Desk report: The availability of foreign grant has been declining over the past few years, putting the government’s budget financing under pressure, reports The Financial Express. Development partners now view that Bangladesh’s gross national income (GNI) has increased, and that’s why the country can get less grant or the aid which need not be repaid….
Sofian Khan In the last eight years the Government has completed dredging 47 almost dead rivers nationwide, said Shipping Minister Shajahan Khan while replying to an unstarred (written) question by Awami League MP (Feni-2) Nizam Uddin Hazari. To keep the environment sound and river communication system in operation, Shajahan Khan mentioned that government has plans…
Our Time Desk As unbelievable as it sounds, certain foods CAN burn fats and help you lose weight. They boost your metabolism and allow the body to get rid of the excess fat you ingest. Some of these foods are rich in fiber and will give your digestive system a boost, allowing you to remain…
Nusrat Jahan Have you heard of the Niagara Falls? Of course you have! It’s that beautiful and majestic, out-of-a-fairytale-book like waterfall, that’s on the cover of all of Canada’s travel guides and tour booklets. However, this place is not as majestic and pretty as it may seem. Believe it or not, the Niagara Falls actually…
Desk Report From 52 to 71, our motherland, Bangladesh, result of the bloodshed of millions of martyrs. Sundarban to Cox’s Bazar, our Bangladesh, and our pride. She is full of art, traditions and culture. It’s time to represent the beauty to the world through song, dance, acting or other talents. For the first time in…
Arab News : The last of a series of criminal charges against former Philippine president Gloria Arroyo has been dismissed a court said, capping a remarkable comeback for the controversial former leader and Duterte ally. The Manila court ruling, which was released on Friday, said there was not enough evidence to support accusations that then-president…
WHO: More than 3 million people died as a result of harmful use of alcohol in 2016, according a report released by the World Health Organization (WHO) today. This represents 1 in 20 deaths. More than three quarters of these deaths were among men. Overall, the harmful use of alcohol causes more than 5% of the…
BSS, Dhaka Commerce Minister Tofail Ahmed on Thursday urged the Deputy Commissioner of Cox’s Bazar to take necessary initiatives and measures for providing assistance to the salt farmers to help them produce more salts to meet the consumers’ demand in the country. “The Government is providing all necessary assistance to the salts farmers to ensure…
Sayeed Muhammad of DOT Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Mayor Sayeed Khokon has that the anti-adulteration drive will be strengthened and it will continue until the malpractice is stopped. The mayor was addressing an event organised to inaugurate an anti-adulteration drive at Bailey Road yesterday, reports UNB. He also directed all concerned to help make…
UNB: A suspected robber sustained bullet injuries in a reported gunfight with police on Chandpara road in Panchbibi upazila early Monday. The injured is Chhana Miah of Jhilail village and accused in several robbery cases. Bazlar Rahman, officer-in-charge of Panchbibi Police Station, said that on information that a gang of robbers was taking preparation for…