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No punitive measures, need to expand mental health services to prevent suicide: State Minister
No punitive measures, need to expand mental health services to prevent suicide: State Minister

No punitive measures, need to expand mental health services to prevent suicide: State Minister

Dr. M. A. Mohit, State Minister for Health and Family Welfare, has said that instead of punitive measures, emphasis should be placed on expanding the scope of mental health services to prevent suicide. He also urged raising social awareness on mental health and ensuring necessary treatment and counselling services at the upazila and district levels.

30-40% of digital loan borrowers are rural people: BIBM research
30-40% of digital loan borrowers are rural people: BIBM research

30-40% of digital loan borrowers are rural people: BIBM research

Rural people's participation in Bangladesh's expanding digital loan services is increasing alongside the sector's growth, with nearly 30 to 40 percent of digital loan borrowers currently coming from rural areas. The expansion of mobile financial services (MFS), agent banking, e-KYC and digital payment systems has allowed rural people to access formal loan services without visiting bank branches.

Indian traders apply seeking hilsa for Durga Puja
Indian traders apply seeking hilsa for Durga Puja

Indian traders apply seeking hilsa for Durga Puja

Indian traders have again applied seeking Padma hilsa on the occasion of the upcoming Durga Puja. The Fish Importers Association of India has sent a letter to the Bangladesh government seeking permission to send Bangladeshi hilsa.

Government will buy 18 cargoes of LNG from TotalEnergies in 9 months
Government will buy 18 cargoes of LNG from TotalEnergies in 9 months

Government will buy 18 cargoes of LNG from TotalEnergies in 9 months

The government will import 18 cargoes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from France-based multinational company TotalEnergies in the next nine months to tackle the fuel crisis. A plan has been taken to import two cargoes of LNG every month from October of the current year to June of the next year. If necessary, more cargoes can be purchased with the consent of both sides.

Dengue claims 3 more lives, 1,463 infected in 24 hours
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Dengue claims 3 more lives, 1,463 infected in 24 hours

The Directorate General of Health Services has said dengue is taking a severe form across the country, with three more people dying of the disease in the last 24 hours while 1,463 new cases were detected in the same period.

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