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Unlawful force used against quota reform protesters: Amnesty International

Dhaka, July 18 -- Authorities used unlawful force against student protesters and failed to ensure their protection during the ongoing quota-reform protest across the country, said Amnesty Internationa... Read More


National action plan on labour sector absolute key to GSP Plus: EU envoy

Dhaka, July 14 -- The outgoing envoy of the European Union Delegation in Dhaka, Charles Whiteley, on Sunday said that the implementation of the national action plan in the labour sector through revisi... Read More


Stocks end down as investors book profits amid market recovery

Dhaka, July 10 -- Stocks ended lower on Wednesday as cautious investors engaged in profit booking, taking advantage of the recent market recovery with continuous price appreciation in major scrips. T... Read More


Bangladesh to seek China's assistance for 7 power projects during PM's tour

Dhaka, July 4 -- Bangladesh will seek China's assistance to implement a total of seven power and energy projects involving around US$1.0 billion during the forthcoming visit of Prime Minister Sheikh H... Read More


Stocks fall as budget retains capital gains tax

Dhaka, June 30 -- Stocks ended lower on Sunday after a three-day rise, as jittery investors sold off shares following the news that the capital gain tax would remain in the upcoming national budget. ... Read More


Dhaka Bypass Expressway to be operational in Jul 2025

Dhaka, June 28 -- The Dhaka Bypass Expressway project, designed to connect national highways N1, N2, N3, and N4 in Bangladesh, is expected to be operational in July next year, with over 65 per cent of... Read More


Bangladesh must end impunity for ill-treatment by security forces: Amnesty International

Dhaka, June 26 -- Amnesty International on Wednesday said authorities in Bangladesh must end impunity for torture and other ill-treatment by police and security forces, hold perpetrators to account, a... Read More


BD, India vow to collaborate on Smart Bangladesh, Viksit Bharat

Dhaka, June 22 -- Bangladesh Prime Minister Shekh Hasina and her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi on Saturday vowed to collaborate with each other to make the visions of their respective countries-'Sm... Read More


DSEX exceeds 5200-mark as major stocks jump

Dhaka, June 20 -- Stocks extended their rally for the fourth day on Thursday, with the key index crossing the 5200-mark again, as investors put fresh bets on lucrative blue chip shares in anticipation... Read More


FY25 budget allocation for climate finance inadequate, say experts

Dhaka, June 13 -- Despite formulating long-term plans like the Centenary Delta Plan to tackle climate change, Bangladesh's annual budget allocations remain insufficient for effective implementation, e... Read More