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Press Council Act to be amended to strengthen accountability

Sangsad Bhaban, July 8 -- The government is preparing amendments to the Press Council Act to strengthen media accountability, introduce journalist registration and empower the Press Council to act aga... Read More


Govt in talks with power producers to cut capacity charges: Minister

Sangsad Bhababn, July 8 -- Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood on Wednesday said the government is negotiating with private power producers to reduce the financial burden... Read More


3 members of autorickshaw snatching gang held in Dhaka

Dhaka, July 8 -- Police in a drive arrested three members of auto-rickshaw snatching gang from Wari area of the capital on Wednesday in connection with their alleged involvement of snatching an auto-r... Read More


Bangladesh faces 1,100mmcf daily gas shortfall: Minister

Sangsad Bhaban, July 8 -- Bangladesh is currently able to supply only about 2,700 million cubic feet (mmcf) of natural gas a day against a daily demand of around 3,800 mmcf, leaving even the capital w... Read More


Experts highlight Edgar Snow's enduring legacy at Peking University seminar

Beijing, July 8 -- Highlighting the lasting importance of American journalist Edgar Snow's legacy and his role in fostering mutual understanding between China and the world, an international seminar t... Read More


Trade finance NPLs hit up to 80 percent at vulnerable banks: BIBM study

Dhaka, July 8 -- Modernizing trade finance operations and improving asset quality are essential to ensuring sustainable banking in Bangladesh, experts said at a workshop held at Bangladesh Institute o... Read More


No haircut, depositors of five troubled banks to get back full money with interest: Khosru

Sangsad Bhaban, July 8 -- Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Wednesday assured that depositors of the country's troubled five banks will receive their money back in full, along with inte... Read More


Jamaat Ameer alleges conspiracy involving interim govt to defeat 11 parties in last election

Dhaka, July 8 -- Opposition Leader and Ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami Dr. Shafiqur Rahman on Wednesday alleged that a conspiracy was orchestrated to defeat 11 political parties in the 13th Parliamentary ele... Read More


Legal action underway against fake freedom fighters: Liberation War Affairs Minister

Sangsad Bhaban, July 8 -- The government has begun legal and administrative action against individuals who fraudulently claimed freedom fighter status and secured government jobs and state benefits, M... Read More


All five Kaptai plant units resume production as water level rises

Rangamati, July 8 -- All five units of the Karnaphuli Hydroelectric Power Station in Kaptai have resumed operation following a rise in the water level of the Kaptai Lake due to several days of heavy r... Read More