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Proposal to raise launch fares by up to 60 percent
Proposal to raise launch fares by up to 60 percent

Proposal to raise launch fares by up to 60 percent

After the price of fuel oil was increased by Tk 20 per litre, the Bangladesh Inland Waterways Transport Association has proposed raising launch fares by up to 60 percent. It has been proposed to increase the fare per kilometre from Tk 2.95 to Tk 4.45 for distances up to 100 kilometres, and from Tk 2.52 to Tk 4.02 for distances over 100 kilometres.

India agrees to Siam's appointment as Bangladesh's High Commissioner in Delhi
India agrees to Siam's appointment as Bangladesh's High Commissioner in Delhi

India agrees to Siam's appointment as Bangladesh's High Commissioner in Delhi

India has given formal consent to the decision to appoint Foreign Secretary Asad Alam Siam as Bangladesh's next High Commissioner in Delhi. A copy of India's consent letter, or agrément, has been handed over to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Dhaka, Indian media outlet Hindustan Times reported.

Meta's Muse overtakes ChatGPT within 12 days of launch
Meta's Muse overtakes ChatGPT within 12 days of launch

Meta's Muse overtakes ChatGPT within 12 days of launch

Within just 12 days of its public launch, the artificial intelligence-based app 'Muse' has generated a huge response among users. According to data from market research firm Apptopia, the iOS version of Meta's app was downloaded nearly 1.8 million times in the United States and Canada during this period. At the same time, the ChatGPT iOS app was downloaded nearly 1.3 million times in these two countries.

PM to present Bangladesh’s priorities, future vision at UNGA
PM to present Bangladesh’s priorities, future vision at UNGA

PM to present Bangladesh’s priorities, future vision at UNGA

Prime Minister (PM) Tarique Rahman will present Bangladesh’s national interests, future vision and policy priorities to world leaders during his visit to New York for the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, Prime Minister’s Office spokesperson Mahdi Amin said.

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