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Investors 'interest' lies with future elected government, says BNP's Amir Khorshu

Dhaka, April 11 -- BNP Standing Committee member Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has said foreign investors are mainly "interested" in future elected government of Bangladesh. Speaking at Hotel Sarina i... Read More


Arrest warrants Hasina, Putul, and 16 others in Purbachal graft case

Dhaka, April 10 -- A Dhaka court has issued arrest warrants against ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, her daughter Saima Wazed Putul, and 16 others in a case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission... Read More


Emphasis on long-term pipeline for foreign investment, not promises, says BIDA

Dhaka, April 10 -- The Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) is focusing on bringing foreign investment by creating a long-term pipeline rather than immediate investment commitments at th... Read More


Pakistan's Engro Holdings eyes investment in Bangladesh's telecoms, energy

Dhaka, April 10 -- Engro Holdings, one of Pakistan's conglomerates, is exploring potential investments in Bangladesh's telecommunications and energy sectors. Abdul Samad Dawood, vice chairman and chi... Read More


SSC, equivalent exams kick off for 1.9m students

Dhaka, April 10 -- The Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations have begun on Thursday, with nearly 1.93 million students registered to take part. The SSC, Dakhil, and vocationa... Read More


Bangladesh's foreign debt slips slightly in 3 months

Dhaka, April 10 -- Bangladesh's foreign debt has edged down in the past three months. According to newly released data from Bangladesh Bank on Thursday, the country's total external debt stood at $10... Read More


Court freezes 45 bank accounts of ex-ministers Qamrul Islam, Dipu Moni, Tawfique Nawaz

Dhaka, April 10 -- A Dhaka court has ordered the freezing of 45 bank accounts of former food minister Qamrul Islam, former education minister Dipu Moni, and her husband Tawfique Nawaz. Dhaka Metropol... Read More


22 candidates expelled, nearly 27,000 absent on first day of SSC exams

Dhaka, April 10 -- At least 22 candidates have been expelled, and 26,928 were absent on the first day of the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations. The Inter-Education Board ... Read More


Stock market trades gradually on the rise as DSE continues recovery

Dhaka, April 10 -- The capital markets of the country are seeing rising trade since the Eid break with the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) regaining lost ground after a slight downturn. On Thursday, DSE, ... Read More


ICT chief prosecutor asks authorities to call for Interpol red notices against Quader, 9 others

Dhaka, April 10 -- International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) Chief Prosecutor M Tajul Islam has sent a letter to the home ministry and the police seeking Interpol red notices against Awami League leader Oba... Read More