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Merged bank depositors can now withdraw up to Tk 10 lakh: BB

Dhaka, July 29 -- Depositors of five merged Shariah-based (Sammilito Islami Bank) banks can now withdraw up to Tk 10 lakh from their accounts not only for personal medical treatment but also for other... Read More


All offices, post offices under Directorate of Posts declared smoke-free

Dhaka, July 29 -- The Directorate of Posts on Wednesday officially declared all offices and post offices under its jurisdiction as 100% smoke-free and tobacco-free zones. The announcement was made by... Read More


JU appoints new proctor following Prof Rashidul's resignation

Bangladesh, July 29 -- Jahangirnagar University (JU) has appointed Prof Md Zakir Hossain of the Department of Philosophy as its proctor on a temporary basis after accepting the resignation of Proctor ... Read More


Poultry farmers demand 6-point reform to curb corporate monopoly

Dhaka, July 29 -- The Bangladesh Marginal Poultry Industry Protection Association has urged the government to implement a 6-point demand to rescue marginal poultry farmers from soaring production cost... Read More


Seminar on budget organised by BUBT Economics Club

Dhaka, July 29 -- Economists and academics on Wednesday stressed that the success of the FY2026-27 national budget will depend on effective implementation, stronger institutions and preparing the coun... Read More


Cabinet committee approves two BEZA projects at Mirsarai

Dhaka, July 29 -- The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) on Wednesday approved two infrastructure contracts worth about Tk 335.13 crore under the Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA... Read More


Sundarbans see steady rise in tiger population despite mounting challenges; World Tiger Day puts spotlight on conservation

Bagerhat, July 29 -- The number of Royal Bengal Tigers in the Sundarbans in Bangladesh has increased steadily over the past decade despite continuing conservation challenges, reinforcing hopes for the... Read More


Additional Foreign Secretary Ferdousi Shahriar passes away

Dhaka, July 29 -- Ferdousi Shahriar, Additional Foreign Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, died on Wednesday while undergoing treatment at a hospital in the capital. She was 54. She breath... Read More


Wherever our interests lie, we will go there: FM

Dhaka, July 29 -- Highlighting Bangladesh's interest-driven foreign policy approach, Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman on Wednesday said Dhaka's relationship with one country is not a zero-sum game ... Read More


Experts call for media reforms to strengthen democracy, state rebuilding

Dhaka, July 29 -- Speakers at a policy dialogue on Wednesday called for comprehensive reforms in Bangladesh's media sector, saying a strong, independent and accountable media is essential for rebuildi... Read More