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Highway blockade in Barishal demanding health sector reform enters day 6

, Aug. 13 -- led protests demanding reforms in Bangladesh's health sector continued on Wednesday, with demonstrators blocking the Dhaka-Barishal highway for the sixth straight day. Protesters blocked... Read More


Indices extend losing streak as most shares fall at DSE, CSE

Dhaka, Aug. 13 -- The downtrend in the stock market persisted for the seventh consecutive session on Wednesday, with key indices and most share prices declining at both the Dhaka and Chattogram stock ... Read More


Prof Yunus urges Malaysian conglomerates to invest in Bangladesh's potential sectors

, Aug. 13 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday urged Malaysia's leading conglomerates to invest in Bangladesh's affordable housing, ports, healthcare and education sectors. The call... Read More


RunRise Nation 15K to welcome 1,500 runners at Hatirjheel

, Aug. 13 -- The RunRise Nation 15K 2025 is set to take place on August 29 at Hatirjheel in the capital. Organised under the motto "Run, Rise and Explore Together", the event is now officially AIMS-c... Read More


Election resistance threat an 'echo of autocracy', says BNP's Dr Zahid

Dhaka, Aug. 13 -- BNP senior leader Dr AZM Zahid Hossain on Wednesday described the threat to resist the national election in early February as an 'echo of autocracy'. "We now hear many things. some ... Read More


Combing operation: 30 held from Karwan Bazar, adjacent areas in 24 hrs

, Aug. 13 -- Police have arrested 30 people suspecting their suspected involvement in different crimes including mugging in Karwan Bazar and adjacent areas in the capital in 24 hours till Wednesday mo... Read More


Frequent technical glitches in Biman flights spark passenger safety concerns

Dhaka, Aug. 13 -- A series of recent mechanical glitches in Biman Bangladesh Airlines flights has sparked concerns over passenger safety and the national carrier's maintenance standards. Multiple air... Read More


Bangladesh's capital market offers limitless growth opportunities: Dr Anisuzzaman

Dhaka, Aug. 13 -- Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser Dr Anisuzzaman Chowdhury on Wednesday described Bangladesh's capital market as an emerging field for investors, offering limitless opportunitie... Read More


Section 144 imposed in Jhalakathi over counter programmes of BNP, Jubo Dal

, Aug. 13 -- Local administration has imposed section 144 in Rajapur upazila headquarters and surrounding areas of Jhalakathi district as local units of BNP and Jubo Dal called rally at the same time ... Read More


Fakhrul seeks clear policy to protect pharmaceutical sector

Dhaka, Aug. 13 -- Expressing deep concern over potential risks in Bangladesh's pharmaceutical sector, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday urged the government to protect the... Read More