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Shafiuzzaman joins Social Islami Bank as Managing Director

Dhaka, March 27 -- Mr. Shafiuzzaman has joined Social Islami Bank PLC (SIBL) as Managing Director on 27 March 2025. Prior to assuming this role, he served as Additional Managing Director & Chief Cred... Read More


BNP leader Ishraque Hossain declared mayor of DSCC

Dhaka, March 27 -- A Dhaka court has declared BNP leader Ishraque Hossain, son of former mayor Sadeque Hossain Khoka, as the mayor, nullifying the results of the 2020 Dhaka South City Corporation (DSC... Read More


Man 'loses leg' in landmine blast in Naikhongchhari

Dhaka, March 27 -- A man in Bandarban has allegedly lost a leg in a landmine explosion at Bandarban's Naikhongchhari border. Masrurul Haque, officer-in-charge of Naikhongchhari Police Station, said t... Read More


Payment of salaries of RMG workers 'complete': BGMEA

Dhaka, March 27 -- Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has announced the completion of wage and allowance payments, despite some gaps, for workers in the ready-made garm... Read More


WFP reverses decision to cut food aid for Rohingyas in Bangladesh

Dhaka, March 27 -- The World Food Programme (WFP) of the United Nations has reversed its decision to reduce food aid for Rohingyas residing in Bangladesh's refugee camps, following concerns over the i... Read More


Trump extends Independence Day greetings to Bangladesh

Dhaka, March 27 -- US President Donald Trump has extended his greetings to Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus and the people of Bangladesh on the occasion of the country's Independence Day. In his... Read More


Sedition case filed against Sheikh Hasina, 575 others

Dhaka, March 27 -- A sedition case has been filed against former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and 575 others on charges of conspiring to overthrow the interim government and waging a civil war. The c... Read More


Sabotage disrupts mobile and internet networks in Chittagong Hill Tracts

Dhaka, March 27 -- Mobile network disruptions have been reported across several areas of the Chittagong Hill Tracts due to acts of sabotage, according to mobile operator Robi. In a press release rece... Read More


Ishraque leaves mayor oath decision to party

Dhaka, March 27 -- BNP leader Ishraque Hossain welcomed the court's decision declaring him the mayor of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) but said his oath-taking will depend on his party's decision... Read More


Rizwana calls for effective regional action to combat trans-boundary air pollution

Dhaka, March 27 -- Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Thursday emphasised the need for effective regional actions to address transboundary air pollution. "About 30-35% of Bangladesh's air pol... Read More