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Eid Journey: No Traffic Jams on Dhaka-Ctg Highway

Staff Correspondent: Homebound travelers are enjoying a hassle-free journey on the 105-kilometer stretch of the Dhaka-Chattogram highway in Cumilla, with no reports of traffic congestion. Despite the increased pressure of

Peking University confers honorary doctorate upon Professor Yunus

UNB: Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus was conferred upon an honorary doctorate by Peking University (PKU) in a ceremony held at the university’s conference hall on Saturday. After receiving the

Chief Adviser’s office shares market situation ahead of Eid

Staff Correspondent: The Chief Adviser’s office has provided an update on the current market condition highlighting trends in essential commodities as of on Saturday (March 29). Rice: Prices remain stable,

Beijing pledges $2.1 bn in investments, loans, grants for Bangladesh

UNB: Bangladesh has secured a commitment of $2.1 billion in Chinese investments, loans and grants from the Chinese government and its companies during the “milestone” visit of Chief Adviser Professor

87pc of martyrs’ families assisted by July Shaheed Smrity Foundation

Staff Correspondent: The July Shaheed Smrity Foundation has provided assistance to families of over 87% of the gazetted martyrs. At a press conference organized by the foundation at Shahbagh, Dhaka,

Akhaura land port to remain closed for 8 days during Eid

Staff Correspondent: Trade activities at the Akhaura land port in Brahmanbaria will remain suspended for eight days due to the Eid-ul-Fitr holidays. As a result, import-export operations through the port