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Seaports advised to hoist cautionary signal 3

Dhaka, Aug. 20 -- The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has asked the country's four major seaports to hoist local cautionary signal No. 3 as active monsoon conditions persist over the Bay of... Read More


CA calls for multi-sectoral action against NCDs

Dhaka, Aug. 20 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has called for a coordinated national movement involving government, private sector, and civil society to prevent and control non-communicable ... Read More


Saudia announces up to 50pc off on international flights

Dhaka, Aug. 20 -- Saudi Arabia's national carrier Saudia has announced an exclusive offer of up to 50 per cent off on its international routes, including round-trip and transit flights. The offer app... Read More


Prof Yunus calls for a resilient generation to tackle future challenges

Dhaka, Aug. 20 -- Chief Adviser Professor Mohammad Yunus on Wednesday underscored the need for developing a resilient generation, stressing that effective human resource management is vital for ensuri... Read More


Low revenue-GDP ratio stokes worry

Dhaka, Aug. 20 -- Bangladesh's lowly revenue-GDP ratio dipped further in the last financial year due mainly to economic downturn and sluggish business ambiance, coupled with unrest in the revenue-gath... Read More


Panic grips border residents as gunfire echoes from Myanmar

Dhaka, Aug. 20 -- Residents living along the Bangladesh-Myanmar border in Bandarban's Naikhongchhari upazila have reported hearing fresh gunfire overnight from across the frontier, sparking fear and p... Read More


73 Afghan deportees from Iran killed in road crash

Dhaka, Aug. 20 -- At least 73 people, including 17 children, were killed in a road accident in Afghanistan's western Herat province on Tuesday night. The accident took place in the area when a bus ca... Read More


US troops won't be sent to help defend Ukraine, Trump says

Dhaka, Aug. 20 -- President Donald Trump on Tuesday offered his assurances that US troops would not be sent to help defend Ukraine against Russia after seeming to leave open the possibility the day be... Read More


26th AGM of Nitol Insurance Company Limited held

Dhaka, Aug. 20 -- The 26th Annual General Meeting of Nitol Insurance Company Limited was held on a virtual platform on August 19, 2025. Mr. A K M Monirul Hoque, Chairman of the Company presided over t... Read More


Yield on long-term treasury bonds falls further

Dhaka, Aug. 20 -- The yield on long-term treasury bonds fell further on Tuesday, as banks preferred risk-free government securities to park their surplus liquidity amid subdued private sector credit d... Read More