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Protests erupt in Bangladesh over Israeli attacks on Gaza

Dhaka, April 7 -- People staged strong protests in Dhaka and other parts of the country on Monday condemning the ongoing Israeli attacks on Gaza. The demonstrators demanded an immediate end to Israel... Read More


Robbers loot valuables from a house in Dhaka's Mugda; 4 injured

, April 7 -- Robbers looted valuables from two houses in Green Model Town Residential area in Dhaka's Mugda area early Monday, police said. Sajedur Rahman, officer-in-charge of Mugda Police Station, ... Read More


Consensus Commission expects consensus on reforms by mid-July

Dhaka, April 7 -- Chairman of the National Consensus Commission Prof Ali Riaz said on Monday that the commission aims to build national consensus on reform initiatives by mid-July. "The Commission's ... Read More


Police use water cannons to disperse ex-BDR members

Dhaka, April 7 -- Several members of the former Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) were reportedly injured in a clash with police when the protesters were heading towards the Secretariat demanding to reinstate t... Read More


Bangladesh condemns Israeli killings, human rights violations in Gaza

Dhaka, April 7 -- The government of Bangladesh on Monday expressed its strongest condemnation of the Israeli occupying forces' continued mass killing and gross violations of human rights in the Gaza S... Read More


ARSA chief Ataullah denied bail in Bandarban; sent to jail

, April 7 -- A Bandarban court on Monday sent Myanmar's Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA) chief Ataullah Abu Ammar Jununi to jail after rejecting his bail petition in two separate cases filed over... Read More


Bangladesh saw export growth by 11.44 % in March

Dhaka, April 7 -- Bangladesh exported goods worth $4.25 billion, marking a year-on-year growth of 11.44 percent compared to $3.81 billion in March, 2024. According to the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB... Read More


Interim govt working hard to ensure no future internet shutdowns: Faiz Ahmad

, April 7 -- Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser for ICT Division Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb on Monday said the interim government is working hard to make sure that there would be no shutdown of the interne... Read More


Will introduce startup fund, ease policies for young entrepreneurs: BB Governor

, April 7 -- Bangladesh Bank will establish a dedicated fund to support startups and improve access to finance for emerging entrepreneurs as part of its efforts to foster a more business-friendly envi... Read More


Bangladesh bank to launch Tk 800-900cr fund for startups: Governor

, April 7 -- Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H Mansur on Monday announced that the central bank is taking steps to establish a dedicated fund of Tk 800 to 900 crore to support the country's growing sta... Read More