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Govt mulls over issuing 'Sukuk' bond in favour of BSL

Dhaka, June 18 -- The government is considering issuing Shariah-based Sukuk bond in favour of the state-owned Bangladesh Services Limited (BSL) for helping settle its existing debt liability. The BSL... Read More


Student killed in Gaibandha road accident

Dhaka, June 18 -- A college student was killed after being crushed under the wheels of a loaded truck on the Gobindaganj-Mohimaganj road in the Coachasahar Bazar area of Gobindaganj upazila on Tuesday... Read More


Proposed budget 'disappointing in many ways': Debapriya

Dhaka, June 18 -- Eminent economist Dr Debapriya Bhattacharya on Wednesday described the proposed budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year as "in many ways, a budget of disappointment." "This (budget) has ... Read More


We live in apocalyptic times

Dhaka, June 18 -- We live in apocalyptic times. We inhabit an era where impunity, in the internal politics of nations and in international relations, threatens the future of civilisation. We speak of ... Read More


45th BCS written results out, 6,558 candidates clear exam

Dhaka, June 18 -- A total of 6,558 candidates have passed the written examination of the 45th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) exam, held around one and a half years ago. The Bangladesh Public Service ... Read More


HC releases full verdict in Holey Artisan cafe attack case

Dhaka, June 18 -- The High Court has released its full verdict in the much-discussed terrorist attack case at the posh cafe, Holey Artisan Bakery in Gulshan, reducing the death sentences of seven mili... Read More


Iran asks its people to delete WhatsApp from their devices

Dhaka, June 18 -- On Tuesday afternoon, Iranian state television called on the public to delete WhatsApp from their smartphones, claiming-without providing evidence-that the messaging platform was col... Read More


VGF rice recovered from village police member's house in Chandpur

Dhaka, June 18 -- Police on Wednesday detained a village police member in Hajiganj upazila of Chandpur after recovering 20 sacks of government rice from his residence. The detainee, Swapan Saha, a vi... Read More


Bangladesh doesn't need bicameral parliament, says CPB

Dhaka, June 18 -- Bangladesh has no need for a bicameral parliamentary system, the Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB) has told the National Consensus Commission, citing the country's current politica... Read More


No development project should harm nature: Chief Adviser

Dhaka, June 18 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday called for safeguarding natural ecosystems during the execution of development projects. During a meeting at the State Guest Hous... Read More