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District watch in pictures: BARISHAL: Police foiled agitation rally of Jubo Dal activists demanding cancellation of announced Jubo Dal District Committee on Sunday.

5 Jun 2018, 12:00 am0

BARISHAL: Police foiled agitation rally of Jubo Dal activists demanding cancellation of announced Jubo Dal District Committee on Sunday.

Bangladesh, WB cooperate to improve child nutrition

Economic Reporter :The government and the World Bank (WB) on Sunday launched a cash benefits program for 600,000 of the country’s poorest mothers and pregnant women in exchange for their participation in activities to improve their children’s nutrition and cognitive development. The WB has committed US$300 million for the program, which will benefit over one million children, said a media release.At the launch of the ‘Jawtno Program’, 51 poor mothers received their first payment through biometrically-secured Post Office cash cards....

20 Feb 2017, 12:00 am