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PM approves Tk 3cr for Christmas celebration, Tk 1cr more than sought

Dhaka, Nov. 3 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has approved Tk 3 crore in financial assistance for the Christian community to celebrate Christmas, raising the proposed grant by Tk 1 crore. The Christ... Read More


Acting FM leads Bangladesh delegation to CHOGM opening ceremony

Dhaka, Nov. 3 -- Acting Foreign Minister Humaiun Kobir led the Bangladesh delegation to the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) at the Antigua and Barbuda National... Read More


IIUC students block Dhaka-Ctg highway, railway over fellow's death

Chattogram, Nov. 3 -- Students of the International Islamic University Chittagong (IIUC) blocked the Dhaka-Chattogram highway and railway track near their campus at Kumira in Sitakunda upazila on Tues... Read More


India following developments in Bangladesh; eyes forward-looking ties

Dhaka, Nov. 3 -- India on Tuesday said it has been closely following developments in Bangladesh and remains committed to building a positive, forward-looking and constructive relationship with Dhaka, ... Read More


385 detained in police crackdown in Cumilla

Cumilla, Nov. 3 -- Police have detained 385 people in a coordinated crackdown across Cumilla district targeting alleged instigators of labour unrest, members of banned organisations and juvenile gangs... Read More


Consumers fear paying Tk 2500 for 12-kg LPG cylinder as 'BERC sides with traders'

Dhaka, Nov. 3 -- set price of a 12-kg LPG cylinder has risen gradually in 2026 to reach Tk 2,060 in November, which is 57.73 percent higher than at the start of the year, while consumers apprehend pay... Read More


Minister seeks FAO support as climate change threatens grain storage

Dhaka, Nov. 3 -- Food Minister Afroza Khanam on Tuesday sought technical and technological support from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to strengthen Bangladesh's food security and nutr... Read More


Govt targeting opposition to hide its failures: Jamaat chief

Dhaka, Nov. 3 -- Leader of the Opposition and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Tuesday accused the government of targeting opposition leaders to cover up its "failures and incomp... Read More


Faruk Ahmed appointed new SRB DG

Dhaka, Nov. 3 -- Faruk Ahmed, Additional Inspector General (Additional IGP) of Bangladesh Highway Police, has been appointed as the new Director General (DG) of the Special Response Battalion (SRB). ... Read More


BB eases preference share issuance, dividend repatriation for non-resident investors

Dhaka, Nov. 3 -- Bangladesh Bank has eased regulations governing the issuance of preference shares, their conversion into ordinary shares, redemption, and dividend repatriation for non-resident invest... Read More