Arrest warrant for Bacchu, 4 family members
A Dhaka court has issued an arrest warrant for former BASIC Bank Chairman Sheikh Abdul Hye Bacchu and four of his…
3 army officers sent into forced retirement, one dismissed
Three senior officers of Bangladesh Army have been sent into forced retirement on Tuesday. Moreover, another officer…
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Chief Adviser to exchange views with businessmen this afternoon
Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus will exchange views with the businessmen…
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Ex-lawmaker Karim detained while feeling to India
Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) on Thursday rounded up three persons including former…
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Yunus seeks people's cooperation to carry out reforms
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday urged the people to cooperate…
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Deposed dictator's ghosts spreading confusion: Tarique Rahman
BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Wednesday said the ghosts of the deposed dictator…
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Khaleda Zia: a legacy of resilience and commitment
Begum Khaleda Zia, the former Prime Minister of Bangladesh,…
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Hasina’s energy adviser Tawfiq-e-Elahi arrested
Dr Tawfiq-e-Elahi, former energy advisor to Prime Minister…
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Medical board checking Khaleda’s fitness for overseas treatment
The medical board at Evercare Hospital is assessing BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia's physical capability for sending…
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TIB urges US to help Bangladesh recover its stolen assets
Transparency International US and Transparency International Bangladesh have said the US can show its genuine partnership…
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Moscow decries "fake news" about ambitious Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant
Russia has said those who produce and spread "fake news" about the alleged embezzlement…
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Chief Adviser to address nation this evening
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus will address the nation this evening. "Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus will address the nation at 7:30pm today," his press wing said.
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Pakistan wants direct air connectivity with Bangladesh
Islamabad is keen to re-establish direct air connectivity…
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US Senate Majority whip expresses support to Prof Yunus
US Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin has expressed his support…
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Fakhrul demands speedy implementation of reform decision
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today demanded quick implementation…
Hasina’s energy adviser Tawfiq-e-Elahi arrested
Dr Tawfiq-e-Elahi, former energy advisor to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, was arrested on Tuesday night from the Gulshan…
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India repeatedly adopts 'dominance politics' with neighbouring countries: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday criticised India's hegemonic…
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Political leaders for national unity and quick state reform
Political leaders in a discussion today put emphasis on national unity and urged…
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No terrorists, illegal occupants have room in BNP: Amir Khasru
BNP Standing Committee member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury on Saturday called upon…
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Hasina's ‘ghosts’ hatching various plots against country: Dr Zahid
BNP Standing Committee Member Dr AZM Zahid Hossain on Friday…
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Shajahan Khan arrested
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Ashik Chowdhury appointed BIDA executive chairman
Ashik Chowdhury has been appointed as the new Executive Chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) for a two-year term, with the status of a senior secretary. The Public Administration Ministry issued a gazette notification to this effect on Thursday. Further terms of his appointment will be specified in the approved contract. The appointment was made in the public interest, according to the notice.
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Hafizur Rahman appointed as administrator of FBCCI
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Five Petrobangla staff temporarily suspended
Four officers and one employee of Petrobangla have been temporarily suspended for…
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Reserve stands $19.46 billion
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has paid USD $1.37 billion in import liabilities of member…
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Trade and commerce with Pakistan to be revived: Salehuddin
Finance and Commerce Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Tuesday put emphasis on expediting…
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Govt to procure 25,000MTs of rock phosphate, 40,000MTs of MOP fertilizer
The government on Tuesday approved separate proposals for…
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Body formed to probe stock manipulation by S Alam, Salman F Rahman
The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC)…
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Bangladesh squad for India Tests announced
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