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Deregulated imports boosting economy, pressuring reserves

Dhaka, Oct. 11 -- Bangladesh sees a significant rise in import orders, with a leap in September, in what is seen as an early indication of the country's economic rebound after months of recession. Ho... Read More


Educationist Syed Manzoorul Islam is no more

Dhaka, Oct. 10 -- Renowned educationist, fiction writer and essayist Syed Manzoorul Islam has passed away. He breathed his last around 5pm on Friday while undergoing treatment at LabAid Hospital in t... Read More


Celebrating nutrition: BAU distributes 2,500 eggs in World Egg Day

Dhaka, Oct. 10 -- The Faculty of Veterinary Science of Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), celebrated World Egg Day 2025 in a festive atmosphere on Friday, recognising three outstanding contribu... Read More


Obama won Nobel for 'doing nothing': Trump

Dhaka, Oct. 10 -- US President Donald Trump, in his fervid pursuit of the Nobel Peace Prize, has criticised his predecessor Barack Obama's achievements, accusing him of "doing nothing" and "destroying... Read More


Bangladesh facing fresh crackdown under Anti-Terrorism Act: HRW

Dhaka, Oct. 10 -- Human Rights Watch (HRW) has raised concerns over the growing use of Bangladesh's amended counterterrorism law by the interim government led by Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus, to arres... Read More


Police bar 'Sarat Utsob' in Old Dhaka's Gandaria

Dhaka, Oct. 10 -- The Satyen Sen Shilpi Group has been unable to hold its "Sarat Utsob" in Old Dhaka's Gandaria this year after police blocked the event, citing a lack of approval. The annual festiva... Read More


Light to moderate rain likely in parts of country

Dhaka, Oct. 10 -- The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) forecast light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind at many places across the country over the next 2... Read More


More media licences to be issued: Adviser Mahfuj

Dhaka, Oct. 10 -- Information and Broadcasting Adviser Md Mahfuj Alam on Thursday reiterated plans to issue licences to more media outlets, emphasising that his ministry has not shut down any media du... Read More


TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION RANKING 2026: DU atop in BD

Dhaka, Oct. 10 -- Dhaka University (DU) has ranked top among the Bangladeshi universities in the 2026 ranking of Times Higher Education (THE), a United Kingdom-based renowned education magazine. The u... Read More


Need for keeping workplaces politically neutral

Dhaka, Oct. 10 -- To strengthen administrative and economic frameworks and advance sustainable development, government and private sector employees must remain free from political influence and see th... Read More