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BB postpones MPC meeting on rate cut as economist Sadiq Ahmed resigns

Dhaka, March 4 -- Bangladesh Bank (BB) on Wednesday postponed a crucial meeting of its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) following the resignation of noted economist Dr. Sadiq Ahmed from the committee. ... Read More


Info Minister pledges institutional reforms, vows to learn from past govt's mistakes

Dhaka, March 4 -- Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan on Wednesday reaffirmed the government's commitment to strengthening state institutions, saying lessons have been drawn from ... Read More


UNFPA hosts Open Mic to amplify public voices for women's and girls' rights

Dhaka, March 4 -- To mark International Women's Day, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Bangladesh on Wednesday organised an Open Mic event at Shahabuddin Park in the city's Gulshan area to... Read More


Father disowns son over BCL involvement

Jhenaidah, March 4 -- A father on Monday in Jhenaidah has formally disowned his son for involvement in banned Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) activities, the youth wing of the Awami League. The decla... Read More


Over 4 million submit tax returns online

Dhaka, March 4 -- More than 4 million taxpayers have submitted their income tax returns online for the 2025-26 tax year so far, reflecting a sharp rise in the use of the electronic filing system, acco... Read More


UN inquiry condemns US-Israel attacks on iran amid rising death toll of 1,045

, March 4 -- The death toll from five days of US-Israeli attacks on Iran has surpassed 1,000, according to state media reports. The strikes, which targeted multiple sites across the country, have dra... Read More


UNDP reaffirms support for Bangladesh's climate, development priorities

Dhaka, March 4 -- UNDP Resident Representative in Bangladesh Stefan Liller on Wednesday reaffirmed UNDP's support for the Government of Bangladesh's climate and development priorities. He met Environ... Read More


4 held over shooting of narcotics inspector in Dhaka

, March 4 -- Police have arrested four people from different parts of the capital in connection with the shooting of an inspector of the Department of Narcotics Control (DNC) during an anti-drug drive... Read More


Farmers Card to launch within Pahela Baishakh on pilot basis : Agriculture Minister

Dhaka, March 4 -- Agriculture Minister Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid said the 'Farmers Card will be launch by Pahela Baishakh, the Bengali New Year, in eight to nine upazilas on pilot basis. "We will be ab... Read More


Bangladesh flags economic risks of prolonged Middle East war

Dhaka, March 4 -- Seeking an early resolution to the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, Bangladesh on Wednesday conveyed to the US that it is difficult for a country like Bangladesh to bear the econom... Read More