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All tourist resorts in Lama closed due to inclement weather

Dhaka, June 1 -- Authorities have temporarily closed around 60 tourist resorts in Bandarban's Lama Upazila to prevent visitors from facing life-threatening situations stemming from adverse weather con... Read More


Finance advisor to present national budget on Monday, post-budget briefing set for Tuesday

Dhaka, June 1 -- The finance ministry has revised the schedule for the announcement of the national budget for the fiscal year 2025-26, moving the presentation up to 3pm on Monday instead of the previ... Read More


Test drilling discovers gas reserves in Jamalpur

Dhaka, June 1 -- Preliminary testing has detected traces of natural gas following the completion of a test drilling operation in Tartapara village of Jamalpur's Madarganj Upazila. Director of the Jam... Read More


CEAB, CCCT sign MoU for collaboration in textile sector

Dhaka, June 1 -- The Chinese Enterprises Association in Bangladesh (CEAB) and the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Textiles (CCCT) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aim... Read More


Police block 'Tottho Apa' workers' march to Jamuna at Kakrail

Dhaka, June 1 -- Police have cut off a procession headed for the chief advisor's official residence by workers of "Tottho Apa", an initiative of the Women and Children Affairs Ministry, after the proj... Read More


Police remove Tottho Apa protesters from Kakrail in prison van

Dhaka, June 1 -- Police have removed the Tottho Apa protesters seeking job security from the Kakrail Mosque Intersection, dragging them away into a prison van, saying the workers have not been arreste... Read More


Yunus urges Chinese investors to set up production hubs in Bangladesh

Dhaka, June 1 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has called on Chinese investors to help transform Bangladesh into a "production hub". Speaking at an event on Sunday, Yunus noted that half of Bangladesh... Read More


Chief Advisor Yunus returns after securing loan pledge, deals from Japan

Dhaka, June 1 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has returned to Bangladesh capping off a four-day official visit to Japan, where he secured a major loan commitment and signed multiple cooperation agreem... Read More


'Verdict is in, what's the delay?': Protesters renew call for Ishraque's swearing-in as mayor

Dhaka, June 1 -- After a two-day weekend break, protesters have once again besieged Nagar Bhaban, demanding that BNP leader Ishraque Hossain be handed the mayoral office at Dhaka South City Corporatio... Read More


Heavy rain likely to continue for next five days

Dhaka, June 1 -- Rain is likely to persist over the next few days in different parts of the country with the sustained influence of the monsoon winds, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) ha... Read More