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Canadian High Commissioner meets Prof Ali Riaz

Dhaka, July 9 -- Canadian High Commissioner Ajit Singh on Wednesday met Vice-Chair of the National Consensus Commission Prof Ali Riaz to discuss the progress of the commission's works to build an agre... Read More


Dhaka, Beijing need to unite to defend WTO rules: Ambassador Yao

Dhaka, July 9 -- imposed tariffs, Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen on Wednesday said Bangladesh and China need to work to safeguard the WTO (World Trade Organization) rules and multilateral tr... Read More


Dr Salehuddin denies IMF, WB influence on Bangladesh reforms

Dhaka, July 9 -- Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Wednesday dismissed the perception that the ongoing reforms in Bangladesh are being carried out under the prescription of the World Bank and the... Read More


Two friends die after fall from Melkhum Trail in Mirsarai

Chattogram, July 9 -- Two friends died and three others were injured after falling from the picturesque but challenging Melkhum Trail of Mirsarai in Chattogram on Wednesday. The deceased were identif... Read More


Business leaders stress Bangladesh-Thailand FTA to unlock regional trade potential

Dhaka, July 9 -- Business leaders from Bangladesh and Thailand on Wednesday stressed the importance of implementing a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the two countries to unlock regional trade oppo... Read More


Bangladesh Bank introduces new policy to boost startup financing and youth employment

Dhaka, July 9 -- The Bangladesh Bank on Wednesday introduced a new master circular revising policies to streamline and accelerate financing for the burgeoning startup sector. Recognising startups as ... Read More


Beijing working with Dhaka, Islamabad to follow up "concrete cooperation": Ambassador Yao

Dhaka, July 9 -- Describing the recently held tripartite meeting as an effort to have "concrete cooperation" in certain areas, Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen on Wednesday said they are worki... Read More


Subrata Bain put on 7-day remand in Jubo Dal leader murder case

Dhaka, July 9 -- A Dhaka court on Wednesday placed Subrata Bain alias Fateh Ali on a 7-day remand in a case filed over the murder of Jubo Dal leader Md Arif Shikder in the capital's Hatirjheel area. ... Read More


EC moves to amend RPO ahead of general election

Dhaka, July 9 -- The Election Commission has taken an initiative to amend the Representation of the People Order (RPO) 1972 ahead of the next general election. The commission meeting to be held on Th... Read More


Dengue claims one more life; 406 new cases recorded in 24hrs

Dhaka, July 9 -- The country reported one more death from dengue in the 24 hours till Wednesday morning, taking this year's death toll from the mosquito-borne disease to 52, according to the Directora... Read More