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BRAC Introduces Tech-Enabled ‘Shushastho’ Healthcare Centre in Kurigram’s Remote Chars

Around 38,000 people live in the hard‑to‑reach chars of Kurigram district, where access to medical services is extremely limited. Pregnant

Ban on Import of Certain Products from India, Nepal, and Bhutan

New Import Ban Announced by NBR The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has banned the import of several products from

Farmer Commits Suicide Under Micro‑credit Pressure After Failing to Get a Fair Price for Onions

Key Points Onion growerMir Ruhul Amin took his own life after he could no longer meet weekly NGO loan installments. • The installments totaled

Foreign Investors Raise Alarm Over Gas Price Hike in Bangladesh

The Foreign Investors’ Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has raised significant concerns over the recently introduced gas price hike

Pohela Boishakh 2025: What to Expect Across Bangladesh This Bengali New Year

Pohela Boishakh, the Bengali New Year, will be celebrated on April 14, 2025, with a burst of cultural festivities throughout

Gas Tariff Hike of 33% for New Industrial Consumers Sparks Debate in Bangladesh

The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has raised gas prices by 33% for new industrial and captive power consumers. The

608 Criminals Arrested in Joint Security Sweep

Between April 3 and April 9, 2025, the Bangladesh Army, in coordination with other law enforcement agencies, conducted major joint

A New Beginning With Pakistan: Foreign Minister May Soon Visit Bangladesh

After a long period of chilly relations between Bangladesh and Pakistan, for the first time a remarkable change in the

Bangladesh Joins NASA’s Artemis Accords: A Leap Towards Global Space Collaboration

On April 8, 2025, Bangladesh officially became the 54th country to join NASA’s Artemis Accords, marking a significant milestone in

Saudi Arabia Temporarily Suspends Visas for Bangladeshi Pilgrims Ahead of Hajj 2025

Temporary Visa Suspension Affects Bangladeshi Travelers In preparation for the Hajj 2025 season, Saudi Arabia has announced a temporary suspension