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Ministry of Finance forms committee to investigate BFIU head

, Aug. 20 -- The Financial Institutions Division of the Ministry of Finance has formed a four-member committee to investigate allegations against AFM Shahinul Islam, the head of the Bangladesh Financi... Read More


DSE sees new listing as Runner Auto Sustainability Bond hits ATB market

Dhaka, Aug. 20 -- A new security has been listed on DSE's ATB platform as trading of the Runner Auto Sustainability Bond commenced on Wednesday under the 'P' category on the Alternative Trading Board ... Read More


BGMEA urges energy ministry to take immediate action to resolve gas crisis in garment sector

Dhaka, Aug. 20 -- Mahmud Hasan Khan, president of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), met with Mohammad Saiful Islam, secretary of the Energy and Mineral Resources ... Read More


Sand lifting from Meghna riverbanks threatens embankment, irrigation project in Chandpur

Chandpur, Aug. 20 -- Unchecked sand extraction from the banks of the Meghna River in Matlab North upazila of Chandpur is putting the 64-kilometre embankment under the Meghna-Dhanagoda flood control pr... Read More


Dhaka's press statement misplaced: Delhi

Dhaka, Aug. 20 -- The government of India is not aware of any anti-Bangladesh activities by purported members of the Awami League in India or of any action that is contrary to Indian law, said the off... Read More


Bangladesh's garment exports to EU rise17.9 pc, outpacing key rivals

, Aug. 20 -- Bangladesh has achieved a 17.9 percent growth in ready-made garment (RMG) exports to the European Union (EU) during the first six months of the current year. Despite this achievement, th... Read More


Govt to include domestic workers in new labour law

Dhaka, Aug. 20 -- The government is planning to include domestic workers in the new 'labour law', expected by October 2025, Labour Secretary AHM Shafiquzzaman said, highlighting its commitment to impr... Read More


Tk 2.25 lakh stolen from footballer Sagorika's Thakurgaon house

Thakurgaon, Aug. 20 -- Thieves have stolen Tk 2.25 lakh from national team footballer Mosammet Sagorika's house at Rangatungi village in Ranisankail upazila of Thakurgaon district. The theft occurred... Read More


HKH Meet calls for strengthening solidarity from mountains to oceans

Kathmandu (Nepal), Aug. 20 -- Countries in the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region, including Bangladesh, have underlined the need for strengthening global solidarity, 'from mountains to oceans', to achi... Read More


Mirza Fakhrul discharged from hospital

, Aug. 20 -- BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir returned home on Wednesday afternoon after being discharged from United Hospital. BNP Standing Committee member AZM Zahid Hossain said F... Read More