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State minister asks BIWTA to step up revenue drive, improve services

Dhaka, July 23 -- State Minister for Shipping Md Razib Ahsan, on Thursday directed the Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) to further intensify its activities to improve service qualit... Read More


Dhaka eyes deeper ties with Washington with Sergio Gor's planned visit

, July 23 -- Bangladesh on Thursday expressed optimism that the upcoming visit of US Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor to Bangladesh will help strengthen relations between Bangladesh... Read More


3 DIGs among 17 police officers sent into forced retirement

, July 23 -- The government has sent 17 police officers, including three deputy inspectors general (DIGs), into compulsory retirement. The Ministry of Home Affairs issued a notification in this regar... Read More


Budget's success depends on implementation, says Khosru

, July 23 -- Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Thursday said the true success of the budget depends on its effective implementation, urging officials of the Finance Division to work col... Read More


Ministry warns against fake Facebook accounts impersonating Info Minister Swapon

Dhaka, July 23 -- The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has warned the public against several fake Facebook accounts and pages operating in the name of Information and Broadcasting Minister Zah... Read More


6,165 candidates pass 50th BCS written test

, July 23 -- The results of the written test of the 50th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examination were published on Thursday, with 6,165 candidates qualifying for the next stage. The results publis... Read More


Chattogram NCP leader arrested over alleged rape of college student

Chattogram, July 23 -- Police arrested a local leader of the National Citizen Party (NCP) in Chattogram city on Wednesday night in connection with a case filed over the alleged rape of a college stude... Read More


Jamaat formally notifies EC of Satkhira-4 MP Nazrul's expulsion

, July 23 -- e-Islami on Thursday formally notified the Election Commission (EC) that it has expelled Satkhira-4 lawmaker Gazi Nazrul Islam from the party after an internal investigation found allegat... Read More


India invites PM Tarique to attend BRICS Summit

Dhaka, July 23 -- India, which is going host the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13, has invited Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to attend the important event focusing on global cooperati... Read More


PRI for interoperable instant payment system to cut remittance costs

, July 23 -- The Policy Research Institute of Bangladesh (PRI) on Thursday proposed developing an Inclusive Instant Payment System (IIPS) to unify the country's fragmented digital payment landscape, i... Read More