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Govt, ADB ink 4 loan deals involving $1.304b

Dhaka, June 20 -- The Government of Bangladesh and Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Friday signed four loan agreements totaling US$1.304 billion to modernize critical infrastructure, strengthen financi... Read More


Bangladesh suffers from gas supply crunch

Dhaka, June 20 -- Consumers across the country have been facing a gas supply shortage for three consecutive days due to disruptions in the offloading of imported LNG. Factories in different parts of ... Read More


Rains, thundershowers likely in all divisions in next 24hr

Dhaka, June 20 -- Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) forecasted rain or thundershowers with lightning flashes in all divisions, including Dhaka of the country in 24 hours commencing 9:00 am on... Read More


Increase in turnover tax for CMSMEs sparks backlash

Dhaka, June 20 -- The interim government has decided to move forward with a significant increase in the turnover tax for individual taxpayers operating cottage, micro, small, and medium enterprises (C... Read More


Russia slams Israel's attack on Iran at UN Security Council meeting

Dhaka, June 20 -- Russia has strongly criticised Israel's recent military actions against Iran, accusing it of showing "clear contempt" for diplomatic efforts and violating the principles of the Unite... Read More


Hasina accused of attempted murder linked to July Uprising in Chattogram

Dhaka, June 20 -- A madrasa student who lost vision in one eye during the July Uprising has filed an attempted murder case against deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina and 166 others, including senior... Read More


Trade clearance from single platform from Jul 1

Dhaka, June 20 -- Quick trade clearance will cut cost and time for businesses as automated issuance of documents for export-import clearance on a single platform begins now under a reform recipe. The... Read More


Five killed in bus-mahindra collision in Mymensingh

Dhaka, June 20 -- At least five people were killed in a collision between a passenger bus and a Mahindra (three-wheeler) in Phulpur upazila of Mymensingh, according to local media reports. The incide... Read More


One advisor is a must, rest will be consulted if needed: BCB chief

Dhaka, June 20 -- Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Aminul Islam Bulbul has defended the appointment of three advisors, saying he will rely only on one, and seek input from the other two if nec... Read More


Nayeem rampage leaves Bangladesh with 10-run lead

Dhaka, June 20 -- A flurry of wickets from off spinner Nayeem Hasan has given Bangladesh a slim lead of 10 runs heading into the second innings of the Galle Test against Sri Lanka. After a frustratin... Read More