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Sammilito Islami Bank merger to continue: Governor

Dhaka, March 3 -- Bangladesh Bank Governor Md. Mustaqur Rahman on Tuesday affirmed that the operations of Sammilito Islami Bank, formed through the merger of five Shariah-based banks, will continue as... Read More


Three DIGs transferred to different positions within same rank

Dhaka, March 3 -- The government has transferred and posted three senior police officers in the public interest, according to a notification issued by the Home Ministry. Deputy Inspector General (DIG... Read More


Teacher's death in Naogaon road crash sparks protest

, March 3 -- Local people blocked a road and set fire to four tractors and an excavator machine following the death of a teacher in a road accident on Naogaon-Badalgachhi regional highway in Kadimpur ... Read More


Bangladesh Imamia Ulama Society stage demo protesting US-Israel attacks on Iran

Dhaka, March 3 -- Bangladesh Imamia Ulama Society on Tuesday brought out a protest procession in front of Jatiya Press Club protesting the recent US and Israeli attacks on Iran. Bangladesh Imamia Ula... Read More


Japan commits further $3.2 million to Rohingya response

Dhaka, March 3 -- The government of Japan has reaffirmed its strong commitment to the Rohingya humanitarian response by approving JPY 500 million (approximately USD 3.2 million) in funding to the Unit... Read More


Tungipara Upazila election officer suspended over NID irregularities

, March 3 -- The Election Commission has suspended the Upazila Election Officer of Tungipara in Gopalganj after allegations of irregularities in correcting National Identity (NID) cards were proven th... Read More


No resort construction by cutting hills in Chittagong Hill Tracts: Dipen Dewan

, March 3 -- Chattogram Hill Tracts Affairs Minister Dipen Dewan on Tuesday said the government will strictly prevent any resort or tourism project that damages the environment or involves hill-cuttin... Read More


Minor girl with throat slit rescued from Sitakunda park dies; one held

Chattogram, March 3 -- Police in a drive arrested the prime accused in connection with the death of a seven-year-old girl, who was rescued with her throat slit from a remote hilly area of Sitakunda Bo... Read More


Persons with disabilities, students, seniors to get 25pc fare cut on metro, rail services

Dhaka, March 3 -- Railway Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam on Tuesday announced a 25 percent fare concession for persons with disabilities, students and citizens aged above 65 on metro rail and all other r... Read More


Fuel crisis, price hike unlikely amid Middle East tensions: BPC Chairman

, March 3 -- Bangladesh has sufficient fuel stock and there is no risk of supply disruption or price hike despite the ongoing tensions in the Middle East, Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) Chairm... Read More