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Rupali Bank's operation to remain suspended for 5 days

, July 1 -- All the transactions and official activities of state-owned Rupali Bank PLC will remain suspended for five days from July 4 due to data centre relocation. Department of Off-Site Supervisi... Read More


Road ahead very challenging but filled with great potential: Prof Yunus

Dhaka, July 1 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday urged people to resist any resurgence of dictatorship in the country, emphasising that history has shown the power of a united and awakene... Read More


Govt slashes interest rates on saving tools for 2025 second half

Dhaka, July 1 -- In a move to manage national borrowing, the government has slashed interest rates on all types of National Savings Certificates (NSCs) for the second half of 2025, setting the ceiling... Read More


Low-cost AC bus service launched for tourists to Sada Pathor in Sylhet

, July 1 -- To make the visit of the popular tourist destination of Sada Pathor in Sylhet comfortable and affordable, a low-cost air-conditioned bus service was launched on Tuesday on the Sylhet-Sadap... Read More


BNP's discussion on first anniversary of July uprising underway

Dhaka, July 1 -- BNP's discussion titled 'Mass Uprising 2024: National Unity and Democratic Journey' began on Tuesday afternoon, marking the first anniversary of the July-August mass uprising. The pr... Read More


Online income tax submission is gaining momentum, says NBR

Dhaka, July 1 -- A total of 17,12,492 taxpayers submitted their income tax returns online during the fiscal year ending June 30, while 21,65,321 individuals completed their e-return registration. The... Read More


19 dengue deaths, 5951 cases recorded in June alone

Dhaka, July 1 -- Bangladesh witnessed 19 deaths and 5,951 dengue cases in June as the mosquito-borne disease continues to spread rapidly across the country with the onset of the monsoon, according to ... Read More


Dengue claims 1 more life; 386 hospitalised in 24hrs

Dhaka, July 1 -- One more death was reported from dengue in 24 hours till Thursday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 43 this year. During the ... Read More


Expatriate 'dies by suicide' after 'killing' ex-wife in M'singh

, July 1 -- A Bangladeshi expatriate in Oman allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself from the ceiling of his house after killing his ex-wife at Gulkibari in Mymensingh district town on Tuesday.... Read More


Four held in Istanbul over Prophet Muhammad cartoon, insult to religious values

Dhaka, July 1 -- Four people have been detained in Istanbul for publishing a cartoon of Prophet Muhammad, which authorities say insults religious values. The arrests follow an investigation launched ... Read More