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Prolonged tight monetary policy stalling Bangladesh's growth: DCCI

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) on Monday expressed deep concern over the central bank's continued contractionary monetary policy, warning that prolonged tightening is hol... Read More


Justice Naima Haider resigns

, Feb. 9 -- Justice Naima Haider of the High Court has submitted her resignation which has been forwarded to the President. The Supreme Court disclosed the information in a press release on Monday. ... Read More


Dhaka police pledge 'foolproof' security for Feb 12 election

, Feb. 9 -- Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Sheikh Md Sajjat Ali on Monday said they have put in place extensive security arrangements to ensure the national election and referendum sched... Read More


Bangladesh Bank keeps policy rate at 10% as inflation risks persist

, Feb. 9 -- Bangladesh Bank maintained a tight monetary stance for the second half of fiscal year 2025-26, keeping the policy rate unchanged at 10%, as the central bank seeks to contain inflation whil... Read More


Bangladesh election: Motorbike movement banned for 72 hours

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- The Election Commission (EC) has imposed restrictions on the plying of motorcycles across the country three days before and after the national election. Motorbike movement will remai... Read More


EC bans mobile phones within 400 yards of polling stations

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- The Election Commission (EC) has banned the carrying and use of mobile phones within a 400-yard radius of polling stations on polling day in the February-12 referendum and national pa... Read More


Election materials airlifted to 3 remote polling centres in Khagrachhari

Khagrachhari, Feb. 9 -- Election materials have been transported by helicopter to three extremely remote polling centres in Khagrachhari. The three centres are Naraichari in Dighinala upazila and Shu... Read More


BNP only party capable of rebuilding country, says Tarique Rahman

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Monday urged voters across the country to cast their ballots in favour of the 'Sheaf of Paddy', saying that the BNP is the only political party with the... Read More


37 Dhaka polling centres under risk watch: DMP Commissioner

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Sheikh Md Sajjat Ali on Monday said 37 polling centres in the capital have been identified as risky ahead of the national election. He di... Read More


"It's also the most-watched film in Pakistan": Dhurandhar Producer

, Feb. 9 -- The producer also remarked, "After Sholay, I can't recall another film that has achieved this level of success." Starring Ranveer Singh in the lead, Dhurandhar released in theatres on Dec... Read More