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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

Bangladesh records 1699 new cases, 16 deaths from Covid-19

FBD Desk: Bangladesh reported 1,699 new Covid-19 cases in 24 hours until Tuesday, raising the caseload to 423,620.Besides, 16 more patients died from the virus infection during the period which