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NCP condemns attack on Mirpur's Shah Ali Mazar, calls for probe

Dhaka, May 16 -- The National Citizen Party (NCP) on Saturday strongly condemned the attack and vandalism at the historic Shah Ali Mazar in Mirpur, calling on the government to ensure a swift and impa... Read More


Expand EPI nationwide to boost policy impact, experts urge at DCCI seminar

Dhaka, May 16 -- Economists, trade experts and government officials on Saturday called for expanding the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry's newly launched Economic Position Index (EPI) beyond Dh... Read More


Man City seeks to end FA Cup final losing streak against troubled Chelsea

, May 16 -- Manchester City F.C. will face Chelsea F.C. in the FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, with City aiming to win the trophy again after losing the last two finals. City were beaten... Read More


Farakka Barrage harming both Bangladesh and India: Rizvi

Dhaka, May 16 -- Political Adviser to the Prime Minister and BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Saturday said Farakka Barrage is causing harm not only to Bangladesh but also to In... Read More


Putin to visit China for talks with Xi after Trump's Beijing trip

, May 16 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to China next week for a two-day visit to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping, the Kremlin said on Saturday. The visit, scheduled for May 19-20,... Read More


Textile sector must embrace innovation for long-term competitiveness: Commerce Minister

, May 16 -- Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir on Saturday said Bangladesh's readymade garment (RMG) and textile industry must prioritise sustainable production, innovation, research and produ... Read More


Mirza Fakhrul mourns death of former state minister Mizanur Rahman Sinha

Dhaka, May 16 -- Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister and BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday expressed deep shock at the death former State Minister... Read More


Blast at N'ganj power plant: Another victim dies at DMCH

Dhaka, May 16 -- Another man who was injured in an explosion at the canteen of a power plant in Sonargaon upazila of Narayanganj district died at National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery in Dhak... Read More


DCCI index reveals 'deeply imbalanced' economy despite moderate growth

, May 16 -- Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) on Saturday unveiled its Economic Position Index (EPI) for the second quarter of FY2026 (October-December 2025), revealing that Dhaka's econom... Read More


Bangladesh envoy stresses tech-ready diplomacy for future challenges

, May 16 -- Ambassador and Bangladesh's Permanent Representative to the UN Nahida Sobhan has emphasised the importance of preparing the next generation of diplomats to navigate emerging technological ... Read More