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Bangladesh, Bhutan eye expanded product coverage under PTA; explore FTA possibility

, Aug. 18 -- Bangladesh and Bhutan on Tuesday underscored the importance of enhancing bilateral trade and strengthening private sector cooperation, expanding the product coverage under the Bangladesh-... Read More


Bangladesh, Canada seek to strengthen defence ties

Dhaka, Aug. 18 -- Bangladesh and Canada have highlighted opportunities to strengthen institutional engagement and explore new avenues for defence cooperation in support of regional peace, security and... Read More


Agriculture Minister denies fertiliser shortage, says disruptions 'part of conspiracy'

, Aug. 18 -- Agriculture Minister Mohammed Aminur Rashid on Tuesday claimed that there is no shortage of fertiliser in the country, saying the disorder surrounding its distribution despite adequate st... Read More


Unplanned urbanisation pushes Dhaka near bottom of livability index: BIP

Dhaka, Aug. 18 -- Dhaka now ranks 171st among 173 cities on the Global Livability Index, planners said Tuesday warning that unplanned urbanisation, environmental degradation and weak governance have p... Read More


Greater private sector engagement needed to address social challenges: PM

Dhaka, Aug. 18 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday urged greater private sector engagement in humanitarian and social initiatives, saying collective contributions could help address major chal... Read More


Ishraque urges BNP activists to practice 'healthy, proper' politics

Dhaka, Aug. 18 -- State Minister for Liberation War Affairs Ishraque Hossain on Tuesday urged party leaders and activists to remain vigilant so that public trust in the BNP is not undermined by their ... Read More


AI-based 'auto fine system' launched on Dhaka-Chattogram highway

, Aug. 18 -- based 'auto fine system' was launched on the Dhaka-Chattogram highway on Tuesday to improve road safety, ensure traffic discipline and take quick action against traffic law violations. H... Read More


Man sentenced to death for killing wife in Cumilla

, Aug. 18 -- A Cumilla court on Tuesday sentenced a man to death for killing his wife by electrocution in 2023. Judge of the Cumilla Additional District and Sessions Judge Court-5 Mohammad Sultan Udd... Read More


Bangladesh Bank sets 10% quota for individual investors in Sukuk bonds

Dhaka, Aug. 18 -- To boost retail participation in Shariah-compliant financial instruments, Bangladesh Bank has set aside a dedicated 10 percent quota for individual investors in Sukuk bond issuances.... Read More


Bus-truck collision leaves 3 dead in Gopalganj

, Aug. 18 -- Three people were killed and 25 others injured in a head-on collision between a bus and a truck on Gopalganj-Tekerhat road in Boultoli of Sadar upazila in Gopalganj district on Tuesday. ... Read More