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UNDP to support Bangladesh's capital market with thematic bond development

DHAKA, Jan. 28 -- The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has assured support to Bangladesh's capital market by strengthening the thematic bond market, with a focus on promoting green and sust... Read More


Bangladesh's foreign debt repayment tops $2bn in first half of FY

Dhaka, Jan. 28 -- Bangladesh's foreign debt repayment crossed the $2 billion mark in the first six months of the current fiscal year (FY), as the government continues to face mounting pressure from ri... Read More


BNP-Jamaat clash leaves 30 injured in Sherpur

Sherpur, Jan. 28 -- At least 30 people were injured in a clash between supporters of Jamaat-e-Islami and the BNP in Jhenaigati upazila of Sherpur on Wednesday afternoon. At least six motorcycles and ... Read More


Doesn't matter who thinks what about Bangladesh decision on drone making: Foreign Adviser

DHAKA, Jan. 28 -- Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Wednesday defended the government's decision to set up a UAV (drone) manufacturing and assembly plant in Bangladesh with support from Chi... Read More


Jamaat leader's house set on fire in Bogura

Bogura, Jan. 28 -- Miscreants set the house of a local Jamaat leader on fire at Burujbazar of Gabtoli upazila in Bogura district early Wednesday. Shahadat Hossain, superintendent of Bogura Police, sa... Read More


BNP accuses Jamaat of exploiting religious sentiments in electioneering

Dhaka, Jan. 28 -- BNP on Wednesday accused Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami of exploiting religious sentiments and trying to buy votes during the ongoing election campaign, calling it a clear case of politi... Read More


Man stabbed dead in Dhaka

, Jan. 28 -- year-old man was stabbed to death allegedly by a street vendor following an altercation in Dhanmondi area of the capital on Tuesday night. The deceased was identified as Rony Khandaker, ... Read More


Journalist Anis Alamgir now shown arrested in ACC case

Dhaka, Jan. 28 -- Journalist Anis Alamgir has been shown arrested in a graft and money laundering case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Sabbir Fa... Read More


50th BCS: Writ petition filed seeking postponement of preliminary exam

Dhaka, Jan. 28 -- A writ petition was filed with the High Court on Wednesday seeking its directive to postpone the 50th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) preliminary examination scheduled for January 30.... Read More


No security situation warrants diplomats' families to go back home: Touhid Hossain

Dhaka, Jan. 28 -- Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Wednesday said there is no situation in the country that would compel foreign diplomats to send their family members back home, stressing... Read More