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MoFA takes steps to resolve pending visa applications of Italy

Dhaka, Aug. 12 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has taken measures to dispose of the prolonged delay in processing pending visa applications for Italy. The MoFA issued a press release on Sun... Read More


FY'25 ends with mixed outcomes for Bangladesh's economy: MCCI

Dhaka, Aug. 12 -- The outgoing fiscal year (FY), 2024-25, ended with mixed outcomes for Bangladesh's economy, the Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Dhaka (MCCI) has said. "Though growth ... Read More


President to appoint Bangladesh Bank Governor: Draft Ordinance

Dhaka, Aug. 11 -- A draft of the Bangladesh Bank Ordinance (Amendment) has been prepared, bringing major changes to the Bangladesh Bank Order 1972, including a proposal for the governor's appointment ... Read More


Bangladesh premiere of Sohel's award-winning film The Ice Cream Sellers at ULAB

Dhaka, Aug. 11 -- Organized by Cinemascope, the film will be screened on August 16, 2025, at 5:00 pm at the Dhanmondi Campus-A Auditorium of the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB). After sc... Read More


BEZA hands over 12.5 acres land to China Lesso Group expecting $32m investment in Special EZ

Dhaka, Aug. 11 -- The Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA) has officially handed over some 12.5 acres of land to China Lesso Group in the National Special Economic Zone (EZ). Earlier on Septemb... Read More


111 killed in mob violence since start of 2025: Ain o Salish Kendra

Dhaka, Aug. 11 -- The non-governmental organisation Ain O Salish Kendra (ASK) has condemned the mob beating that resulted in the deaths of two Hindu devotees in Rangpur's Taraganj Upazila over the sus... Read More


Two found dead in private car at hospital parking in Dhaka

Dhaka, Aug. 11 -- Two people were found dead inside a private car at Dr Sirajul Islam Medical College Hospital parking in the Shiddeshwari area of Dhaka on Monday. The identity of the deceased couldn... Read More


Tarique Rahman stands by mother who sold land for son's treatment

Dhaka, Aug. 11 -- Members of the Doctors' Association of Bangladesh (DAB) have successfully treated Ariful Islam, a boy who became paralysed after an accident in 2023. His mother had sold her land to ... Read More


Police arrest two women for stealing shoppers' money

Dhaka, Aug. 11 -- Police arrested two women for their alleged involvement in stealing money from shoppers at Bashundhara City Shopping Mall in the capital. The arrestees were Juthi Akter Srabanti alia... Read More


JUCSU polls on September 11

Dhaka, Aug. 11 -- The long-awaited Jahangirnagar University Central Students' Union (JUCSU) election will take place on September 11, the authorities finally announced on Sunday. Chief Election Commi... Read More