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Prof Yunus calls on armed forces to uphold public trust in elections

Dhaka, Jan. 26 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Monday urged the top leadership of the Armed Forces to maintain the highest level of caution during the election period, warning that any lapse i... Read More


Global players' body backs Bangladesh, but ignores core safety concerns Bangladesh raised

Dhaka, Jan. 26 -- The World Cricketers' Association (WCA) has expressed deep concern over Bangladesh's exclusion from the 2026 T20 World Cup, describing the absence of a major cricketing nation from t... Read More


PKSF signs deal 5 commercial banks to fund partner organizations

Dhaka, Jan. 26 -- Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) on Monday signed five separate Credit Guarantee Agreements with Jamuna Bank PLC, Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC, Trust Bank PLC, Mercantile Bank PLC, and NCC... Read More


France, Bangladesh share common vision for peace, multilateralism: French Ambassador

Dhaka, Jan. 26 -- France and Bangladesh share a common commitment to peace, multilateralism and the rules-based international order, French Ambassador to Bangladesh Jean-Marc Sere-Charlet said on Mond... Read More


Chevron's CSR: Rotaplast completed 54 life-changing surgeries in Sylhet

Dhaka, Jan. 26 -- The Oil and Gas major Chevron sponsored a 10-day medical mission, providing free reconstructive surgeries to 54 patients, which concluded with a formal closing ceremony in Sylhet. T... Read More


Hajj agencies must finalise housing arrangements by Jan 28: Ministry

, Jan. 26 -- The Religious Affairs Ministry has directed all lead agencies to complete the rental of accommodation for Hajj pilgrims in Makkah and Madinah by January 28, as many agencies are yet to fi... Read More


Govt moves to merge BIDA, BEZA, BEPZA, MIDA

Dhaka, Jan. 26 -- The interim government on Monday decided to merge all investment promotion agencies (IPAs) in Bangladesh in a move aimed at simplifying procedures and making the country more investo... Read More


Jamaat alleges harassment of its female campaigners

Dhaka, Jan. 26 -- e-Islam on Monday lodged several complaints with the Election Commission, alleging that its women activists and school teachers enlisted under the Monthly Pay Order (MPO) are facing ... Read More


HC grants six-month bail to BCL leader Saddam on humanitarian grounds

Dhaka, Jan. 26 -- The High Court on Monday granted six-month bail to Jewel Hasan Saddam, Bagerhat Sadar upazila president of the banned Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), on humanitarian grounds followi... Read More


Salinity in Khulna's water may reach near-ocean levels in 50 years: Ainun Nishat

Khulna, Jan. 26 -- Water and climate expert Dr Ainun Nishat has warned that salinity levels in Khulna city's water could rise to near-ocean levels within the next 50 years, posing serious threats to t... Read More