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Mobile courts fine illegal brick kilns Tk 12.3 million

Dhaka, Feb. 5 -- Mobile courts were conducted on Wednesday across various districts to take action against illegal brick kilns. A total of 11 mobile court drives were carried out in Kurigram, Dinajpu... Read More


Environment adviser clarifies govt stance on single-use plastics

Dhaka, Feb. 5 -- The environment adviser clarified on Wednesday that her ministry has not banned single-use plastic, but is rather discouraging its use. Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Adviser to the Ministry o... Read More


iDEA launching platforms for young innovators, startups

Dhaka, Feb. 4 -- To foster innovation among the country's youth and help transform creative ideas into reality, the Innovation Design and Entrepreneurship Academy (iDEA) Project, under the Bangladesh ... Read More


Stocks end higher as investors put funds into lucrative shares

Dhaka, Feb. 4 -- Stocks ended on a positive note on Tuesday, as optimistic investors put fresh funds into lucrative shares. The prime index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) increased by 1.5 points t... Read More


GP declares 170pc final cash dividend for 2024

Dhaka, Feb. 4 -- Grameenphone (GP), the country's largest mobile phone operator, has recommended a 170 per cent final cash dividend (totaling 330 per cent) for the year ended December 31, 2024. The t... Read More


Consensus on reform: CA to hold all-party meeting in mid February

Dhaka, Feb. 4 -- Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus will hold the first meeting of the National Consensus Commission with the political parties in the middle of February. The meeting will discuss the re... Read More


Ex-employees of Grameenphone stage blockade at its head office

Dhaka, Feb. 4 -- Members of the "Laid-Off and Deprived Grameenphone Workers Unity Council" staged a blockade on Tuesday at Grameenphone's head office (GP House) in the capital demanding the collection... Read More


Export earnings increased by 11.68pc in July-January

Dhaka, Feb. 3 -- The country's export earnings in the first seven months of the fiscal year 2024-25 increased by 11.68 per cent to US$28.97 billion, according to Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) data rel... Read More


Chief Adviser directs police to introduce online case filing

Dhaka, Feb. 3 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday directed police across the country to introduce online filing of cases. Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from... Read More


Indian High Commission holds view-exchange session with textile leaders

Dhaka, Feb. 3 -- The High Commission of India, Dhaka, organised an interactive session with leading businesses and business chambers of the textile sector in Bangladesh on Monday. The interactive ses... Read More