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Gulf countries assure Bangladesh of protecting citizens

Dhaka, March 2 -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE), Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar have assured Bangladesh of taking all necessary measures to ensure the overall safety, security and welfare of Bangladeshi c... Read More


Nurul Islam Moni made chief whip

Dhaka, March 2 -- BNP lawmaker Nurul Islam Moni MP of Bagura-2 constituency has been appointed as chief whip of the 13th national parliament. A gazette notification was issued by the National Parliam... Read More


Heads of Sonali Bank, IDRA, and SBC resign citing personal reasons

Dhaka, March 2 -- up of the financial sector, the heads of three major state-linked financial institutions-Sonali Bank, Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA), and Shadharan Bima Corpor... Read More


Bangladesh Bank buys $25 million from banks to stabilize market

Dhaka, March 2 -- Bangladesh Bank (BB) on Monday purchased US$25 million from two banks as a continuous effort to maintain stability in the foreign exchange market. The central bank bought the dollar... Read More


2 killed in clash over government pond in Sirajganj

Sirajganj, March 2 -- At least two people were killed and 15 others injured in a clash over the occupation of a government pond in Goal Para village of Raiganj upazila in Sirajganj on Monday. The dec... Read More


ACC approves charge sheet against ex-minister Saifuzzaman, wife, 33 others over Tk 230mn UCB loan scam

Dhaka, March 2 -- Corruption Commission (ACC) on Monday approved a charge sheet against former Land Minister Saifuzzaman Chowdhury, his wife and 33 others over allegations of embezzling Tk 230 million... Read More


8 injured in gas cylinder blast in Mohammadpur

Mohammadpur, March 2 -- Eight people were injured in a gas cylinder explosion at a private car on Humayun Road in Mohammadpur area of the capital on Monday. The injured were identified as Tarek Rahma... Read More


US Assistant Secretary Kapur arriving Tuesday wrapping up Delhi tour

Dhaka, March 2 -- US Assistant Secretary S. Paul Kapur will arrive in Dhaka on Monday on a two-day visit to 'strengthen strategic ties' between Bangladesh and the United States. During his visit, Ass... Read More


Indonesian envoy highlights strong relations between Dhaka and Jakarta

Dhaka, March 2 -- Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Bangladesh Listyowati, who uses just one name, has highlighted the strong and longstanding diplomatic relations between Bangladesh and Indo... Read More


Mobile court drives to be conducted to prevent black marketing, rooftop travelling

Dhaka, March 2 -- The government has decided to conduct mobile court drives to identify passengers without tickets and prevent ticket black marketing and stop travel on the roof of trains during the u... Read More