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PM Tarique calls Pilkhana killings an 'assault on nation's sovereignty'

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has described the 2009 killing of Army officers at Pilkhana as an attempt to undermine Bangladesh's sovereignty. On Wednesday, Tarique said the massacr... और पढ़ें


Officials force out governor's advisor Ahsan Ullah as protests rock Bangladesh Bank

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- Officials at Bangladesh Bank have forcibly removed Ahsan Ullah, advisor to the governor, shortly after outgoing Governor Ahsan H Mansur faced criticism from staff who labelled him "a... और पढ़ें


BB Governor Mostaqur aims to 'restore confidence', cut interest rates amid slowing credit

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- Newly appointed Bangladesh Bank Governor Md Mostaqur Rahman has signalled that "restoring trust" in the banking sector will be his top priority, alongside efforts to lower interest r... और पढ़ें


Primary scholarship exams scheduled for April, kindergartens included

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- The primary scholarship examination, postponed last year over legal complications, will be held in the first week of April ahead of Eid ul-Azha. Students from private schools and ki... और पढ़ें


Dhaka court sentences man to death for strangling wife in Bhatara

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- A Dhaka court has sentenced a man to death for strangling his wife in Bhatara 13 years ago. The sentencing concluded a long-running murder trial that began after the victim was foun... और पढ़ें


Written exams for 50th BCS to begin on Apr 9

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- The written exams for the 50th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) will begin on Apr 9, the Public Service Commission (PSC) has announced. In a notice issued on Wednesday, the commission... और पढ़ें


Mirza Fakhrul calls for 'impartial' probe into Pilkhana killings

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- BNP Secretary General and Local Government Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has called for an "impartial" investigation into the 2009 Pilkhana killings. He made the call on Wedn... और पढ़ें


Bangladesh breaks with precedent, names businessman Mostaqur Rahman as central bank chief

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- Bangladesh has appointed garment industry entrepreneur Md Mostaqur Rahman as governor of Bangladesh Bank, an unusual political and institutional departure for a post historically hel... और पढ़ें


Government appoints Mostaqur Rahman new Bangladesh Bank governor

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- Garment industry entrepreneur and finance professional Md Mostaqur Rahman has been appointed governor of Bangladesh Bank for a four-year term, replacing Ahsan H Mansur. The finance ... और पढ़ें


Bangladesh keeps minimum Fitra unchanged at Tk 110

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- The government has kept the minimum rate of Fitra, a charitable donation by well-off Muslims at the end of Ramadan, at Tk 110 per person in 2026. The maximum amount also remains unc... और पढ़ें