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Govt plans strict policy to keep three-wheelers off highways, minister tells JS

Sangsad Bhaban, June 15 -- The government is formulating a policy to ensure auto-rickshaws, battery-powered rickshaws, Nasimon, Karimon and Bhotbhoti operate on local roads instead of highways, Road T... Read More


AmCham welcomes investment push, flags unresolved recommendations

Dhaka, June 15 -- The American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (AmCham) on Monday acknowledged the government's efforts to promote investment and economic stability but noted that several key recomm... Read More


Govt trims spending, deficit in supplementary budget to address economic challenges: Khosru

Sansad Bhaban, June 15 -- Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Monday said the government has made adjustments to the expenditure and budget deficit in the supplementary budget to address ... Read More


Writ challenges revocation of Ad-Din Hospital's licence

Dhaka, June 15 -- A writ petition was filed with the High Court on Monday challenging the revocation of the licence of Ad-Din Hospital over the deaths of six newborns allegedly due to negligence. Sup... Read More


Decision to dissolve Islami Bank board timely, prudent, says ABB

Dhaka, June 15 -- Association of Bankers, Bangladesh (ABB) has welcomed the central bank's decision to dissolve the existing board of directors of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC, describing the move as a ... Read More


Three arrested in Jordan recruitment scam

, June 15 -- The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of police has arrested three members of an alleged human trafficking gang for deceiving job seekers with false promises of employment in Jordan... Read More


CID busts overseas job fraud ring; 3 held, 55 passports seized

Dhaka, June 15 -- Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested three suspected members of a fraud ring accused of using forged documents and false promises of jobs in Jordan. The arrestees we... Read More


Measles, similar symptoms claim four more lives

, June 15 -- Four more children have died from measles and measles-like symptoms in the country in the 24 hours until 8:00am on Monday, bringing the cumulative number of deaths to 656. Of the new dea... Read More


3 held over 'gang-rape' of woman in Jashore

, June 15 -- Police in a drive arrested three people for their alleged involvement in the 'gang-rape' of a woman at Bashantopur village in Sharsha upazila of Jashore district early Monday. The arrest... Read More


Grahak Forum demands immediate formation of competent Islami Bank board

, June 15 -- Expressing deep concerns over the lingering uncertainty surrounding Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC, the Islami Bank Sachetan Grahak Forum on Monday demanded the immediate formation of a fully... Read More