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Rights groups warn of shrinking democratic space in Bangladesh

, Dec. 23 -- Global human rights organisations have expressed concern that the targeting of politicians, activists, major media outlets and cultural institutions in Bangladesh, amid heightened politic... Read More


Fire at Babubazar building under control

, Dec. 23 -- The fire that broke out at the multi-storey building near Babubazar Bridge in the capital has been brought under control. The fire broke out at the 5th floor of the 14-storey building ar... Read More


Endless delay pushes Barui Para Bridge cost to Tk 136cr; frustration grows

, Dec. 23 -- A project envisioned as a vital connectivity link for Narail has instead come to epitomise years of delay, mounting costs and unmet promises. Construction of the Barui Para Bridge over t... Read More


bKash holds seminar on cyber space AML and CFT compliance

Dhaka, Dec. 23 -- day seminar to enhance the skills of its officials engaged in Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML and CFT) compliance functions. The half-yearly semi... Read More


Spider-Man: Brand New Day wraps filming

Dhaka, Dec. 23 -- Filming of Tom Holland starrer Spider-Man: Brand New Day has officially wrapped up, with the film set for a theatrical release on July 31, 2026. Director Destin Daniel Cretton share... Read More


Ziaul Haque promoted to secretary of Road and Highways Division

Dhaka, Dec. 23 -- Mohammad Ziaul Haque has been appointed as the new Secretary of the Road Transport and Highways Division. The Ministry of Public Administration issued a notification in this regard ... Read More


Gross forex reserves hit $32.72 billion on strong remittances

Dhaka, Dec. 22 -- Bangladesh Bank's gross foreign exchange reserves have crossed US $32.72 billion on Monday. Arif Hossain Khan, Executive Director and spokesperson of Bangladesh Bank confirmed this ... Read More


Russia always satisfied by cooperation from hosts over Rooppur NPP

Dhaka, Dec. 22 -- Regarding the allegations of mismanagement of funds related to the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) by the previous government, Russian Ambassador to Bangladesh Alexander Grigoryevi... Read More


Russia wants Dhaka to reduce tensions domestically, also with India

, Dec. 22 -- Russian Ambassador to Bangladesh Alexander Grigoryevich Khozin on Monday called for reducing tensions in Bangladesh to create a conducive environment before the next national election sch... Read More


DUCSU VP refuses gunman, demands collective security for all

Dhaka, Dec. 22 -- Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) Vice-President Abu Shadik Kayem has declined government-provided gunman support, saying security should be ensured for all citizens, ... Read More