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Chief prosecutor says Ziaul Ahsan led second attempt to abduct Ilias Ali

Bangladesh, Aug. 6 -- The International Crimes Tribunal prosecution says former army officer Ziaul Ahsan led a second attempt to abduct BNP leader Ilias Ali after the first bid failed 15 years ago. C... और पढ़ें


Veteran actor Abul Hayat opens up on theatre, television, a lifetime of joy

Bangladesh, Aug. 6 -- Wanting to act in plays, he fashioned a screen from his mother's saree at the age of 10 and put up a stage; the pull, though, had taken root even earlier, sitting in his mother's... और पढ़ें


Private-sector credit growth hits record low at 4.47% amid weak demand, energy crisis

Bangladesh, Aug. 6 -- Private-sector credit growth fell to a historic low of 4.47 percent in June, below Bangladesh Bank's 5.5 percent target for the month. The rate was 4.98 percent in May and 4.75 ... और पढ़ें


Kazi Jesin appointed to head Bangladesh Television for one year

Bangladesh, Aug. 6 -- Journalist and news presenter Kazi Jesin has been appointed director general of Bangladesh Television (BTV) for a one-year term. The public administration ministry issued a noti... और पढ़ें


Fire breaks out at Pakistan high commissioner's residence in Dhaka

Bangladesh, Aug. 6 -- A fire has broken out at the residence of Pakistan's high commissioner in Dhaka's Gulshan. The Fire Service and Civil Defence responded to a call at 4:56am and brought the flame... और पढ़ें


India allowing Hasina to speak publicly raises questions over future ties: Shama

Bangladesh, Aug. 6 -- Bangladesh is concerned about the future of ties with India after former prime minister Sheikh Hasina was allowed to speak from India, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Ob... और पढ़ें


Tax registrations reach 13.1mn but only 4.9mn file returns

Bangladesh, Aug. 6 -- Despite mandatory rules, legal requirements and incentives aimed at expanding the tax base, Bangladesh is still struggling to turn TIN holders into regular income-tax filers. Th... और पढ़ें


Government reshuffles top bureaucracy, appoints four new secretaries

Bangladesh, Aug. 6 -- The government has installed new secretaries at four ministries in a fresh round of bureaucratic reshuffling. The Ministry of Public Administration issued separate orders on Thu... और पढ़ें


Kushiara, Teesta flow above danger marks as flood threat widens

Bangladesh, Aug. 6 -- The Kushiara in the northeast and Teesta in the north are flowing above danger levels, the Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre said. At 9am on Thursday, the Teesta was flowing ... और पढ़ें


ACC investigation against Shakib, 14 others in final stages

Bangladesh, Aug. 6 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission is wrapping up its probe into allegations that former Bangladesh cricketer Shakib Al Hasan and 14 others embezzled and laundered nearly Tk 2.57 bil... और पढ़ें