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Cox’s Bazar Beach Lifeguard Services Face Closure Amid Funding Shortage
The life-saving lifeguard services at Cox’s Bazar beach, run by private organization Sea-Safe Lifeguards, are set to shut down this month due to a severe funding shortage, raising concerns over tourist safety.
September 22, 2025
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Parents and Two Children Burned Alive in AC Blast While Sleeping
In the capital’s Jatrabari area, Dhalpur, an air conditioner exploded, leaving four members of the same family severely burned. The incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. yesterday, Friday night.
September 22, 2025
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21 or 22 carat gold: How to tell real from fake
Gold jewelry is especially popular among women. Compared to other metals, gold holds much higher value and appeal for women. For centuries, gold has been used in ornamentation. On one hand, women use it for adornment, while on the other, they often consider the amount of gold jewelry they own as a part of their social status. Some even view buying gold jewelry as a form of investment, while others regard gold as a potential risk.
September 19, 2025
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Eight Varieties of Heavy Minerals Identified in Bangladesh’s Sea Area
More than a decade has passed since Bangladesh resolved its maritime boundary disputes with neighboring countries, yet the country has barely approached its desired goals in exploiting sea resources. There has been little visible achievement in tourism, natural resources, trade, or energy in the Bay of Bengal. The lack of effective plans for resource extraction is compounded by a shortage of skilled personnel needed to develop these maritime assets.
September 18, 2025
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Banking Sector Shaken by Five-Bank Merger Announcement
The central bank has finalized the decision to merge five troubled Shariah-based private banks. Administrators will be appointed to these banks soon. However, even before the process begins, panic and frustration have gripped customers. Unable to withdraw their savings, many are breaking down in tears, expressing anger, and waiting anxiously in long queues at different branches.
September 18, 2025
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Bangladesh Sends First Hilsa Shipment to India
Ahead of Durga Puja, the first shipment of 50 tons of Hilsa fish from Bangladesh arrived in India on 10 trucks at the Petrapole border. Kartik Chakraborty, Secretary of the Petrapole Clearing Agent and Staff Welfare Association, confirmed the arrival.
September 17, 2025
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People Power Rising: Why Three Countries Are Facing Mass Uprisings
Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Nepal each have their own history and unique context behind the recent movements. However, analysts say there are also similarities the new generation is no longer willing to accept broken promises.
September 17, 2025
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Walton is exporting motherboards to the United States
Walton, one of the country’s leading electronics and technology brands, has started exporting motherboards (PCB and PCBA) to the United States for the first time. To mark the occasion, a grand ceremony was held on Monday at Walton’s corporate office in Dhaka.
September 16, 2025
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China’s Investment in Bangladesh Rises by 300%
Commerce Adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin stated that China’s investment in Bangladesh has increased by 300 percent. He added that by leveraging joint experience and cooperation, Bangladesh can make further progress.