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BB sets minimum fee for Bangla QR Code merchant payments
BB sets minimum fee for Bangla QR Code merchant payments

BB sets minimum fee for Bangla QR Code merchant payments

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has issued a new directive to bring more discipline to digital transactions between banks. The minimum Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) or service fee for merchant payments through Bangla QR Code under the National Payment Switch Bangladesh (NPSB) platform has been set at 1 percent (including VAT).

Dhaka University also has a role in consolidating democracy: Prime Minister
Dhaka University also has a role in consolidating democracy: Prime Minister

Dhaka University also has a role in consolidating democracy: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman said that Dhaka University students have led all democratic movements and struggles in Bangladesh. It has been possible to restore democracy in the country after much sacrifice and bloodshed. Now it is the turn to consolidate democracy. Dhaka University has a role to play in this regard too.

Rainfall to intensify across country, storm warning issued for 15 regions
Rainfall to intensify across country, storm warning issued for 15 regions

Rainfall to intensify across country, storm warning issued for 15 regions

Rainfall is set to increase across Bangladesh over the next five days, with the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) forecasting widespread showers, thunderstorms and isolated heavy downpours as the monsoon gathers momentum.

60 percent areas Dhaka at high risk of earthquakes
60 percent  areas Dhaka at high risk of earthquakes

60 percent areas Dhaka at high risk of earthquakes

The rapid urbanization, filling of wetlands and unplanned construction in the capital Dhaka have created a risk of extensive damage in major earthquakes.

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