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Education Minister urges action from UGC to develop world-class universities

Dhaka, March 4 -- Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon on Wednesday called upon the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh (UGC) to take effective steps to develop internationally competitiv... Read More


DSE, CSE stocks slip at close despite early gains

Dhaka, March 4 -- Stocks ended lower on both bourses on Wednesday, reversing early gains, while overall turnover declined significantly on the day. At the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the benchmark DS... Read More


Babar dropped as Pakistan names youthful squad for Bangladesh tour

, March 4 -- member squad for their upcoming three-match ODI series against Bangladesh, headlined by the shocking exclusion of former captain and star batter Babar Azam. The squad, led by pace spearh... Read More


CPD calls for tough macro discipline to steer Bangladesh economy

Dhaka, March 4 -- The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) on Wednesday urged the newly elected government to enforce strict macroeconomic discipline and fast-track structural reforms. It warned that wit... Read More


Defence issues not discussed in meeting with US assistant secretary: FM Khalilur

Dhaka, March 4 -- Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman on Wednesday said defence issues did not come up for discussion during his meeting with visiting US Assistant Secretary Paul Kapur and the words G... Read More


Crackdown on extortionists, armed criminals to begin in Dhaka soon: Home Minister

Dhaka, March 4 -- Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Wednesday said a nationwide crackdown on extortionists and listed armed criminals will begin soon in the capital. He made the announcement after a ... Read More


PM Tarique orders launching of 'e-Health card' without delay

Dhaka, March 4 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday directed the authorities concerned to introduce 'e-Health' card to ensure medical services for people across the country, reaffirming the g... Read More


Government reshuffles portfolios of 2 advisers, 8 state ministers

, March 4 -- The government has reassigned the portfolios of two advisers holding the rank of minister and eight state ministers. The Cabinet Division issued two gazette notifications in this regard ... Read More


bKash offers up to Tk 10,000 discount, cash back for Ramadan, Eid

, March 4 -- Customers can enjoy discounts and cashback of up to Tk 10,000 on payments made through bKash during Ramadan and ahead of Eid, as part of special festive campaigns launched by the mobile f... Read More


Israel strikes new wave of Tehran, France deploys Rafale jets to UAE

, March 4 -- Israel's military announced a new wave of strikes on government infrastructure in Tehran Wednesday, following reports of a heavy explosion in the eastern part of the city. Meanwhile, Fra... Read More