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2 bodies found dead on Cox's Bazar beach

Cox's Bazar, Feb. 18 -- Police recovered the bodies of a young man and a young woman from a beach along the Marine Drive road in Teknaf upazila of Cox's Bazar on Wednesday. One of the bodies was foun... Read More


Economic policy to be inclusive and fair, says new finance minister

Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Wednesday said Bangladesh's economic policy must be people-centred and inclusive, stressing the need to create equal opportunities fo... Read More


PM orders steps to keep prices stable, ensure uninterrupted power supply during Ramadan

Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has ordered keeping commodity prices stable, maintain law and order and ensure uninterrupted electricity supply during the holy month of Ramadan. The d... Read More


PM Tarique opts for personal vehicle, signals shift in official protocol

, Feb. 18 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has decided to use his personal vehicle instead of the government-provided one, in what appears to be a symbolic move aimed at promoting austerity and settin... Read More


Forex reserves to hit $40 billion by year-end: Governor

, Feb. 18 -- Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur on Wednesday said that the foreign exchange reserve is projected to reach US $40 billion within this year. Talking to reporters at the Banglade... Read More


Diplomats call for stronger protection of freedom of speech, press in Bangladesh

, Feb. 18 -- Diplomats stationed in Dhaka on Wednesday expressed solidarity with The Daily Star and Prothom Alo, highlighting the importance of freedom of press and freedom of speech as an important p... Read More


Bangladesh to seek delay in LDC graduation, says Commerce Minister

, Feb. 18 -- The newly elected BNP government will take necessary steps to defer Bangladesh's graduation from the Least Developed Country (LDC) status, Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir said ... Read More


National Martyrs' Day observed at Algerian Embassy in Dhaka

, Feb. 18 -- The Embassy of Algeria in Dhaka observed National Martyrs' Day on Wednesday with a solemn and meaningful programme attended by prominent figures from various sectors, including academics,... Read More


Fakhrul pledges iron grip on mob violence, law & order

, Feb. 18 -- Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday said efforts will be made to control mobocracy and improve law and order in the coun... Read More


Info minister visits Press Club before joining office

, Feb. 18 -- Information Minister Zahiruddin Swapan visited the Jatiya Press Club (JPC) on Wednesday before going to his ministry at the Secretariat. State Minister for Home Yaser Khan Chowdhury acco... Read More