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85 fishermen from India, Bangladesh return home in mutual repatriation

Dhaka, Dec. 9 -- As many as 85 fishermen detained by the Indian and Bangladeshi coastguards have returned to their respective countries. On Tuesday, 32 fishermen detained in India were handed over to... Read More


Finance advisor attributes rise in millionaire bank accounts to 'hidden money'

Dhaka, Dec. 9 -- Finance Advisor Salehuddin Ahmed has said the Bangladesh Bank's report showing a rise in millionaire bank accounts is due to "money hidden at home for a long time" now being deposited... Read More


Bangladesh revives 12 scrapped solar projects after after retendering delivers cheaper power

Dhaka, Dec. 9 -- The government has secured the opportunity to buy electricity at lower rates from 12 previously cancelled solar power projects after retendering brought down prices. On Tuesday, Powe... Read More


DMP issues fresh ban on gatherings near chief justice's residence, Supreme Court

Dhaka, Dec. 9 -- The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has issued another public notice restricting gatherings in parts of the capital, five days after banning gatherings near the chief advisor's offici... Read More


Tangail saree weaving recognised as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage

Dhaka, Dec. 9 -- UNESCO has recognised the Tangail saree weaving industry as an Intangible Cultural Heritage. The decision was made unanimously at the ongoing 20th session of the Intergovernmental Co... Read More


JIC 'abduction, torture': Will Army officers face trial as tribunal set for order Sunday

Dhaka, Dec. 9 -- An order on whether to frame charges against deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina and a group of former serving Army officers in the Joint Interrogation Cell (JIC) "abduction and tort... Read More


Election Commission drops boat symbol from postal voting

Dhaka, Dec. 9 -- The boat symbol of the Awami League, whose registration remains suspended, will not appear on postal ballots for those voting by mail in the parliamentary election. At the Election B... Read More


Corruption won't end unless society shuns the corrupt, says finance advisor

Dhaka, Dec. 9 -- Finance Advisor Salehuddin Ahmed believes corruption will never be eradicated unless corrupt individuals are socially rejected. "When we were young, we rarely heard about corruption.... Read More


BTRC says 'no' to used mobile imports, traders refuse to budge

Dhaka, Dec. 9 -- After protests, building sieges, and arson attacks, the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has remained adamant on its decision to ban unauthorised mobile phone... Read More


Case started over stabbing deaths of mother, daughter in Dhaka's Mohammadpur

Dhaka, Dec. 9 -- Police have opened a murder case after a woman and her teenage daughter were found stabbed to death in their flat in Dhaka's Mohammadpur. The case was filed on Tuesday by AZM Azizul ... Read More