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Central bank directs banks, MFS operators to ensure uninterrupted digital transactions during Eid

Dhaka, May 22 -- Bangladesh Bank (BB) on Thursday issued a set of directives to all banks, Mobile Financial Services (MFS) providers, Payment Service Providers (PSPs), and Payment System Operators (PS... Read More


Two BU Chhatra Dal leaders expelled over extortion allegations

Barishal, May 22 -- Two leaders of the Barishal University unit of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), ruling party BNP's student front, have been expelled from their organisational posts over allegations... Read More


Jute workers block road in Khulna for 3rd straight day over raw jute export curbs

Khulna, May 21 -- Jute workers in Khulna blocked road for the third consecutive day on Thursday, demanding the unconditional withdrawal of the ban on raw jute exports and compensation for workers who ... Read More


'Office air' trend highlights impact of long indoor work hours on health and appearance

Dhaka, May 21 -- A growing social media trend dubbed "office air" is drawing attention to how long hours spent in indoor office environments may leave people feeling and looking more tired, dull and l... Read More


70.73% of Cabinet decisions implemented: Cabinet Division

Dhaka, May 21 -- The Cabinet Division on Thursday said the implementation rate of decisions taken at Cabinet meetings stood at 70.73 percent as of April 30. According to a Cabinet Division press rele... Read More


FM's recent China visit injects fresh momentum into 'Belt and Road' cooperation: Yao Wen

Dhaka, May 21 -- Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen has said Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman's recent visit to China had injected fresh momentum into 'Belt and Road' cooperation, ... Read More


Over 70m warning messages sent to users seeking child abuse material: report

Dhaka, May 21 -- More than 70 million warning messages have been issued to individuals attempting to access child sexual abuse material (CSAM) online over the past two years, according to the Lucy Fai... Read More


Dhaka exhibition spotlights women's role in coastal climate resilience

Dhaka, May 21 -- day photography exhibition titled "Voice of Coastal Climate Resilience" began in Dhaka on Thursday, showcasing the struggles, leadership and adaptation efforts of women living in Bang... Read More


Robust IPR framework vital for FDI, global supply chain integration: AmCham

Dhaka, May 21 -- Business leaders and trade experts have emphasised that a secure and robust Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) framework is a strategic necessity for Bangladesh to attract Foreign Dir... Read More


Dhaka-Ctg Highway sees 10-km gridlock in Cumilla

Dhaka, May 21 -- kilometre traffic jam, triggered by a road accident, choked the Cumilla section of the Dhaka-Chattogram Highway on Thursday morning, causing immense suffering for commuters. The grid... Read More