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UN urges interim govt to take urgent steps to freeze, seize stolen assets

BSS: The United Nations (UN) rights office has called upon the interim government to take urgent measures to freeze and seize assets amused through loan embezzlement and graft schemes in

Unlocking workplace opportunities for women could boost GDP by almost 40pc

Staff Correspondent: If women were employed at the same rate as men, Bangladesh’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita would increase by 38.9% (1) from USD 2,551 to USD 3,543

No room for gender discrimination: Asif Mahmud

Staff Correspondent: Local Government Adviser Asif Mahmud Sajeeb Bhuiyan said on Saturday that there would be no gender-based discrimination in New Bangladesh following the July Uprising. The adviser said that

FAO introduces improved fish drying technology in Bangladesh

Staff Correspondent: The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) held a ceremony to demonstrate and distribute improved fish drying technology amongst the Department of Fisheries in Chattogram on Saturday. This initiative

Child rape accused won’t be spared: Advisor

Staff Correspondent: Social Welfare Advisor Sharmin S Murshid said that maximum action has been taken in the rape of an eight-year-old child in Magura. She told this to the reporters

Rapid Pass expansion delayed until June

Staff Correspondent: The much-anticipated Rapid Pass, envisioned as a single card for all forms of public transport, will not be available for use across all transport modes until at least