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FM says Saudi-led coalition reflects Dhaka's maritime commitment, regional stability

Dhaka, Aug. 4 -- Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman on Tuesday reiterated Bangladesh's commitment to freedom of navigation, noting that the country's participation in the Saudi-led Multinational Mari... Read More


PM says govt working to resolve gas, power crisis without making excuses

Dhaka, Aug. 4 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday acknowledged the hardships people are facing due to ongoing gas and electricity shortages, saying the government is not trying to make excuses... Read More


"It is our duty to preserve this unity at all costs," says PM on July Uprising Anniversary

Dhaka, Aug. 4 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday said it is duty for every political party, person and group that stands on the side of democracy should uphold the unity forged on the blood-s... Read More


Bank Asia doubles authorised capital to Tk 3,000 crore

Dhaka, Aug. 4 -- listed Bank Asia PLC has doubled its authorised capital from Tk 1,500 crore to Tk 3,000 crore, according to information disclosed on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) website on Tuesday.... Read More


No specific sabotage threat over Aug 5, but DMP on highest alert: DB chief

Dhaka, Aug. 4 -- Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has no specific intelligence suggesting any sabotage plot surrounding Wednesday's observance of July Mass Uprising Day, but has placed the capital unde... Read More


Build lasting friendships, Dinesh Trivedi tells ICCR scholarship recipients

Dhaka, Aug. 4 -- High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi on Tuesday congratulated the latest cohort of Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) scholarship recipients from Banglade... Read More


PM urges people to guard against conspiracies, focus on rebuilding Bangladesh

Dhaka, Aug. 4 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday urged people to remain vigilant against those conspiring to undermine the country's rebuilding efforts, saying the time has come to move beyon... Read More


BB eases declaration norms for intercompany import-export transactions

Dhaka, Aug. 4 -- Bangladesh Bank (BB) has rationalised declaration requirements on import and export transactions between connected entities to facilitate legitimate trade while ensuring regulatory co... Read More


Five pvt hospitals, diagnostic centres shut in Faridpur over irregularities

Faridpur, Aug. 4 -- The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) on Tuesday ordered the closure of five private hospitals and diagnostic centres in Faridpur over mismanagement and for operating w... Read More


BCL man's death in custody: Departmental action recommended against Faridpur DB OC, 10 others

, Aug. 4 -- An internal investigation by Faridpur district police has recommended departmental proceedings against the then officer-in-charge (OC) of the Detective Branch (DB) and 10 other police pers... Read More