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Forex reserves to hit $40 billion by year-end: Governor

, Feb. 18 -- Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur on Wednesday said that the foreign exchange reserve is projected to reach US $40 billion within this year. Talking to reporters at the Banglade... Read More


Diplomats call for stronger protection of freedom of speech, press in Bangladesh

, Feb. 18 -- Diplomats stationed in Dhaka on Wednesday expressed solidarity with The Daily Star and Prothom Alo, highlighting the importance of freedom of press and freedom of speech as an important p... Read More


Bangladesh to seek delay in LDC graduation, says Commerce Minister

, Feb. 18 -- The newly elected BNP government will take necessary steps to defer Bangladesh's graduation from the Least Developed Country (LDC) status, Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir said ... Read More


National Martyrs' Day observed at Algerian Embassy in Dhaka

, Feb. 18 -- The Embassy of Algeria in Dhaka observed National Martyrs' Day on Wednesday with a solemn and meaningful programme attended by prominent figures from various sectors, including academics,... Read More


Fakhrul pledges iron grip on mob violence, law & order

, Feb. 18 -- Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday said efforts will be made to control mobocracy and improve law and order in the coun... Read More


Info minister visits Press Club before joining office

, Feb. 18 -- Information Minister Zahiruddin Swapan visited the Jatiya Press Club (JPC) on Wednesday before going to his ministry at the Secretariat. State Minister for Home Yaser Khan Chowdhury acco... Read More


Refusal to take reform oath disrespects 'July': Jamaat Ameer

, Feb. 18 -- Leader of the Opposition and Jamaat Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Wednesday said not taking oath as a member of the State Reform Council is tantamount to dishonouring 'July 2024'. "We beli... Read More


Shafiqul Alam joins new English daily

, Feb. 18 -- Former Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam has joined an English newspaper as its editor. In a Facebook post on Wednesday he wrote, "I have joined as the editor of a new English newspaper, The... Read More


Will ensure fear-free media environment in Bangladesh: Info Minister

, Feb. 18 -- Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon on Wednesday pledged to ensure a media environment free from fear in Bangladesh, promising steps to protect journalists. "I know ... Read More


Long queues for TCB goods in Rangpur; people call for more truck sales

, Feb. 18 -- Long queues formed in Rangpur city on Wednesday as residents lined up to buy subsidised essential goods from the Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB), which launched truck-based sales ... Read More