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Bangladesh will weigh pros and cons before deciding on US trade deal: commerce minister

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir has said Bangladesh will carefully weigh the potential benefits and drawbacks before deciding whether to pursue a trade agreement with the ... Read More


Man shot dead in public after 'tiff' at Raozan market

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- An elderly man has been shot dead in public over a "tiff" at a market in Chattogram's Raozan. The incident occurred at Oli Mia's Hat in the Purba Guzra Union around 7:15pm on Wednes... Read More


Rajshahi DIG issues 'special directive' for AL leaders 'capable of reorganising party'

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- The deputy inspector general (DIG) of Rajshahi Range has ordered police to show Awami League leaders and activists who are "capable of reorganising the party" after securing bail as ... Read More


PM Tarique calls Pilkhana killings an 'assault on nation's sovereignty'

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has described the 2009 killing of Army officers at Pilkhana as an attempt to undermine Bangladesh's sovereignty. On Wednesday, Tarique said the massacr... Read More


Officials force out governor's advisor Ahsan Ullah as protests rock Bangladesh Bank

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- Officials at Bangladesh Bank have forcibly removed Ahsan Ullah, advisor to the governor, shortly after outgoing Governor Ahsan H Mansur faced criticism from staff who labelled him "a... Read More


New IGP Ali Hossain assumes office as PM Tarique awards him rank badge

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has pinned the rank badge on new Inspector General of Police Md Ali Hossain Fakir in a ceremony at the Prime Minister's Office (PMO). According to the ... Read More


State ministers Habibur, Rajib assigned portfolios in road transport, rail, shipping

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- The portfolios of two state ministers assigned to the ministries of road transport and bridges, railways, and shipping have been allocated. Among them, Habibur Rashid will oversee t... Read More


BB Governor Mostaqur aims to 'restore confidence', cut interest rates amid slowing credit

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- Newly appointed Bangladesh Bank Governor Md Mostaqur Rahman has signalled that "restoring trust" in the banking sector will be his top priority, alongside efforts to lower interest r... Read More


Primary scholarship exams scheduled for April, kindergartens included

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- The primary scholarship examination, postponed last year over legal complications, will be held in the first week of April ahead of Eid ul-Azha. Students from private schools and ki... Read More


20 BNP-leaning lawyers face charges over courtroom 'unrest, boycott' in Barishal

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- A case has been filed against 20 BNP-leaning lawyers in Barishal, including the president of the district bar association, over allegations of boycotting courts, creating chaos in th... Read More