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Banking crisis: Capital shortfall hits record Tk 1.55 lakh crore

Dhaka, Oct. 21 -- The financial health of Bangladesh's banking sector has worsened sharply, with troubled banks facing a combined capital shortfall exceeding Tk 1.55 lakh crore in the June quarter. T... Read More


Only one agreement under Indian LoC cancelled: Touhid Hossain

Dhaka, Oct. 21 -- Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Tuesday affirmed that only one agreement under the Indian Line of Credit (LoC) with India was cancelled, disagreeing with his Cabinet col... Read More


Only 1 deal under Indian LoC cancelled: Foreign Adviser

Dhaka, Oct. 21 -- Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Tuesday affirmed that only one agreement under the Indian Line of Credit (LoC) with India was cancelled, disagreeing with what his collea... Read More


MPO teachers, staff call off protests

Dhaka, Oct. 21 -- listed teachers and staff on Tuesday called off their protests after the government increased the house rent allowance by 15 percent, ending the 10-day movement. Delwar Hossain Aziz... Read More


Death toll from dengue crosses 250 so far, 814 hospitalised in 24hrs

Dhaka, Oct. 21 -- Four more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till Tuesday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 251 this year. During ... Read More


Dengue: 4 more die; 814 hospitalised in 24hrs

Dhaka, Oct. 21 -- Four more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till Tuesday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 251 this year. During ... Read More


Rishad's late assault lifts Bangladesh, as West Indies set world record with all-spin attack

Dhaka, Oct. 21 -- Bangladesh posted 213 for 7 in their 50 overs against the West Indies in the second ODI in Mirpur on Tuesday, but the innings will be remembered as much for a slice of cricketing his... Read More


Bangladesh, Germany discuss climate and health challenges

Dhaka, Oct. 21 -- Bangladesh and Germany have discussed 'bilateral and regional strategies' to tackle non-traditional challenges like effects of climate change, water scarcity and global health threat... Read More


Perilous roads in Bangladesh: 1.16 lakh lives lost in accidents over 12 years

Dhaka, Oct. 21 -- Bangladesh has witnessed 67,890 road accidents over the past 12 years that left 116,726 people dead and 165,021 others injured, according to Bangladesh Jatri Kalyan Samity. The orga... Read More


Govt extends tenure of probe panel's over attack on Nur

Dhaka, Oct. 21 -- The government has extended the period of the panel, formed to investigate the attack on Gano Odhikar Parishad President and former DUCSU Vice President Nurul Haque Nur, by over one ... Read More