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Another low likely to form over Bay of Bengal

Dhaka, Oct. 23 -- The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast the formation of another low-pressure area over the southern Bay of Bengal and adjoining regions within the next 24 hours.... Read More


Jubo League leader Samrat ordered to appear in court by Sunday

Dhaka, Oct. 23 -- A court has summoned expelled Jubo League leader Ismail Chowdhury Samrat, who is out on bail in a money laundering case worth Tk 2 billion, to appear before it by Sunday. Dhaka Metr... Read More


Jamaat calls for referendum before polls, accuses BNP of creating 'complications'

Dhaka, Oct. 22 -- The Jamaat-e-Islami has urged Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus to hold the referendum by late November without falling into the BNP's "traps". Speaking on Wednesday evening after a meet... Read More


Nahid says no room for caretaker government until July Charter is implemented

Dhaka, Oct. 22 -- The formation of a caretaker government before the implementation of the July Charter is not feasible, the National Citizen Party Convenor Nahid Islam. On Wednesday, following a mee... Read More


Consensus Commission resumes expert consultations on July Charter implementation

Dhaka, Oct. 22 -- The National Consensus Commission has resumed talks with experts amid continuing uncertainty over how the July National Charter will be implemented, despite a formal commitment from ... Read More


Education advisor faces calls to resign after 'snubbing' Ebtedayee teachers

Dhaka, Oct. 22 -- Ebtedayee madrasa teachers have demanded the resignation of Education Advisor Chowdhury Rafiqul Abrar after he allegedly refused to meet a delegation sent to hand over a memorandum. ... Read More


Environment ministry clearance mandatory for vessels travelling to St Martin's Island

Dhaka, Oct. 22 -- The Ministry of Environment and Forest has announced that vessels travelling to St Martin's Island will now require its approval alongside the shipping ministry's clearance, aiming t... Read More


Dhaka customs to stay open Friday, Saturday after Shahjalal Cargo Village fire

Dhaka, Oct. 22 -- The Dhaka Custom House will keep customs clearance operations open round-the-clock on Friday and Saturday to manage the fallout from the recent blaze at the Cargo Village of Shahjala... Read More


Interim government must adopt a 'caretaker' model before polls, says BNP's Amir Khosru

Dhaka, Oct. 22 -- Senior BNP leader Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has said the interim government must immediately begin functioning in the manner of a "caretaker" administration for the sake of neutra... Read More


LR Global CEO Reaz handed 'lifetime market ban' over mutual fund 'irregularities'

Dhaka, Oct. 22 -- Reaz Islam, chief executive officer and chief investment officer of LR Global Bangladesh Asset Management, has been banned for life from the stock market over "unauthorised" investme... Read More