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Debunking Bangladesh’s rice import paradox

Debunking Bangladesh’s rice import paradox

BRRI says despite a 10% crop loss owing to monsoon, there will be a net surplus of three million tons of rice even after meeting consumption needs till mid-2021
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Turkey seeks to engage BD in defence sector

Turkey seeks to engage BD in defence sector

Turkey has expressed intent for engaging Bangladesh in joint production and technology transfer in the areas of defence and other science-based sectors, foreign minister ...Details

Tk 8,000cr Islamic bond for safe water supply

Tk 8,000cr Islamic bond for safe water supply

Bangladesh Bank will issue a sukuk next week, the first of its kind in Bangladesh, to raise Tk 8,000 crore for the implementation of a safe water supply project.

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‘None can harm Indo-Bangla ties’

‘None can harm Indo-Bangla ties’

India-Bangladesh ties are forged with blood and no one can harm the relation, Indian High Commissioner Vikram Kumar Doraiswami said Tuesday.

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No let-up in level crossing accidents in Bangladesh

No let-up in level crossing accidents in Bangladesh

Fatal accidents at level crossings have continued, prompting experts to ask the authorities to conduct a safety audit and introduce automation at all such crossings.

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