BATBC sells cigarettes worth Tk 23,500 crore in six months

Desk Report, BATBC sells cigarettes worth Tk 23,500 crore in six months The profits of the multinational British American Tobacco Bangladesh Company (BATBC), listed on the stock exchange, have plummeted. The company’s profits have fallen by more than half in the first six months of this year compared to the first six months of last year. However, the company’s cigarette sales have increased by 5 percent or more than Tk 1,000 crore during this period. BATBC sells cigarettes worth Tk 23,500 crore in six months The company released its half-year…

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How prepared is Bangladesh for modern warfare?

Desk Report, How prepared is Bangladesh for modern warfare? In the history of war, it is seen that the emergence of some special weapons has completely changed the way of conducting war. Sometimes, instead of using a special weapon, the strategic approach has changed the form of war. However, today we will only talk about the evolution of deadly weapons. How prepared is Bangladesh for modern warfare? From the beginning of history, weapons can be divided into two types—direct and indirect. Weapons that are used to kill the enemy from…

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We will not allow Bangladesh to be governed by the old system: Nahid Islam

Desk Report, We will not allow Bangladesh to be governed by the old system: Nahid Islam National Citizens Party (NCP) convener Nahid Islam said, “In July-August, we said that a new Bangladesh will be built. We will need new arrangements. We will no longer allow this Bangladesh to be governed by the old system and old laws. We want to create a just and welfare-oriented state. Where people will get human dignity in all areas including education and health.” We will not allow Bangladesh to be governed by the old…

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CHSIK Mayor vents anger at WASA and CD at press conference

Desk Report, CHSIK Mayor vents anger at WASA and CD at press conference Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) Mayor Shahadat Hossain has alleged that WASA is not following any rules in cutting roads in the city’s Halishahar area. It is cutting roads there with tin fences as it pleases. And it is not repairing the cut roads properly. WASA has ruined Halishahar. If this continues, there is no choice but to take legal action against WASA. CHSIK Mayor vents anger at WASA and CD at press conference Chattogram City Corporation Mayor…

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Behind the smile of child Fatima lies the desire to survive.

Desk Report, Behind the smile of child Fatima lies the desire to survive. Six and a half year old Fatima, whose smile and enchanting face catch the eye when you look at her. This little girl who studies in the Oxford School play group in Jhenaidah city always has a smile on her face. Her smile is as lively as a dream, but behind that smile is hidden the desire to live. She is suffering from a complex disease. Behind the smile of child Fatima lies the desire to survive.…

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A day or two ago, the siblings left.

Desk Report, A day or two ago, the siblings left. After school, Aryan Ashraf Nafi went to see why his elder sister Tahiya Ashraf Nazia was late in coming out. And then the warplane crashed. Both siblings were burned. Both were taken to the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery. Nazia’s body was 90 percent burned. And Nafi’s little body was almost completely burned—95 percent. A day or two ago, the siblings left. The siblings were buried side by side at the Rajabari Dakshinpara graveyard in Kamarpara in the…

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The country’s first six-lane Madhumati Bridge

Desk Report, The country’s first six-lane Madhumati Bridge A recently built bridge in Bangladesh is the Madhumoti Bridge, also known as the Kalna Bridge. This 690-meter-long, six-lane bridge is a large infrastructure. This bridge directly connects the capital Dhaka with 10 districts in the southwestern region, including Narail, Khulna, Magura, Satkhira, Chuadanga, Jessore, and Jhenaidah. Its strategic importance as part of the Asian Highway 1 is immense. A reflection of modernity in design and architecture The country’s first six-lane Madhumati Bridge This bridge has been built with JICA funding under…

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This time, Shakib-Zayad’s house-to-house violence

Desk Report, This time, Shakib-Zayad’s house-to-house violence ‘Wherever Tandav goes, Tufan Tule Jay’ is not just a line from a song, it is like an echo of reality. This time, after taking the theaters by storm, ‘Tandav’ is coming to every home. The much-talked-about movie ‘Tandav’ is being released on the Charki platform to reach the Bengali-speaking audience worldwide. At the same time, the movie will also be released on the OTT platform Hoichoi. Directed by Raihan Rafi, this movie stars Shakib Khan, the top hero of Dhaka cinema, in…

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Ruling to quash defamation case against Professor Yunus upheld

Desk Report, Ruling to quash defamation case against Professor Yunus upheld The High Court’s verdict declaring the proceedings of the defamation case filed against economist Professor Muhammad Yunus remains in effect. Professor Muhammad Yunus is the chief advisor to the current interim government. Ruling to quash defamation case against Professor Yunus upheld The Appellate Division has dismissed the state’s leave to appeal (application for permission to appeal) against the High Court’s verdict. The three-member Appellate Division headed by Justice Zubair Rahman Chowdhury gave the order on Sunday. Earlier, the case…

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How much does it cost to build a 10-story building?

Desk Report, How much does it cost to build a 10-story building? Dream house. Who doesn’t like a beautiful environment and a tasteful house? This basic thing for housing is desired by everyone. For many, this desire is often not fulfilled due to financial constraints. The limitation of resources to fulfill the desire is eternal. Yet, we dream of building a beautiful dream house or building with limited resources as a safe haven for future generations. Before building a building, it is essential to get an idea of the potential…

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