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Retailers hiking LPG prices, importers not responsible: Minister Muktadir

Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir on Thursday said the recent hike in liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices at the consumer level is driven by retailers, not importers. "Imp... Read More


TIB questions whether new governor can rise above conflict of interest

Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has expressed concern over how independently the newly appointed Governor of Bangladesh Bank will be able to discharge his responsibilitie... Read More


Rashmika Mandanna, Vijay Deverakonda tie the knot; first wedding photos released

, Feb. 26 -- Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda are officially married. The couple solemnised their union with a traditional Telugu ceremony held at 10:10 AM today, followed by another ritual in ... Read More


Recruitment of 10,000 constables to begin soon: Home Minister

Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Thursday said the government will soon start the recruitment process of 10,000 police constables. Necessary steps are being taken to strengthen the... Read More


EC revises referendum results, cuts both 'Yes' and 'No' votes

Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- The Election Commission (EC) has brought a major revision to the results of the referendum held to implement the July National Charter (constitutional reform), reducing both 'Yes' an... Read More


Bangladesh's GDP growth slows to 3.49% in 2024-25

, Feb. 26 -- Bangladesh's economy grew by 3.49 per cent in the 2024-25 fiscal year, according to the final estimate of gross domestic product (GDP), lower than the provisional estimate of 3.97 per cen... Read More


Bangladesh Bank to act against officials involved in 'mob' incident

, Feb. 26 -- Bangladesh Bank on Thursday announced that it will take administrative action against officials involved in Wednesday's 'mob' incident at its headquarters, according to the bank's Human R... Read More


Former NCC mayor Ivy gets HC bail in 5 cases

Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- The High Court on Thursday granted ad-interim bail for six months to former mayor of Narayanganj City Corporation (NCC) Selina Hayat Ivy in five cases filed with Fatullah and Narayan... Read More


New BB Governor hints at policy rate cut, pledges factory support

Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- Bangladesh Bank's newly appointed Governor Mostaqur Rahman on Thursday hinted at a possible cut in the central bank's policy rate and pledged support to revive factories shuttered am... Read More


UNDP strengthens Bangladesh EC with IT support for post-election capacity building

Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on Thursday handed over 30 desktop computers to the Electoral Training Institute (ETI), reinforcing institutional capacity for elector... Read More