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Red tape blocks access to SME finance in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Aug. 25 -- The taka lost nearly a third of its value in the time Nasima Akter spent waiting for a loan to expand her tailoring shop in Kalihati of Tangail. Nasima waited for about two long yea... Read More


Malaysia dismisses claim of 10,000 Bangladeshi students getting 'graduate pass'

Dhaka, Aug. 25 -- Malaysian Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir has rejected as false and baseless a claim that 10,000 Bangladeshi students in Malaysia would be granted a "graduat... Read More


Country stable enough; ready for elections: Prof Yunus

Cox's Bazar, Aug. 25 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Monday said the country has reached a 'stable enough' position and is ready to have the national election in the first half of February nex... Read More


Diplomatic Missions seek inclusive engagement for Rohingyas in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Aug. 25 -- Diplomatic Missions in Dhaka on Monday stressed the importance of ensuring meaningful engagement and inclusive representation of Rohingyas to make empowered decisions and enable them... Read More


Bangladesh announces rewards for information on looted weapons

Dhaka, Aug. 25 -- The government has announced cash rewards for information leading to the recovery of weapons looted from law enforcement agencies. Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Jahangir Alam C... Read More


Jackie Chan's The Shadow's Edge (2025) Review, Ratings, Release Date

, Aug. 25 -- Released on August 16, 2025, in China, The Shadow's Edge (2025) marks a striking and welcome departure for the talented martial artist, veteran actor, and creative filmmaker Jackie Chan .... Read More


Worker dies falling off high-rise in Dhaka

Dhaka, Aug. 25 -- A worker died after falling from the sixth floor of a building in Meradia under Rampura Police Station on Sunday night. The deceased was identified as Shariful Islam, 35, son of Moy... Read More


So far 25 lakh cubic feet of looted stones seized in Companiganj

Sylhet, Aug. 25 -- The upazila administration has seized approximately 25 lakh cubic feet of illegally extracted stones in Companiganj upazila of Sylhet. As of Sunday, around 12 lakh cubic feet of th... Read More


3 suspected AL men detained during sudden rally in Gulistan

Dhaka, Aug. 25 -- Police have detained three activists of Bangladesh Awami League after they suddenly held a procession in the Gulistan area of the capital on Sunday evening. Motijheel Zone Assistant... Read More


Salman Khan Opens Up About Love on Bigg Boss 19 Premiere

Dhaka, Aug. 25 -- The grand premiere of Bigg Boss 19 saw Salman Khan return as host with a candid revelation about his love life. While interacting with contestant Tanya Mittal, he admitted, "I have n... Read More