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UN sees Bangladesh's progress on disappearance accountability, urges fair trials

, Oct. 16 -- UN Human Rights Chief Volker Turk has said the initiation of proceedings against those accused of carrying out enforced disappearances and torture under the previous government in Banglad... Read More


Bangladesh Bank issues public advisory amid reports of forged currency

Dhaka, Oct. 16 -- Following recent reports in social media and newspapers regarding a massive influx of forged currency into Bangladesh, particularly from India, Bangladesh Bank (BB) has issued a publ... Read More


RUCSU elections held fairly and peacefully, says Observation Team

, Oct. 16 -- The Rajshahi University Central Students' Union (RUCSU) elections were conducted fairly and peacefully, according to the election observation team led by Professor Rafiqul Islam. Speakin... Read More


HSC results: Overall pass rate falls to 58.83%; a sharp 19% decline

Dhaka, Oct. 16 -- The results of the 2025 Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent exams have been released, with a total pass rate of 58.83%, a fall by 19% compared to the past year. Dhaka ... Read More


Bangladesh, Netherlands discuss ways to enhance trade, promote investment

, Oct. 16 -- Bangladesh and the Netherlands on Thursday discussed ways to enhance bilateral trade, promote investment and joint ventures and explore new opportunities for economic cooperation. The Ba... Read More


Extremist leader murdered in Pabna

, Oct. 16 -- An extremist group leader was shot and hacked to death by rivals in a clash over establishing local dominance in Faridpur upazila of Pabna on Thursday. The deceased was identified as Abd... Read More


Climate adaptation could unlock millions of jobs, economic growth in Bangladesh: Report

, Oct. 16 -- Investing in climate adaptation and resilience is not a cost, it is a powerful economic strategy that can generate trillions in global economic gains, create millions of jobs, and safegua... Read More


Rubel Aziz made vice chairman of City Bank

Dhaka, Oct. 16 -- Director Rubel Aziz has been made the new vice chairman of City Bank PLC, following a recent meeting of the bank's Board of Directors. Aziz is a renowned industrialist and entrepren... Read More


Go live together Friday, we stand united: Prof Yunus urges media

Dhaka, Oct. 16 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has called on all TV and online media to broadcast the July National Charter signing ceremony live on Friday. "To every Bangladeshi - wherever you ... Read More


Bangladesh Army recruit batch-2025 parade held

, Oct. 16 -- The Bangladesh Army held the chief of army staff's parade for the Engineers and Signals Corps recruit batch-2025 on Thursday, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The... Read More