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Shimanto Bank convenes senior management, regulators to discuss risk management strategies

Dhaka, Nov. 16 -- Shimanto Bank has organised its "Annual Risk Conference 2025" at its Head Office, bringing together senior management, branch officials, and regulatory experts to review and strategi... Read More


Bangaldeshi actor Mehazabien, brother get bail over 'embezzlement' charges

Dhaka, Nov. 16 -- Actress Mehazabien Chowdhury and her brother Alisan Chowdhury have secured bail after surrendering before a Dhaka court in an "embezzlement" case. On Sunday evening, they turned the... Read More


Govt puts DCs, UNOs in charge of managing expired private school, college boards

Dhaka, Nov. 16 -- The Upazila administrator (UNO), deputy commissioner (DC) or their representatives will serve as the presidents of private schools and colleges whose interim board of directors or ad... Read More


DMP commissioner orders officers to open fire on anyone attacking police with bombs

Dhaka, Nov. 16 -- Dhaka Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sheikh Md Sazzat Ali has authorised officers to open fire on anyone throwing crude bombs at police from motorcycles. The directive comes amid ... Read More


DMP chief orders officers to shoot anyone with bomb, arson threats

Dhaka, Nov. 16 -- Dhaka Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sheikh Md Sazzat Ali has authorised officers to open fire on anyone throwing crude bombs at police and setting fire to vehicles. The directive... Read More


BGB deployed in Dhaka, three other districts to maintain law and order

Dhaka, Nov. 16 -- The Border Guard Bangladesh has been deployed in four districts, including Dhaka, following a spate of violent incidents such as fires and crude bomb explosions linked to the imminen... Read More


Government 'secrecy' prevents disclosure of many developments, Advisor Salehuddin says

Dhaka, Nov. 16 -- Finance Advisor Salehuddin Ahmed has responded to claims that "nothing is happening", saying many developments cannot be revealed because of government-imposed "secrecy". Speaking a... Read More


No level playing field due to three advisors' 'misleading role', say eight religion-based parties

Dhaka, Nov. 16 -- The leaders of eight religion-based parties have said "misguidance" from three interim government advisors is hindering the level playing field. On Sunday, Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary... Read More


EC committed to acceptable polls, not 'working for special interests', says Nasir Uddin

Dhaka, Nov. 16 -- The Election Commission is committed to holding acceptable national elections, says Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin. The commission will not work for any special interes... Read More


Bangladesh receives 61,000 tonnes of US wheat in third shipment

Dhaka, Nov. 16 -- Bangladesh has imported nearly 61,000 tonnes of wheat from the United States in a third consignment under the direct government-to-government purchase arrangement. A ship carrying 6... Read More