Aila death toll
rises to 127
Thousands marooned without
food, drinking water
Rescuers have failed to reach many remote areas left battered by water surges whipped up by cyclone Aila as it ripped through the coastline into India on Monday, killing at least 127 people in Bangladesh. Many others went missing, local officials and residents in the areas affected by the cyclone said on Tuesday...[ + ]
Tk 30,500cr ADP endorsed
The government on Tuesday approved the annual development programme of Tk 30,500 crore for the next financial year. The figure is 33 per cent more than the current development budget despite poor performance in the implementation of projects and programmes...[ + ]
Number of GPA 5
holders record high
Slight fall in SSC exams pass percentage
The number of examinees who scored the highest grade in the SSC examinations under eight general education boards has increased significantly compared to that of the previous year, although the overall success rate has declined a little[ + ]
AL govt may place
interim budget to
be finalised within
Q1 of next fiscal
The Awami League-led government is likely to prepare an interim budget for 2009-2010 before finalising it in the first quarter of the new fiscal year to allow extensive discussions by Members of Parliament......[ + ]
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