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Signal 3 for maritime ports

Staff Correspondent: The maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to keep hoisting the local cautionary signal number three as the squally weather may affect

Govt to send 1000 people abroad from each upazila

Staff Correspondent: Minister of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment Imran Ahmed Probashi Kallyan Bank’s 101st branch at Tungipara Minister of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment Imran Ahmed said the government

Govt to build int’l standard shipyard in Patuakhali: Industries Secy

Staff Correspondent: Industries Secretary Zakia Sultana said that an initiative has been taken to build an international standard shipyard near Payra port in Patuakhali district. “The shipbuilding and repair factory

Bangladesh declares 3 days of mourning for Queen

Diplomatic Correspondent: Bangladesh yesterday declared three days of national mourning in memory of British Queen Elizabeth II who died on Thursday after 70 years on the throne. From September 9

Akbar Ali Khan laid to rest

Staff Correspondent: Former advisor to the caretaker government and economist Dr Akbar Ali Khan was laid to rest at the city’s Martyred Intellectual graveyard in Mirpur yesterday afternoon. His Namaz-e-janaza

Padma Bridge opens to traffic at year end: PM

News Desk Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday told the parliament that the long-cherished Padma Bridge will open to traffic at the end of this year, saying the construction progress