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Bank Merger: Bangladesh Bank unveils 2-phase refund plan

, Nov. 6 -- Bangladesh Bank has laid out a clear two-phase mechanism for depositors of five merging Shariah-based banks to recover their funds, prioritising small savers and ensuring the security of a... Read More


BGB denounces rumour of Indian encroachment in Lalmonirhat

Dhaka, Nov. 6 -- Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) on Thursday strongly condemned and protested a social media rumour claiming that India has occupied 62 kilometres of territory in Lalmonirhat. In an off... Read More


Dengue: 5 dead, 1,034 hospitalised in 24hrs

Dhaka, Nov. 6 -- The dengue crisis in Bangladesh continues to deteriorate as five more patients died and 1,034 were admitted to hospitals across the country in the 24 hours till Thursday morning. Wit... Read More


Jamaat, allies submit memo to CA, warn of 'Different Dhaka' on Nov 11

, Nov. 6 -- e-Islami, along with seven other political parties, on Thursday submitted a five-point memorandum to Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus, urging the implementation of the July Charter and call... Read More


BEPZA seals $111mn deals for Mirsarai industries; 7,600 jobs expected

Dhaka, Nov. 6 -- Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) has signed agreements with four companies to set up industries at the BEPZA Economic Zone in Mirsarai, Chattogram, involving a tot... Read More


BCB finalizes 5 franchises for upcoming BPL season

Dhaka, Nov. 6 -- The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Governing Council has finalized the lineup of franchises for the upcoming season of the country's flagship T20 tournament. The franchises are Dhak... Read More


Misinformation big threat to democracy: Shafiqul Alam

Dhaka, Nov. 6 -- Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam has warned that the future of democracy could be in jeopardy if the incoming government fails to effectively combat misinformation and di... Read More


Court orders freeze of 81 bank accounts of ex-minister Maya, family

Dhaka, Nov. 6 -- A Dhaka court on Thursday ordered the freezing of 81 bank accounts belonging to former minister Mofazzal Hossain Chowdhury Maya and his family in a graft case. Dhaka Metropolitan Sen... Read More


3 shops gutted in Narail fire

Narail, Nov. 6 -- Three shops were gutted in a fire which broke out at Gobra Bazar in Sadar upazila of Narail district early Thursday. Masud Rana, Station Master of Narail Fire Service, said the fire... Read More


BNP's Mosharraf calls on people to unite for fair Feb election

, Nov. 6 -- BNP senior leader Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain on Thursday urged people from all walks of life to extend their cooperation in holding the next national election in February next year, foili... Read More