Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) has expressed doubt about the capability of the salvage vessel ‘Prattoy’ in recovering the sunken ferry.

Around 200 vehicles have been stranded on one-and-a-half-kilometre stretch of road following the rescue operation of a ferry that tipped over at Paturia Ghat yesterday.

The government of Denmark, through the Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA), has committed for a fund of $3.19 million to enhance cleaner production in the ready-made garment (RMG) sector in Bangladesh.

The Bangladesh Bank today relaxed rules for its Tk 3,000 crore stimulus package dedicated to the low-income professionals, marginal farmers and micro-enterprises.

Proper action plan for each sector and positive attitude toward technical education can play a vital role in reducing educated unemployment in the country, experts said today.

The European Union and Bangladesh have agreed to launch the first political dialogue next year, for providing strategic guidance and intensifying foreign and security policy cooperation. This was agreed between the two sides in a bid to elevate the partnership on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2022.

Bangladesh and China have signed an agreement of USD 1126.99 million for construction of the Dhaka-Ashulia Elevated Expressway project -- aiming to reduce traffic congestion.

At least 173 patients were hospitalised with dengue in 24 hours, till 8:00 am today. Of them, 34 are outside Dhaka, according to Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

Six people have died from Covid-19 in 24 hours preceding 8:00am today, according to a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

The stockmarket index continued rising for the third straight day although the blue-chip index experienced a drop.

The tax authority has reduced corporate tax to 10 per cent for makers of freezer, refrigerator, motorcycle and compressor and air conditioner until June, 2032 with the aim to give further stimuli to the growing home electronics and automobile sector.

Yaba and crystal meth, popularly known as “ice”, have still been pouring into the country from Myanmar, despite several bilateral talks and assurances.

Abdul Baset Majumder, former president of the Supreme Court Bar Association and former vice chairman of Bangladesh Bar Council, passed away at 8:18am yesterday in the capital’s United Hospital.

The New York Times, in an editorial published today, stated, “The growing threat of war between India and Pakistan creates an urgent need for United Nations intervention -- but not on the terms proposed by Islamabad.”

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday asked the members of the Bangladesh Army to remain always ready to make the highest sacrifice to protect the interests of the nation.

Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB) on October 24 launched a Tk 712-crore project, undertaken by the water resources ministry, to protect houses and agricultural land from erosion of the Tentulia River in Patuakhali’s Baufal upazila and Barisal’s Bakerganj upazila.

Bangladeshi children today called on the country’s national leaders to address climate change as a child rights issue ahead of the COP26 Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, UK, on October 31.

One more dengue patient died while 184 were hospitalised in 24 hours till 8am today, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

The Shipping Ministry has formed a seven-member committee to investigate into the capsize of a ferry at Paturia Terminal in Manikganj today.

Russia is keen to increase its bilateral trade with Bangladesh as the world’s largest country wants to strengthen its relation with the south Asian nation, Russian Ambassador to Bangladesh Alexander Vikentyevich Mantitsky said today.