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Middle East tensions figuring in govt's policy plans for economy: Amir Khasru

Dhaka, March 9 -- Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury on Monday said the government is taking into account the possible economic impacts of ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East w... Read More


Benapole Customs faces Tk 1,650cr revenue shortfall in 8 months

Dhaka, March 9 -- Benapole Customs House has recorded a revenue shortfall of around Tk 1,650 crore in the first eight months of the current 2025-26 fiscal year compared to the target. According to da... Read More


Family card programme to be implemented transparently: Amir Khasru

Dhaka, March 9 -- Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Monday said the government's 'Family Card' programme will be implemented in a transparent and non-partisan manner so that eligible ci... Read More


Youth killed in Jatrabari over drug trade dispute

Dhaka, March 9 -- A young man was killed after his leg veins were cut in the capital's Jatrabari area, reportedly following a dispute over drug trading. The deceased was identified as Mehedi Hasan Ap... Read More


DU student beaten and handed to police allegedly links with banned BCL

Dhaka, March 9 -- A student of the Department of Philosophy at Dhaka University (DU) was allegedly beaten several times and later handed over to Shahbagh Police Station on accusations of having links ... Read More


Businesses urge govt to pass amendment to anti-tobacco law in first session of parliament

Dhaka, March 9 -- Leaders of various business associations on Monday urged the government to pass the Smoking and Tobacco Products Usage (Control) (Amendment) Ordinance 2025 as a law in the first sess... Read More


DC Conference to be held May 3-6

, March 9 -- day annual Deputy Commissioners' (DC) Conference will begin on May 3. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is scheduled to inaugurate the conference at 10:30am at Osmani Memorial Auditorium in ... Read More


Former OC sent to jail in Bogura extortion case

Bogura, March 9 -- A court in Bogura on Monday sent the former officer-in-charge (OC) of Shahjahanpur Police Station to jail in an extortion case filed by a BNP leader. Judge Abuhena Siddiqui of Bogu... Read More


Bangladesh Bank eases share transfers, profit repatriation for foreign investors

Dhaka, March 9 -- In a major move to boost investor confidence, Bangladesh Bank has simplified the process for foreign investors to transfer shares and repatriate sale proceeds from non-listed public ... Read More


PM's flagship 'Family Card' programme to be launched Tuesday

, March 9 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will inaugurate the government's landmark "Family Card" programme tomorrow, aiming to strengthen women's empowerment and ensure their rights, dignity and eco... Read More