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UGC warns against unauthorised East Asian University

Dhaka, Jan. 21 -- The University Grants Commission (UGC) issued a cautionary notice on Tuesday against an unauthorised private university operating under the name East Asian University. The UGC has fo... Read More


Enforced disappearances' victims faced systematic denial of justice during Hasina regime: Report

Dhaka, Jan. 20 -- The Probe Commission on Enforced Disappearances has reported that under Sheikh Hasina's regime, victims faced systematic denial of justice and deprivation of their fundamental rights... Read More


BIDA unveils FDI Heatmap to attract investment in 19 high-potential sectors

Dhaka, Jan. 19 -- The Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) has unveiled the country's FDI Heatmap, a data-driven framework designed to attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). Focusing ... Read More


Effective press council to be formed: Kamal Ahmed

Dhaka, Jan. 19 -- Media Reform Commission chief Kamal Ahmed said the commission has been formed to make the media independent and strong. The commission will recommend the formulation of suitable poli... Read More


New US Charge d'affaires meets foreign adviser Touhid Hossain

Dhaka, Jan. 19 -- New Charge d'affaires of the US Embassy in Dhaka, Ambassador Tracey Ann Jacobson, met for the first time with Adviser for Foreign Affairs Md Touhid Hossain and Foreign Secretary Md J... Read More


SC Judges' Appointment Ordinance gets final approval

Dhaka, Jan. 17 -- The advisory council of the interim government has given its final approval to the draft of the 'Supreme Court Judges' Appointment Ordinance, 2025'. This approval came during a meet... Read More


Stocks dip as bearish sentiment lingers on both bourses

Dhaka, Jan. 16 -- Stocks ended on a negative note on Thursday, as investors were generally hesitant to make fresh investments due to the lack of a strong positive catalyst to restore confidence in the... Read More


Agro processors demand VAT hike review

Dhaka, Jan. 16 -- Agro processors in Bangladesh have issued a seven-day ultimatum for the government to reconsider the recent VAT and tax hike, warning of adverse impacts on consumers, farmers, and bu... Read More


Dhaka International Yarn & Fabric Show kicks off in Dhaka

Dhaka, Jan. 15 -- The 23rd Dhaka International Yarn & Fabric Show 2025 (winter edition) kicks off at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in the city on Wednesday to showcase cutting-e... Read More


Tulip Siddiq steps down as UK treasury minister

Dhaka, Jan. 14 -- Tulip Siddiq, daughter of Sheikh Rehana and niece of the ousted prime minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina, has resigned as a UK Treasury minister on Tuesday amid a corruption row. ... Read More