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Jamuna Railway Bridge to be opened on March 18

New horizon for northern economy Staff Correspondent: The Jamuna Railway Bridge, the longest dedicated one of the country for train movements, is set to be opened for regular operation on

Stay ready to face LDC graduation challenges: Dr Yunus

UNB: Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Thursday directed all concerned to remain prepared for facing any possible challenges as the country graduates from LDC next year. Dr Yunus made

Concerns over traffic jam on Dhaka-Uttaranchal highway loom ahead of Eid

Staff Reporter: Traffic congestion is expected on the Dhaka-Tangail-Jamuna Bridge highway during the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr, as the construction of the Elenga-Hatikumrul-Rangpur highway’s four-lane upgrade in Tangail and Sirajganj remains incomplete

Business in Bangladesh faces sluggish growth amid high costs: Experts

UNB: Bangladesh’s economic growth has slowed in recent months due to high interest rates, expensive energy supply and political uncertainty, according to trade body leaders and economists. They highlighted that

Magura rape victim loses battle for life

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus expresses deep condolences over the incident Staff Correspondent: The eight-year-old girl from Magura, who was undergoing treatment following a brutal assault, died at Dhaka’s Combined Military

Gambia seeks Bangladesh support in pursuing genocide case against Myanmar

UNB: Gambian Foreign Minister Mamadou Tangara on Wednesday appraised Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus about the genocide case against Myanmar that his country instituted and was pursuing to bring justice