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Bangladesh Bank to provide special loans for RMG workers' wages

Dhaka, March 3 -- Bangladesh Bank on Tuesday instructed commercial banks to offer special term loans to export-oriented industries to ensure timely payment of workers' wages for February 2026. The ce... Read More


DSE, CSE witness steepest fall of the year as indices plunge

, March 3 -- The country's two main bourses, the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE), suffered their steepest fall of the year on Tuesday, with key indices plunging shar... Read More


ACC Chairman, two commissioners resign

, March 3 -- Corruption Commission (ACC) Chairman Mohammad Abdul Momen and two commissioners have resigned. The ACC commissioners are Miah Muhammad Ali Akbar Azizi and Brigadier General (retd) Hafiz ... Read More


Qatar grants one-month extension to expired entry visas

Dhaka, March 3 -- Qatar's Ministry of Interior has announced a one-month extension for all types of entry visas that have expired or are nearing expiry, effective from February 28. The ministry said ... Read More


Who leads Iran after Khamenei's death?

, March 3 -- Following the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran has formed a three-member transitional council to manage state affairs. Ayatollah Alireza Arafi, a member of the coun... Read More


Algeria backs Bangladesh Foreign Minister for UNGA Presidency

Dhaka, March 3 -- Algeria has expressed its support for Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman as a candidate for the presidency of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (U... Read More


Teenage boy killed in Feni road crash

, March 3 -- year-old boy was killed and his father was injured when a truck knocked them down on Feni-Noakhali regional highway in Dagonbhuiya upazila of Feni district early Tuesday. The deceased wa... Read More


NBR invites budget proposals for FY2026-27

Dhaka, March 3 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has invited budget proposals from taxpayers and key stakeholders as it begins preparations for 2026-27 fiscal year, aiming to frame a participator... Read More


Home Minister seeks Japan's support in police reform

Dhaka, March 3 -- Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has sought Japan's cooperation in the reform and restructuring of Bangladesh Police. The Minister requested this assistance when the Japanese Ambassad... Read More


Trade through Benapole land port suspended due to holiday in India

Benapole, March 3 -- Trade between Bangladesh and India through Benapole Land Port remained suspended on Tuesday due to Dol Purnima holiday in India. Passport passenger movement between the two count... Read More