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Remittance inflows jump 15.4 percent to $2.85bn in July

Dhaka, Aug. 2 -- Expatriate Bangladeshis sent home US$2.85 billion in remittances during July, the opening month of the fiscal year FY2026-27, registering a 15.4 percent year-on-year growth, according... Read More


DSE terminates 17 employees as part of long-term restructuring, says exchange

Dhaka, Aug. 2 -- The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) on Sunday clarified its position on the recent termination of 17 employees, saying the move was part of a long-term organisational transformation proces... Read More


2 more die of dengue in 24 hrs, 423 hospitalised

Dhaka, Aug. 2 -- Two more people died of dengue and 423 new patients were admitted to hospitals across the country in 24 hours until 8 am on Sunday. With the latest fatalities, the dengue death toll ... Read More


Law firm hired in Dubai to challenge ex-IGP Benazir's bail: Home Minister

Rajshahi, Aug. 2 -- The government has appointed a law firm in Dubai to challenge the conditional bail granted to former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed by a Dubai court, Home Minister... Read More


Fire Service itself may be affected if 7-magnitude quake hits Dhaka: DG

Dhaka, Aug. 2 -- Fire Service and Civil Defence may itself suffer damage if a major earthquake measuring 7 or above hits Dhaka, making simultaneous rescue operations at multiple locations difficult, i... Read More


Ex-husband held for burning woman to death

, Aug. 2 -- Police arrested a man for burning his ex-wife to death by pouring petrol on her at Bijora Sutarpara in Biral upazila of Dinajpur district on Saturday night. The deceased was identified as... Read More


Joining Saudi-led alliance aimed at tackling Houthi challenges: Bangladesh

Dhaka, Aug. 2 -- Bangladesh on Sunday described its relationship with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) as a "strategic" one and said its joining a Saudi-led alliance is aimed at tackling Houthi chall... Read More


PM hails MIST world champions, pledges support for young innovators, startups

Dhaka, Aug. 2 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Sunday congratulated the Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST) team for winning the world title at the MATE ROV International Underwater... Read More


12-kg LPG price rises by Tk 70 for August

Dhaka, Aug. 2 -- Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) on Sunday raised the retail price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for August by Tk 70, setting the price of a 12kg cylinder at Tk 1598,... Read More


Fazlul Hoque takes charge as FBCCI administrator

Dhaka, Aug. 2 -- Fazlul Hoque, former president of the Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) and former director of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and ... Read More