Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank (RAKUB) Joypurhat region has distributed over Taka 42.63 crore as agricultural loans among 5,978 farmers of the district during the first six months of the current fiscal through its 15 branches.
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2 ‘robbers’ lynched in Noakhali
Two alleged robbers were killed in a mob-lynch attack at Sonadia in Hatia upazila early Thursday.
Obscene video clips: College teacher held in Rajshahi
Police arrested a college teacher from Shilmaria Bazar in Puthia upazila on Wednesday afternoon on charge of circulating video footages of his romantic moment with a female student.
‘Criminal’ killed in ‘gunfight’ with Rab in Laxmipur
An alleged criminal was killed in a gun battle with Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) at Kamarhat in Sadar upazila early Thursday.
6 restaurants, shops fined in Sunamganj
A mobile court in a drive here on Wednesday fined six restaurants and food shops Tk50,000 in Gobindaganj upazila of the district on charges of various offences.
Mawa-Kewrakandi ferry service resumes after 6 hrs
Ferry plying on the Mawa-Kewrakandi route resumed on Thursday morning after a disruption for six hours due to dense fog.
Editorial: The bt bringal issue
The Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) of the government the other day came up with an explanation that there is no reason to ‘lend ear to a propaganda’ that bt bringal produced in Bangladesh in a limited way would be exported…
Integrating HIV treatment with reproductive health regime priority: Unaids
Integrating HIV treatment with the sexual reproductive health regime remains a priority for UNAIDS in Bangladesh. It said in a media release that this would be reflected in the application for new and ongoing funding through ‘The Global Fund’.
‘No BT brinjal export for now’
Bangladesh has no plans to export BT brinjal, that it is cultivating in a limited way, says a senior official of Export Promotion Bureau (EPB). The EPB’s vice-chairman Subhasis Basu told journalists that there was no reason to ‘lend ear…
Ceres asteroid vents water vapour
By Jonathan Amo Ceres has long been thought to contain substantial quantities of ice within its body, but this is the first time such releases have been detected. The discovery was made by Europe’s infrared Herschel space telescope, and is reported…
59 SPOs of Pubali Bank promoted to AGMs
Some 59 senior principal officers (SPO) of Pubali Bank Ltd (PBL) have been promoted to assistant general managers (AGM) recently in recognition of their outstanding performance.
Tofail rules out talks with BNP
Awami League leader Tofail Ahmed has ruled out any possibility of talks with the BNP to pave the way for a fresh election in Bangladesh.
5 BCL men held for kidnapping 3 for ransom
Police arrested five activists of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) from the city’s Upashahar area on Wednesday on charge of kidnapping three people for ransom.
New labour inspectors’ training begins to ensure compliance
In an effort to help ensure sustainable reform in labour inspection system in Bangladesh, a three-day training course for newly recruited labour inspectors began in the city on Wednesday.
Lengthy process to import LNG irks Muhith
Finance Minister AMA Muhith on Wednesday voiced dissatisfaction over the lengthy process in importing LNG from Qatar as the country has no infrastructural facility to deal with or receive any import consignment of LNG.
Convicted SP gets HC bail in bribery case
The High Court on Wednesday granted bail to former senior police official who was sentenced to life imprisonment by a lower court in a bribery case filed in 2003.
Delhi wants ban on hilsa export lifted
Indian High Commissioner in Dhaka Pankaj Saran on Wednesday urged the government of Bangladesh to lift the ban imposed on hilsa export to India.
Oil wealth fueling Arab conflicts
In what way is the oil wealth of the Arab countries being spent?
Keep businesses out of political program – MCCI
The Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) on Wednesday submitted a nine-point proposal to the government stating that the political parties must shun confrontational politics for economic growth, poverty reduction and employment creation.
Why seven is a lucky number for cricketers
So, what was all that about? A few days after new year’s Indian media had a blast reporting the ‘facts’ of the 7PL, ostensibly a brainchild of Indian skipper M.S.Dhoni offered as a sort of ‘leg up’ gift to his…
BNP to stage ‘peaceful democratic revolution’
BNP standing committee member Lt Gen (retd) Mahbubur Rahman on Wednesday said they will stage a peaceful revolution in the country for restoring its democracy.
Syria peace conference begins with bitter speeches in Geneva
Syria’s government and main political opposition have traded bitter accusations as a major peace conference begins in Switzerland.
Upazila polls: 300 magistrates for 1st phase
The Election Commission is going to deploy some 300 magistrates to deal with the cases of any possible violence during the first-phase of countrywide upazila elections billed for February 19.
Russia hunts suspected female Sochi suicide bomber
Russian police in Sochi are hunting for a woman they fear may be planning to carry out a suicide bomb attack.
Turag banks ready for Tablig Ijtema
Devotees from the far and wide of Bangladesh and the rest of the world are gathering on the banks of river Turag to take part in Bishwa Ijtema set to begin on Friday.
EU outlines 2030 climate goals
The European Commission has outlined its plans for climate and energy policy until 2030.
Three top BNP leaders’ bail rejected
A court of Dhaka Wednesday rejected the bail petitions of five BNP leaders, including BNP Standing Committee members, MK Anwar and Barrister Moudud Ahmed in three cases filed with Motijheel Police Station in the capital. Other leaders are BNP Standing…
UK’s Flood funds gap ‘puts 250,000 homes at risk’
A quarter of a million more homes are expected to face significant flooding by 2035 because of a shortfall in funding, an independent committee says.
Murder, She Wrote remake is scrapped by US network NBC
A reboot of the hit US drama Murder, She Wrote has been scrapped by US television network NBC. It was reported in October that Oscar-winning actress Octavia Spencer had signed to star in a pilot.
Market buoyant after elections
Turnover on Dhaka Stock Exchange has again crossed Tk 8 billion after two months which, analysts say, is a sign that investors are regaining confidence.