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Holcim Group reaffirms commitment to Bangladeshi market

Dhaka, April 9 -- Holcim Group Executive Committee Member and Region Head of Asia, the Middle East and Africa Martin Kriegner on Wednesday met Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus and reaffirmed commitme... Read More


Severe punishment for those behind missing animals at Gazipur Safari Park: Rizwana

Dhaka, April 9 -- Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Wednesday said that those responsible for the disappearance of rare animals at Gazipur Safari Park will face severe punishment. "Not just ... Read More


Bangladesh "better positioned" to capitalise on emerging global trade dynamics: Inditex

, April 9 -- Addressing the complexities of global trade and its implications for countries like Bangladesh, Chief Executive Officer of Spanish clothing retailer Inditex Oscar Garcia Maceiras on Wedne... Read More


Dhaka bourse sees rise after slump, highest turnover since Eid

Dhaka, April 9 -- After three days of decline, the Dhaka Stock Exchange rebounded on Wednesday, recording its highest turnover since the Eid holidays. The DSEX, the benchmark index of the DSE, gained... Read More


Islamic banks are being merged into two: Governor

Dhaka, April 9 -- Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Ahsan H. Mansur said all Islamic banks will be merged into two entities. He said, 'political interference in banks will be stopped so that no one can est... Read More


Govt to procure 17.5 lakh tonnes of Boro paddy at Tk 36, rice Tk 49

, April 9 -- This year, the government will procure 17.5 lakh tonnes of Boro paddy and rice at Tk 36 and Tk 49, respectively, marking an increase of Tk 4 from the previous year. Of the total procurem... Read More


Strengthening healthcare system: Dr Yunus seeks greater collaboration with UK

Dhaka, April 9 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday sought greater collaboration with the United Kingdom in strengthening Bangladesh's healthcare system. The issue was discussed during a... Read More


NCP leaders Hasnat, Sarjis lodge complaints to ACC

Dhaka, April 9 -- Hasnat Abdullah and Sarjis Alam, key leaders of the National Citizens Party (NCP), on Wednesday lodged complaints to Chairman of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Abdul Momen. "W... Read More


Hajj won't be accepted with 'haram money': Adviser Khalid

Dhaka, April 9 -- Religious Affairs Adviser AFM Khalid Hasan on Wednesday emphasised that Hajj must be performed with halal money saying, pilgrimage will not be accepted if performed with haram earnin... Read More


Shomi Kaiser, Dipu Moni among 10 shown arrested in fresh cases

Dhaka, April 9 -- A Dhaka court on Wednesday showed 10 people including actress Shomi Kaiser, former MPs Dipu Moni, Amir Hossain Amu and Salman F Rahman, arrested in new cases filed in different polic... Read More