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ICT-1 orders start of trial against Joy, Palak

Dhaka, Jan. 21 -- The International Crimes Tribunal-1 has ordered the commencement of trial against ex-prime minister Sheikh Hasina's son Sajeeb Wazed Joy and former state minister for ICT Junaid Ahme... Read More


Too many banks; Bangladesh needs only 10-15: Governor

Dhaka, Jan. 21 -- Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur on Wednesday said that 10 to 15 banks would be enough for Bangladesh's economy, signalling a major move towards consolidating the nation's ... Read More


Bangladesh Must Urbanize Its Social Safety Nets

, Jan. 21 -- Dhaka, the planet's second most populous city, is on track to become the world's largest city by 2050, according to the UN World Urbanization Prospects 2025 report. This dramatic rise is ... Read More


Bangladesh, Afghanistan agree to boost ties through economic partnership

, Jan. 21 -- Bangladesh and Afghanistan have agreed to elevate their relations from friendly ties to a practical economic partnership aimed at increasing trade, strengthening mutual trust and generati... Read More


War crimes convict Abul Kalam Azad surrenders to ICT

, Jan. 21 -- Abul Kalam Azad, a fugitive sentenced to death for crimes against humanity committed during the 1971 Liberation War, surrendered to the International Crimes Tribunal on Wednesday. Azad a... Read More


BNP in favour of 'Yes' in referendum: Mahdi Amin

, Jan. 21 -- BNP will take an overall position in favour of 'Yes' in the upcoming referendum, which will be held alongside the 13th national parliamentary election on February 12. "When our parliamen... Read More


Man stabbed dead in Mymensingh

, Jan. 21 -- year-old man was stabbed to death by miscreants at Shyampur Ghoshbari in Muktagacha upazila of Mymensingh district on Tuesday night. The deceased was identified as Rafiqul Islam, son of ... Read More


BNP to take action against rebel candidates: Mahdi Amin

, Jan. 21 -- BNP will take organisational action against its 'rebel' candidates if they do not step aside from the election race, party Election Steering Committee spokesperson Mahdi Amin said on Wedn... Read More


National Election: Symbols allocated to candidates in Barishal

, Jan. 21 -- Barishal district returning officer on Wednesday allocated electoral symbols among 36 candidates of six parliamentary constituencies. The symbols were distributed among them at around 11... Read More


Gazette issued introducing pay grades, benefits for mosque staff

Dhaka, Jan. 21 -- The government has issued a gazette on the Mosque Management Policy 2025 introducing a structured pay scale, service benefits, recruitment rules and welfare provisions for mosque emp... Read More