternative to strong local government for establishing democracy: LGRD Minister

5 things to be careful about if you have dengue fever

Chattogram teacher dies of dengue along with unborn child

Is the world merely a playground for the powerful?

Adani's shut unit restarted, Bangladesh to get power by noon

India wants ban on hilsa export from Bangladesh lifted

Whether MPO-enlisted teachers can participate in elections, EC to decide

Must work with responsibility and coordination to implement election manifesto: Culture Minister

Writ challenging validity of notification banning Awami League's activities dismissed

Bangladesh aims to bring another $5 billion in US investment: Commerce Minister

New committee of National Student Power, Dhaka University branch

Bakir president, Tahmid secretary in Chhatrashakti's first council

Indian court says Muslim divorce law is valid

Xi Jinping in India: Concerns over China's infrastructure construction in Arunachal

State Minister for Information urges journalists to be more responsible to prevent disinformation

US-Bangla wants to make Dhaka an international connecting hub

No alternative to awareness and cleanliness in dengue prevention: State Minister

New curriculum in primary education by 2028: State Minister

No plan to pass anyone by giving special marks in viva: Water Resources Minister

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