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Voting underway to elect new BGMEA leadership

Dhaka, May 31 -- Voting has begun to elect new leadership for the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), more than seven months after its board was dissolved during politi... Read More


BGMEA starts counting after voting ends for 2025-27 leadership

Dhaka, May 31 -- A high-stakes contest for control of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has drawn a large voter turnout, as the race for 35 director posts wraps up... Read More


BNP's Mintoo blames 15 years of graft, political unease for 'dire' state of financial sector

Dhaka, May 31 -- BNP's Vice Chairman Abdul Awal Mintoo has blamed political instability and over a decade and a half of institutionalised corruption for what he calls the "dire" state of Bangladesh's ... Read More


India warns of flood risk as Teesta water level rises, Bangladesh on alert

Dhaka, May 31 -- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert following heavy rainfall and a sharp rise in water levels of the Teesta River, which flows downstream from Sikkim into... Read More


Mob beats 2 men to death in Dhaka's Darussalam

Dhaka, May 31 -- Two men allegedly involved in drug dealing and mugging have been beaten to death by a mob in Dhaka's Darussalam. The two young men had gone to the area around 12pm on Saturday when a... Read More


Who will lead BGMEA next? Election set for Saturday

Dhaka, May 31 -- The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) will go to the polls on Saturday, more than seven months after its board was dissolved during political upheaval... Read More


Over 76,324 Bangladeshis arrive in Saudi Arabia for Hajj, 12 deaths reported

Dhaka, May 30 -- As of now, a total of 76,324 Bangladeshi pilgrims have reached Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj this year, while 12 deaths have been reported during the pilgrimage. The Ministry of Relig... Read More


Rain drives 'slight' hike in summer vegetables, chicken market remains stable

Dhaka, May 30 -- Continuous rainfall triggered by a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal has "slightly" pushed up vegetable prices in Dhaka markets, though chicken prices have remained stable. ... Read More


No scope for National Bank to merge with Islamic banks, says Bangladesh Bank

Dhaka, May 30 -- Bangladesh Bank has said there is no possibility of the conventional National Bank merging with Islamic Shariah-based banks, shrugging off recent media reports suggesting otherwise. ... Read More


High Court to deliver verdict Monday in Sinha murder case

Dhaka, May 30 -- The High Court is set to deliver its verdict on Jun 2 in the sensational murder case of retired army major Sinha Md Rashed Khan, who was shot dead at a police checkpoint in Cox's Baza... Read More