Won’t tolerate arson, terrorism before polls: PM
Bangladesh l The Daily Star
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Govt taking preparations to hold fair polls as per constitution: Quader
Bangladesh l Prothom Alo
Falling solar power costs give hope for power-deprived Bangladesh
Bangladesh l The Straits Times
Foreign concern over polls: Geopolitics, trade interests key drivers
Bangladesh l The Daily Star
Remittance earnings in September lowest in 41 months
Bangladesh l The Business Standard
Dengue deaths reach a historic high in September
Bangladesh l Prothom Alo
Dengue vaccine to be used once approved by WHO after trial: Minister
Bangladesh l Prothom Alo
Cardiac Implants For Children: Top hospitals using unauthorised devices
Bangladesh l The Daily Star
Artists rally against 10% honorarium tax
Bangladesh l Dhaka Tribune
Dengue cases surpass 2-lakh mark
Bangladesh l The Business Standard
Dengue vaccine first successful test in Bangladesh, effective on all four types
Bangladesh l Prothom Alo
Semiconductors can be the new RMG
Bangladesh l The Daily Star
No university from Bangladesh in top 800 global rankings this year
Bangladesh l Dhaka Tribune
Envoy: Matarbari will make Bangladesh main engine of regional development
Bangladesh l Dhaka Tribune
Govt refixes commission rates on sales of petroleum fuels
Bangladesh l Dhaka Tribune
Bangladesh again tops in global ship recycling even after 65% decline
Bangladesh l The Business Standard
How long will the kids suffer?
Bangladesh l The Daily Star
Reproductive health discussions will break the taboo
Bangladesh l Prothom Alo
September dengue deaths surpass August record in just 26 days
Bangladesh l The Business Standard
Planners adopt Dhaka Declaration supporting Bangladesh’s 2041 vision
Bangladesh l Dhaka Tribune
Work orders worth Tk 600b awarded in single-contractor tender in 11 years: TIB
Bangladesh l Prothom Alo
Fitch revises outlook on Bangladesh to negative from stable; affirms at ‘BB-‘
Bangladesh l The Business Standard
Bangladesh 22nd among conflict-ridden countries
Bangladesh l The Daily Star
Dengue death toll crosses 900-mark
Bangladesh l The Business Standard
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