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ECNEC approves Tk 5,906cr project to repair rural infrastructures

FBD Desk: The government today approved a Taka 5,905.59-crore project to conserve the rural road network system by rehabilitating the roads, bridges and culverts affected due to cyclone Amphan, excessive

Govt bets big to rehabilitate rural road network

Ecnec clears Tk 5,905.59-crore project FBD Desk: The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) on Tuesday approved a Tk 5,905.59-crore project to maintain the rural road network by

JS passes bill to ensure compensation for air passenger’s death, injuries

FBD Desk: The Air Transport (Montreal Convention 1999) Bill 2020 was passed in Parliament on Tuesday to pave the way for an air passenger to get some US$ 160,000 (Tk

Covid-19 cases in Bangladesh surge to 425,353; 19 more die in 24 hrs

FBD Desk: Bangladesh on Wednesday reported 1,733 new Covid-19 cases in 24 hours, bringing the caseload to 425,353. Besides, 19 more patients died from the virus infection during the period

Barishal ASP death: Director of Mind Aid Hospital under police surveillance

The director of Mind Aid Hospital, who is undergoing treatment at a hospital in the city, is currently under police surveillance following the death of Barishal Metropolitan Police’s (BMP) Senior

Brexit: No tariff for Bangladeshi products in UK market

FBD Desk: The United Kingdom (UK) has said imports from 47 of the world’s least developed countries, including Bangladesh, will not face any tariffs – supporting their economic development through