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Dhaka reaffirms support for Somalia's sovereignty

, Jan. 11 -- Bangladesh aligns itself fully with the collective resolve of the OIC to uphold international law, respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity of Member States, and the unity and so... Read More


ICT grants first bail in July Uprising crimes against humanity case

Dhaka, Jan. 11 -- The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on Sunday granted bail to an accused for the first time in a case involving crimes against humanity committed during the July uprising last ye... Read More


Bangladesh sees $1.12bn in remittances in first 10 days of January

Dhaka, Jan. 11 -- The remittance from Bangladeshi expatriates continued its upward momentum in January, with the country receiving more than US$1.12 billion in the first 10 days of the month. Banglad... Read More


Bangladesh Bank pushes digital payments to curb corruption, boost revenue

Dhaka, Jan. 11 -- Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur on Sunday said the central bank is promoting digital and QR code-based payments, even at small shops, to foster a cashless and corruption-f... Read More


Govt cuts Tk 12,000cr from top development projects over slow progress

Dhaka, Jan. 11 -- The interim government is slashing allocations for several major development projects in the Revised Annual Development Programme (RADP), cutting over Tk 12,000 crore from eight of t... Read More


NBR links ASYCUDA World with BGMEA e-UD system to modernise bond management

Dhaka, Jan. 11 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has established an electronic interconnection between ASYCUDA World and BGMEA's e-Utilisation Declaration (e-UD) system, aiming to modernise Bangl... Read More


Mosque, police station set on fire as Iran protests turn deadly

Dhaka, Jan. 11 -- A mosque and a police station were set on fire in Iran as nationwide protests over economic hardship turned increasingly violent, with state media reporting that more than 100 member... Read More


Jhenaidah's heritage sites: Glory fading into dust

, Jan. 11 -- Jhenaidah's 21 officially recognised heritage sites across six upazilas, with their rusting gates, crumbling walls, and silent courtyards, now teeter on the brink of ruin, victims of negl... Read More


Prof Yunus to focus on digital health, youth entrepreneurs, 'Three Zeros'

Dhaka, Jan. 11 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Sunday said he would focus primarily on three areas - digital healthcare development, youth entrepreneurs development and 'Three Zero' agenda as ... Read More


Bangladesh's three previous national elections not credible: Ivars Ijabs

Dhaka, Jan. 11 -- European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) Chief Observer Ivars Ijabs on Sunday said he witnessed positive feelings and strong enthusiasm across the country regarding the u... Read More