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CCGP rejects Payra Port connecting road variation proposal

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- The Advisers Council Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) on Tuesday turned down a proposal from the Ministry of Shipping regarding a variation order for the construction of the 6.... Read More


Govt exceeds IMF-set limit on external borrowing: Dr Salehuddin

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed said on Tuesday that the government has already crossed the external borrowing limit set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). But, he said, d... Read More


Govt approves several procurement proposals, infrastructure development projects

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- The Advisers Council Committee on Government Purchase (ACCGP) on Tuesday gave approval of a number of procurement proposals including several fertiliser import deals and infrastructur... Read More


CEC seeks insights from ex-officials to curb repeat of electoral irregularities

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin on Tuesday said the Election Commission aims to draw on the experiences of former election officials to identify loopholes and prevent a re... Read More


Bangladesh, UN stress sustained collaboration, innovation

, Oct. 7 -- Bangladesh and the United Nations (UN) on Tuesday emphasised the importance of sustained collaboration, innovation, and inclusive growth as Bangladesh prepares for its upcoming national el... Read More


Bangladesh, Turkiye discuss ways to diversify trade, enhance connectivity

, Oct. 7 -- Bangladesh and Turkiye Tuesday discussed various measures to diversify trade, enhance connectivity, boost investment and promote joint ventures, while emphasising the importance of conveni... Read More


Rubaba Dowla joins BCB board after late-night change

, Oct. 7 -- Corporate leader and sports organizer Rubaba Dowla has been drafted into the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), replacing Isfak Ahsan, whose nomination was quietly withdrawn hours after Monda... Read More


NSC withdraws Isfak Ahsan from BCB board over links with Awami League

, Oct. 7 -- The National Sports Council has withdrawn Isfak Ahsan from its list of nominees to the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), only hours after Monday's election wrapped up. The move came after n... Read More


Import of 50,000 mts rice from India, 2.20 lakh mts wheat from US get govt nod

, Oct. 7 -- The government on Tuesday approved a proposal to import 50,000 metric tonnes of non-Basmati parboiled rice from India under the international open tender system for the fiscal year 2025-26... Read More


Trader's throat-slit body found in Netrakona

, Oct. 7 -- year-old shop owner with his throat-slit was recovered from South Doulatpur area in Mohanganj upazila of Netrokona district on Monday night. The deceased was identified as Narayan Pal, so... Read More