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Thousands suffering as healthcare comes to standstill at NINMAS
Thousands of patients suffering from cancer and other critical diseases receive treatment at the National Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (NINMAS), located on the campus of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU).
Lower and middle classes face consequences as Indo-Bangla train services shut for 123 days
The suspension of India-Bangladesh train services for 123 consecutive days has caused immense difficulties for the general lower and middle-income people of both countries, especially patients.
Tk55,000cr provision shortfall in banking sector
As of September 2024, the total provision and security reserve deficit in the country's banking sector has stood at Tk55,378 crore.
Lawyers advise counter-cases against false complainants
Amidst a mass uprising, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina left the country on August 5. Following the upheaval, a series of murder cases were filed nationwide. However, allegations have surfaced that opportunists are exploiting the situation to file rampant phantom cases across the country. Many of these cases reportedly target political and familial rivals or are used to settle personal vendettas, resulting in numerous innocent individuals being accused. This phenomenon has placed the current interim government in an embarrassing situation.
Uncertainty looms over Bangladesh's participation in Kolkata Book Fair
Bengali book lovers across West Bengal and India eagerly await the Kolkata International Book Fair each year. However, a cloud of uncertainty hangs over the participation of Bangladesh in the upcoming fair, sparking discussions among readers. Despite the geographical separation caused by the Partition, the cultural bond between the two Bengals has remained strong. The Bangladesh Pavilion, a prominent attraction of the fair, not only showcases a vast collection of Bangladeshi publications but also hosts renowned authors from the country.
Banking sector regains momentum amid crisis recovery
The banking sector in Bangladesh, previously hindered by issues like the S. Alam Group's financial exploitation, a significant amount of non-performing loans, and liquidity crises, is showing signs of recovery. Customers who had previously "lost confidence" and moved away from banks are now returning, alongside a rise in digital transactions. Positive trends are also emerging in the currency market, helping to normalize this critical financial sector.
Metro ticket design change made in interest of passengers: DMTCL
The single-journey metro ticket design has recently transformed. Images of historic landmarks such as the National Martyrs' Memorial, the Central Shaheed Minar, and the National Parliament House have been replaced with a symbolic image of the metro train itself.
Shaheen Alam: A voice for Bangladesh's high-risk coastal communities
Shaheen Alam, a climate activist from the coastal region of Satkhira in Bangladesh, has been on the frontlines of climate action since childhood. Growing up in Padmapukur, an island union constantly battered by cyclones like Aila, Amphan, and Bulbul, Shaheen witnessed firsthand the devastating impact of climate change on his community. This exposure fueled his passion for activism and led him to become a key advocate for the people of the coastal region.
Metro rail passengers suffering due to ticket crisis
Passengers of metrorail, the easiest and most popular mode of transportation in Dhaka, have to stand in line for hours to get the tickets. On the one hand, it is wasting time and on the other hand, the passengers are facing problems in their daily work.
Cumilla's Brahmanpara sees 5 murders in 75 days
In Brahmanpara, Cumilla, five people have been murdered in separate incidents over the past two and a half months. Between August 22 and November 3 of this year, five murders occurred in different incidents. Among them, two murders took place on consecutive days, November 2 and November 3. The remaining three incidents occurred in August and September.
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