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Rizvi says India using Hasina as a 'tool' again

Dhaka, Aug. 6 -- Prime Minister's Political Adviser Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Thursday alleged that India is once again using deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina as a "tool" to influence Bangladesh. He m... Read More


Bagerhat triple murder: Police examine evidence, monitor suspects

BAGERHAT, Aug. 6 -- Police have recovered important evidence in connection with the triple murder in Kachua upazila and are examining the materials as part of their investigation, while suspected perp... Read More


JU suspends student over controversial July Uprising post, forms probe committee

JU, Aug. 6 -- Jahangirnagar University (JU) authorities have temporarily suspended an archaeology student over allegations of making derogatory comments on social media about the July 2024 mass uprisi... Read More


Train hits trolley in Chapainawabganj, killing its driver

Chapainawabganj, Aug. 6 -- A trolley driver was killed after his vehicle was hit by a train while crossing rail track in Nachol upazila of Chapainawabganj on Thursday morning. The deceased was identi... Read More


After pilot phase, official rollout of Family Card scheme on Aug 16: Minister

Dhaka, Aug. 6 -- Following the successful completion of its pilot phase, the government will officially launch the Family Card programme on August 16 in Kishoreganj, aiming to bring around 1.60 crore ... Read More


After pilot phase, official rollout of Family Card scheme Aug 16: Minister

Dhaka, Aug. 6 -- Following the successful completion of its pilot phase, the government will officially launch the Family Card programme on August 16 in Kishoreganj, aiming to bring around 1.60 crore ... Read More


BB takes 18-month action plan to tackle soaring NPLs

Dhaka, Aug. 6 -- Around 36 percent of the total loans disbursed in the country's banking sector are currently non-performing, posing a major risk to the financial sector, Bangladesh Bank (BB) Governor... Read More


Bangladesh moves to formalise gold trade with new draft policy, eyes export potential

Dhaka, Aug. 6 -- The Ministry of Commerce has invited government agencies and stakeholders to submit written feedback by Sunday on a draft "Gold Policy 2018 (Amended) 2026," aimed at transforming the ... Read More


Titumir calls for universal social security system through Family Card reform

Dhaka, Aug. 6 -- Finance and Planning Adviser Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir on Thursday called for a paradigm shift towards a universal social security system, saying Bangladesh needs a stronger and more a... Read More


Ex-Joint Secretary Jaglul Pasha on 7-day remand in Khaleda obstruction case

Dhaka, Aug. 6 -- A Dhaka court on Thursday placed former Joint Secretary Syed Jaglul Pasha on a seven-day remand in a case over the alleged obstruction of then BNP Chairperson and former Prime Ministe... Read More