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Bangladesh Bank tightens grip on governance; Dhaka Bank MD resigns amidst scrutiny

Dhaka, Aug. 17 -- In a major shake-up of the country's banking sector, Bangladesh Bank has demonstrated its firm resolve to establish good governance, with a dozen managing directors (MDs) stepping do... Read More


ACC seeks wealth statements from Bashundhara Group chairman, wife

Dhaka, Aug. 17 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission has issued a notice to Bashundhara Group Chairman Ahmed Akbar Sobhan and his wife Afroza Begum, seeking their wealth statements. In a press release is... Read More


Runa Khan joins cast of 'Cholochittra: The Cinema'

Dhaka, Aug. 17 -- Filmmaker Ali Zulfikar Zahedi is set to bring the lives of silver screen stars to the big screen with his upcoming project "Cholochittra: The Cinema". Actress Runa Khan has joined th... Read More


Afran Nisho returning to OTT with AKA

Dhaka, Aug. 17 -- For months, online speculation buzzed, asking if Afran Nisho will return to OTT after his acclaimed success on the big screen. And that anticipation can now turn into excitement as, ... Read More


'It's people, not me, who want this change,' says Prof Yunus

Dhaka, Aug. 16 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has said the demand for change does not come from him personally but from people and he is just guiding them along the path they have chosen. ... Read More


Ceremony Without Substance

Dhaka, Aug. 16 -- The high-profile summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska concluded Saturday without a ceasefire a... Read More


1,500 sued Over Sada Pathor looting; 5 arrested

Dhaka, Aug. 16 -- A case has been filed against 1,500 individuals over the mass looting of stones from Sylhet's tourist hotspot 'Sada Pathor'. The case was lodged by Mohammad Anwarul Habib, joint sec... Read More


Fighting noise pollution: Tougher rules, ban on import of high-decibel horns in the offing

Dhaka, Aug. 16 -- There are multiple reasons that has made Dhaka unlivable and one of those that keeps its residents in constant and invisible agony is sound pollution. Loudspeakers, hydraulic horns,... Read More


Those fearing polls are not democratic forces: Salahuddin

Dhaka, Aug. 16 -- BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed today (Aug 16) said those expressing concerns or making statements casting doubt on the upcoming elections are not part of the country'... Read More


Election to be held in time announced by CA: Home Adviser

Dhaka, Aug. 16 -- Home Affairs Adviser Lieutenant General (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has reiterated that the upcoming national election will be held strictly on the date announced by the Chief ... Read More