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Depositors of six distressed NBFIs seek urgent BB action for refund recovery

Dhaka, May 6 -- An alliance representing more than 12,000 depositors of six non-banking financial institutions (NBFIs) currently under liquidation on Wednesday demanded immediate action by the Banglad... Read More


Finance Minister meets Uzbek Deputy PM, calls for direct flights between two countries

Tashkent, May 6 -- Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has called for the introduction of direct air connectivity between Bangladesh and Uzbekistan to enhance trade, tourism, and people-to-p... Read More


9.5 crore more vaccine doses to arrive in Bangladesh soon: Health Minister

Dhaka, May 6 -- Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Husain on Wednesday said 9.5 crore doses of 10 types of vaccine including MR (Measles-Rubella) vaccine will be brought to Banglad... Read More


BSEC slaps Tk 22.75cr fine on Vanguard Asset for repeated law violations

Dhaka, May 6 -- The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has imposed Tk 22.75 crore fine on Vanguard Asset Management Limited for violating securities laws in connection with two separ... Read More


Inflation rises to 9.04% in April

Dhaka, May 6 -- to-point inflation rose to 9.04 percent in April, 2026, up from 8.71 percent in March, according to the latest data from the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS). However, it was sli... Read More


Govt to scrutinise cases filed during the tenure of interim govt: Home Minister

Dhaka, May 6 -- The government has decided to review the crimes against humanity cases filed during the tenure of the interim government, said Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Wednesday. The deputy ... Read More


Decision on Padma Barrage project soon: Minister Anee

Dhaka, May 6 -- The government will soon take a decision on the Padma Barrage project as its technical, survey and feasibility studies have almost been completed, Water Resources Minister Shahid Uddin... Read More


Measles outbreak: 7 more children die in 24 hours; death toll now 324

Dhaka, May 6 -- Seven children died from measles and similar symptoms in the country in 24 hours till 8:00 am on Wednesday, taking the total death toll to 324. Of the new deaths, two were confirmed a... Read More


PM to visit Chandpur on May 16, Feni on May 25

Dhaka, May 6 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will visit Chandpur on May 16 and Feni on May 25, Water Resources Minister Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Anee said on Wednesday. He made the remarks while brief... Read More


Eastern Refinery set to resume full production as crude oil shipment arrives in Chattogram

Dhaka, May 6 -- After weeks of uncertainty, a vessel carrying 1 lakh tonnes of crude oil arrived at Chattogram Port on Wednesday, paving the way for the resumption of full operations at the country's ... Read More