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NCP's Masud apologises after controversial comments on Khagrachhari 'rape'

Dhaka, Sept. 29 -- Abdul Hannan Masud, senior joint chief coordinator of the National Citizen Party, has apologised for his comments regarding the alleged gang-rape of a Marma schoolgirl in Khagrachha... Read More


Court orders attachment of Sikder family assets in Thailand amid graft probe

Dhaka, Sept. 29 -- A Dhaka court has ordered the seizure of investments in seven companies in Thailand linked to the children of late Zainul Haque Sikder, the former chairman of National Bank. The or... Read More


Jatiya Party leader Mamunur Rashid remanded for 6 days in anti-terrorism case

Dhaka, Sept. 29 -- A Dhaka court has placed Kazi Md Mamunur Rashid, secretary general of the Raushon Ershad-led faction of the Jatiya Party, on six days' remand in an anti-terrorism case. Metropolita... Read More


Education boards aim to publish HSC results 'by Oct 19'

Dhaka, Sept. 29 -- Education boards are targeting Oct 19 for the release of this year's Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent exam results. The evaluation of answer scripts is ongoing, ac... Read More


Will help Bangladesh hold peaceful polls, says UK High Commissioner Cooke

Dhaka, Sept. 29 -- British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke says the country will help Bangladesh to hold a peaceful election. The British high commissioner made the remarks an hour-long m... Read More


Bangladesh Bank extends transaction hours for instant fund transfers

Dhaka, Sept. 29 -- Bangladesh Bank has revised the transaction hours for the Real-Time Gross Settlement (BD-RTGS) system, aiming to expand access to instant electronic payments in response to growing ... Read More


Partial exporters can import duty-free raw materials with bank guarantee

Dhaka, Sept. 29 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has offered partial exporters the facility to import raw materials duty-free after submitting a bank guarantee. The tax collection agency shared... Read More


Khagrachhari 'rape': NCP leader resigns over Hannan Masud's comments

Dhaka, Sept. 29 -- Alik Mree, the National Citizen Party's central joint chief organiser for the northern region, has resigned in protest against the official silence of the NCP and the statement of t... Read More


Drums and conches herald start of Durga Puja celebrations in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Sept. 28 -- The sound of drums, ululation, conch shells and temple bells filled Dhakeshwari National Temple in Dhaka as worshippers gathered to welcome the Goddess Durga. At 9:10am on Sunday, ... Read More


Experts say four to six price hikes for each hilsa, with 60% increase at each transaction

Dhaka, Sept. 28 -- The price of hilsa increases by about 60 percent at each transaction, with the fish being handed over four to six times before reaching the consumer, according to the Bangladesh Tra... Read More