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Workers block highway in Gazipur over unpaid wages, factory closure

Gazipur, Aug. 12 -- Workers of a readymade garment factory blocked Dhaka-Mymensingh highway in Gazipur for around one hour on Tuesday morning protesting the sudden closure of their factory and demandi... Read More


House Rent Issues in Dhaka: A Growing Concern

, Aug. 12 -- Dhaka , the fourth largest city in the world with a population of over 24 million people, faces a growing and significant challenge. The densely populated megacity in Bangladesh sees its ... Read More


Nat'l Consensus Commission's tenure extended

, Aug. 12 -- The government has extended the tenure of the National Consensus Commission (NCC) by one month till September 15 this year. A notification, signed by Cabinet Secretary Dr Sheikh Abdur Ra... Read More


Govt okays proposals to supply 4.44 crtextbooks, procure 2 LNG cargoes

, Aug. 12 -- The government on Tuesday approved a proposal to print, bind, and supply 4,044,2491 textbooks for primary school students in grades 1, 2, and 3 for the 2026 academic year at a cost of Tk ... Read More


Case filed against NCP leader Sarjis in Gazipur

Gazipur, Aug. 12 -- A defamation case was filed against chief organiser of NCP's northern zone Sarjis Alam for spreading misinformation linking BNP to the murder of journalist Tuhin in Gazipur. Tanvi... Read More


Bangladesh economy shows modest recovery amid persistent challenges: MCCI

Dhaka, Aug. 12 -- Bangladesh's economy closed fiscal year 2024-25 (FY25) with mixed outcomes, showing modest recovery signs but still facing significant structural challenges , according to the latest... Read More


Jamaat Ameer recovering well after surgery: Taher

Dhaka, Aug. 12 -- e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman had decided to undergo surgery in Bangladesh relying on the country's healthcare system and now recovering well, said the party's Nayeb-e-Ameer Syed... Read More


Publishers call to fix rates for 2026 Boi Mela before election, Ramadan

, Aug. 12 -- Concerns are growing among Bangladesh's writers and publishers over the fate of the Amar Ekushey Book Fair 2026, with many fearing that the upcoming national election, likely to be held b... Read More


Prof Yunus seeks Malaysia's support in resolving Rohingya crisis

Putrajaya (Malaysia), Aug. 12 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday sought Malaysia's help to resolve the Rohingya issue, describing it as a major problem for Bangladesh. During a join... Read More


Parliamentarians to hold first-ever Hindu Kush Himalaya meet in Kathmandu on Aug 18

Dhaka, Aug. 12 -- Parliamentarians from across the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region, spanning Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, and Pakistan, are set to convene in Kathmandu on August ... Read More