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Govt takes nine decisions to tighten security at Secretariat

Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- The government has taken nine decisions to tighten security at the Secretariat, focusing on access control, vehicle management, visitor pass issuance and building-specific security m... Read More


Cabinet discusses solar power, faster implementation of development projects

Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- A Cabinet meeting on Monday discussed expanding the use of solar power as a renewable energy source and accelerating the implementation of ongoing development projects. The meeting ... Read More


Bangladesh need seven wickets to beat Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi Test

Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- Bangladesh need seven wickets on the final day to beat Afghanistan in the one-off Test after setting them a target of 479 runs in Abu Dhabi. Afghanistan reached 132 for three at stu... Read More


Shama Obaed urges Algeria to boost energy cooperation with Bangladesh

Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam on Monday urged Algeria to enhance energy cooperation with Bangladesh to help ensure the country's long-term energy security. Sh... Read More


Saudi-led coalition intercepts drone, Houthi ballistic missile

RIYADH, Oct. 12 -- led coalition fighting Yemen's Houthi group intercepted and destroyed a drone and a ballistic missile targeting Saudi Arabia, coalition spokesperson Turki al-Maliki said Monday. In... Read More


20 years since Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Prof Yunus, Grameen Bank

Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- Tuesday marks the 20th anniversary of the announcement that Prof Muhammad Yunus and Grameen Bank had jointly won the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize for their efforts to create economic and s... Read More


168th internship programme begins at IBTRA

Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- The Islami Bank Training and Research Academy (IBTRA) officially inaugurated its 168th internship programme on Sunday. Md Altaf Hossain, acting managing director of Islami Bank Bang... Read More


BSEC to introduce licensed mutual fund agents, overhaul IPO rules: Chairman

Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has taken an initiative to introduce licensed agents to promote mutual funds, aiming to expand investment opportunities and i... Read More


KOICA, UNICEF complete $5.94m project benefiting 17,000 young women

Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and UNICEF on Monday marked the completion of a $5.94 million project aimed at equipping out-of-school adolescent girls and young w... Read More


HC orders swift recovery of Tk 666cr in unpaid taxes from Grameen Kalyan

Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- The High Court has directed the authorities concerned, including the National Board of Revenue (NBR), to take necessary steps to recover Tk 666 crore in unpaid taxes from Grameen Kal... Read More