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Development work of 63 municipalities under IUGIP progress

Desk Report: The project work aimed at enhancing infrastructure development and management efficiency of municipalities in different parts of the country is going on in full swing. Implemented by the

Court accepts charges against Dr. Yunus in graft case

Desk Report: A Dhaka court today accepted the charges pressed against Nobel laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus and 13 others in a case filed over misappropriation of about Tk 25.22 crore

Cabinet decides against extending Eid holiday

Desk Report: The cabinet did not accept the recommendation to extend the public holiday by one day (April 9) on the upcoming holy Eid-ul-Fitr. This time the Eid holiday will

Bus fare likely to cut by 3 paisa per km

Desk Report: The Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) has recommended reducing bus fares by 3 paisa per kilometre following the reduction in oil prices. The committee responsible for fixing bus

DMP arrests 29, files 15 cases in 24-hr anti-narcotics drive

Desk Report: The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Monday (April 1) arrested 29 persons for their alleged involvement in selling

Cabinet says no to extra Eid holiday

Desk Report: The cabinet on Monday rejected a recommendation to begin the Eid holiday for public officials from April 9. The decision was taken in the cabinet meeting with Prime