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Businesses urge govt to pass amendment to anti-tobacco law in first session of parliament

Dhaka, March 9 -- Leaders of various business associations on Monday urged the government to pass the Smoking and Tobacco Products Usage (Control) (Amendment) Ordinance 2025 as a law in the first sess... Read More


DC Conference to be held May 3-6

, March 9 -- day annual Deputy Commissioners' (DC) Conference will begin on May 3. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is scheduled to inaugurate the conference at 10:30am at Osmani Memorial Auditorium in ... Read More


Former OC sent to jail in Bogura extortion case

Bogura, March 9 -- A court in Bogura on Monday sent the former officer-in-charge (OC) of Shahjahanpur Police Station to jail in an extortion case filed by a BNP leader. Judge Abuhena Siddiqui of Bogu... Read More


Bangladesh Bank eases share transfers, profit repatriation for foreign investors

Dhaka, March 9 -- In a major move to boost investor confidence, Bangladesh Bank has simplified the process for foreign investors to transfer shares and repatriate sale proceeds from non-listed public ... Read More


PM's flagship 'Family Card' programme to be launched Tuesday

, March 9 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will inaugurate the government's landmark "Family Card" programme tomorrow, aiming to strengthen women's empowerment and ensure their rights, dignity and eco... Read More


No edible oil price hike, no need for panic buying: Commerce Minister

, March 9 -- Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir on Monday said there will be no increase in edible oil prices and there is no supply shortage in the market, urging consumers not to engage in p... Read More


DSCC cuts fuel allocation, tightens power-saving measures

Dhaka, March 9 -- Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has issued strict directives to reduce fuel and electricity consumption as part of the government's broader efforts to address the ongoing global ... Read More


PM Tarique calls for steps to make zakat management more effective

, March 9 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday directed officials concerned to explore ways to make the country's zakat management system more effective and well organised. He gave the instruct... Read More


Dhaka seeks consular access after arrest of 2 Hadi murder accused in Kolkata

Dhaka, March 9 -- State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam on Monday said Bangladesh has sought consular access following the arrest of the prime accused and an associate in the killing of... Read More


Remittance inflow to stay stable if Middle East jobs remain unaffected: BAB chairman

Dhaka, March 9 -- Bangladesh Association of Banks (BAB) Chairman Abdul Hai Sarker on Monday said the flow of inward remittances is expected to remain stable despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle ... Read More