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Govt to cut savings certificate profit rates from January

Dhaka, Dec. 22 -- The government is set to slash profit rates on national savings certificates (Sanchaypatra) from January 1, 2026, marking the second reduction in six months, following calls from the... Read More


Bangladesh, ADB ink $688m loan deals to upgrade Ctg-Dohazari railway

Dhaka, Dec. 22 -- Bangladesh and Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Monday signed loan agreements totaling $688 million to upgrade the 35-kilometer railway line from Chattogram to Dohazari. A 2.5-kilome... Read More


Tarique Rahman to become voter on Dec 27: Salahuddin

, Dec. 22 -- BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman will complete the formalities to become a registered voter on December 27 after returning home from London on December 25, BNP Standing Committee member... Read More


All buildings safe, classes to resume on December 28: DU

Dhaka, Dec. 22 -- Dhaka University (DU) has confirmed that none of its buildings are structurally at risk and regular academic activities will resume from December 28. "Considering students' safety a... Read More


Benazir's 4 flats' assets transferred to CA's relief fund

, Dec. 22 -- The government has transferred all assets of four flats seized from former Inspector General of Police Benazir Ahmed to the Chief Adviser's Relief and Welfare Fund. Anti-Corruption Commi... Read More


Significant progress in Hadi murder probe: Home Adviser

Dhaka, Dec. 22 -- Home Affairs Adviser Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Monday said investigators have made 'significant progress' in the probe into the murder of Inquilab Moncho spokesperson Sharif Osman B... Read More


Lynching of Hindu youth in Mymensingh: 12 accused put on 3-day remand

, Dec. 22 -- A Mymensingh court on Monday placed 12 accused on a three-day remand in connection with the killing of Dipu Chandra Das in Bhaluka upazila of Mymensingh district on December 18. Senior C... Read More


Bangladesh, Japan finalises draft of EPA, signing next month: Commerce Adviser

Dhaka, Dec. 22 -- Bangladesh and Japan have finalised the draft of an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), with the deal set to be signed next month, Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin said on Monday. ... Read More


Bangladesh provides gunmen for 20 individuals on hit lists

Dhaka, Dec. 22 -- The government has assigned gunmen to 20 individuals who were on hit lists and facing security risks, Home Affairs Adviser Jahangir Alam Chowdhury said on Monday. "Those who are on ... Read More


EPA expected to strengthen Japan-Bangladesh economic ties: Japan

, Dec. 22 -- Japan on Monday said the conclusion of the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between Bangladesh and Japan is expected to further strengthen economic relations, including the expansion ... Read More