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Utilize development potentials of IT: President

FBD Desk: President M Abdul Hamid today sought all-out efforts of the private sector along with the government to utilize the development potentials of the IT (information technology) sector. “Focus

Bangladesh banks on preferential trade terms to boost export earnings

FBD Desk: As Bangladesh looks forward to graduating out of the least developed country (LDC) status in 2024, it’s increasingly emphasising on bilateral preferential trade agreement (PTA) and free trade

Underground railway to be introduced in capital by 2026

SWARNOMOYEE MOSTAFA OISHY: The government under supervision of the concerned Railway Ministry is going to set up underground railway to ease the traffic congestion in the capital. Meanwhile, preparation has

Sundarbans-bound tourist launch sinks in River Pasur

FBD Desk: No casualty reported A Sundarbans-bound tourist launch capsized after getting stuck on a shoal of the River Pasur early Friday. The launch had 33 tourists on board, but

24 more Covid-19 deaths, 2,252 infections in Bangladesh

FBD Desk: The fatality number reaches 6,772 Bangladesh saw the deaths of 20 more men and four women from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours until early Friday. Also, 2,252

PM seeks further ‘global collaboration’ to fight COVID-19

FBD Desk: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has sought “urgent global attention and further collaboration” to defeat the coronavirus pandemic, save lives and accelerate economic recovery as she placed three-point proposal