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ACC files case against 34, including former Janata Bank chairman and MDs, over Tk 1,963cr loan scam

Dhaka, Dec. 7 -- Corruption Commission (ACC) on Sunday filed a case against 34 individuals, including Janata Bank's two former chairmen and a former managing director, over the alleged embezzlement of... Read More


99pc of working children still beyond legal protection

, Dec. 7 -- Nearly 3.5 million children in Bangladesh remain engaged in labour, with over one lakh of them involved in hazardous work, and an overwhelming 99 per cent still fall outside legal protecti... Read More


Dengue: 2 more die, 516 hospitalised in 24 hours

, Dec. 7 -- Two more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till Sunday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 396 this year. During the same... Read More


Baitul Mukarram undergoing major upgrades, says Religious Affairs Adviser

Dhaka, Dec. 7 -- Since assuming his role as Religious Affairs Adviser, Dr AFM Khalid Hossain has overseen a series of development and reform initiatives at the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque. "These... Read More


Salman F Rahman among 6 sued for embezzling money

, Dec. 7 -- A case has been filed against six people including Beximco Group Vice Chairman Salman F Rahman for embezzling Tk 1.20 crore. Three pilots of Beximco Aviation including Captain Md Mahbub A... Read More


Bangladesh keen to pursue FTA with Thailand: Adviser Bashir

Dhaka, Dec. 7 -- Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin on Sunday said a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Bangladesh and Thailand could play a major role in strengthening maritime and logistics connectivi... Read More


Moving forward to give nation best election in history: Prof Yunus

Dhaka, Dec. 7 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Sunday reaffirmed that the interim government is moving forward to give the nation the best election in history in the first half of February next... Read More


Georai municipal election violence leads to 17 arrests; police to produce accused Monday as officials vow strict action

Beed, Dec. 7 -- Seventeen people, including BJP leader Balraje Pawar and his son Shivraj Pawar, were arrested and later released with notice following violent clashes between the Pawar and Pandit grou... Read More


Thousands of devotees to take part in 'Paanch Lokkho Konte Gita Path' at Brigade

Kolkata, Dec. 7 -- Hosts and exponents of Sanatan dharma, attired in saffron cloaks and milky white dresses on Sunday assembled at the open air Brigade Parade Ground in the city to lent their voices t... Read More


IndiGo races to meet 8 pm deadline, claims Rs 610 crore in refunds

New Delhi, Dec. 7 -- :As India's private airline, Indigo, raced to meet the government's 8 pm deadline to refund passengers affected by the country's biggest airline disruption, the Ministry of Civil ... Read More