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'Interim govt committed to ensuring fair polls'

Dhaka, July 13 -- At a meeting the Chief Adviser's Press Wing on Saturday affirmed the interim government's strong commitment to holding a credible and flawless national election. "The last three con... Read More


US to levy 30pc tariffs on EU, Mexico from August: Trump

Dhaka, July 13 -- U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday announced 30pc tariffs on imports from the European Union and Mexico, effective August 1, targeting two of the country's largest trade partner... Read More


Urgent amendments to tobacco laws demanded

Dhaka, July 13 -- Tobacco claims nearly 161,000 lives each year in Bangladesh and a rapid amendment of the existing Tobacco Control (TC) law is a must to put an end to this massive number of premature... Read More


Businessman killed in brutal attack outside Mitford Hospital

Dhaka, July 12 -- Assailants have beaten and hacked a trader to death in brutal fashion outside Sir Salimullah Medical College Mitford Hospital, allegedly over a dispute tied to illegal wire trading. ... Read More


No elections without reform Warns NCP

Dhaka, July 12 -- Nahid Islam, Convener of the National Citizen Party (NCP), issued a stern warning on Friday, declaring that the people of Bangladesh would not accept a national election held without... Read More


Govt bank borrowing falls as foreign loans surge

Dhaka, July 12 -- The government's net borrowing from commercial banks fell significantly in the 2024-25 fiscal year, reaching Tk 72,372 crore-just 73% of the Tk 99,000 crore annual target set for bor... Read More


Green chilli price hits Tk320 per kg

Dhaka, July 12 -- The prices of green chillies have increased sharply across Dhaka's retail markets, reaching Tk300-320 per kilogramme on Friday due to dwindling supply caused by four days of continuo... Read More


BSF pushes 10 people into BD

Dhaka, July 12 -- Indian Border Security Force (BSF) this morning (11 July) pushed 10 individuals inside Bangladesh through Panihata border under Nalitabari upazila in Mymensingh, security and law enf... Read More


Dengue cases cross 14,000 mark this year

Dhaka, July 12 -- A total of 14,069 people have been hospitalized with dengue fever in Bangladesh so far this year, according to official figures released on Friday. The Directorate General of Health... Read More


Poet Al Mahmud's 90th birthday observed

Dhaka, July 12 -- The 90th birthday of Al Mahmud, the poet of love, affection, nature and prayer, was observed on Friday. Family members, admirers and well-wishers of Al Mahmud paid tributes to him p... Read More