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Islami Bank holds board meeting

Dhaka, Sept. 23 -- A meeting of the Board of Directors of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC was held on Wednesday at the Islami Bank Tower in the capital. Mohammad Zahir Hussain, Chairman of the bank, presi... Read More


Fuel prices to be slashed once global market stabilises: Amit

Jhenaidah, Sept. 23 -- State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Aninda Islam Amit on Wednesday said fuel prices in Bangladesh will be reduced once the international market stabilises and... Read More


BGMEA launches 'Japan Desk' to boost bilateral apparel trade and investment

Dhaka, Sept. 23 -- The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) on Wednesday officially launched its specialized "BGMEA Japan Desk" in its Uttara Complex, aiming to usher in ... Read More


SRB arrests 'Kutta Srabon', three associates in Rupganj

Dhaka, Sept. 23 -- Special Response Battalion (SRB) arrested alleged terrorist and juvenile gang leader Srabon alias "Kutta Srabon" and three of his associates from Rupganj in Narayanganj. The elite ... Read More


DSE turnover breaks 800cr mark after 36 days

Dhaka, Sept. 23 -- Turnover at the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) crossed the Tk 800 crore mark on Wednesday after 36 days, with shares worth Tk 844 crore changing hands, the highest daily turnover so far... Read More


Crude bomb explodes near Barishal DIG office

Barishal, Sept. 23 -- A crude bomb exploded on the Dhaka-Barishal highway near the office of the Deputy Inspector General (Barishal Range) of police in the Kashipur area of Barishal city on Wednesday ... Read More


President asks AG's Office to discharge duties with professionalism, accountability

Dhaka, Sept. 23 -- President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday urged the Attorney General's Office to discharge its responsibilities with dedication, professionalism and accountability while up... Read More


Rights recognised, but domestic workers still await social change

Dhaka, Sept. 23 -- Bangladesh has made important legal and policy progress in recognising domestic workers, but deep-rooted social attitudes continue to stand in the way of meaningful change, speakers... Read More


Battery-powered rickshaws now take over Bhulta Flyover

Dhaka, Sept. 23 -- run rickshaws are increasingly operating on the Bhulta Flyover in Rupganj of Narayanganj, adding to growing concerns over the unsafe and unregulated movement of the three-wheelers o... Read More


Ex-BCL central leader arrested in Dhaka

Dhaka, Sept. 23 -- The Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested a former central leader of banned Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) from West Agargaon of the capital on Wednesda... Read More