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Bangladesh Bank to issue Tk 3,000 crore 'Sukuk' bond

Dhaka, Feb. 13 -- In a move to finance the second phase of a crucial rural bridge construction project, Bangladesh Bank has decided to issue an Islamic bond, or 'Sukuk', worth Tk 3,000 crore. The dec... Read More


Housewife 'gang raped' in Faridpur; 4 held

, Feb. 13 -- A housewife has reportedly been raped by five people in Bhanga upazila of Faridpur district. She was reportedly raped on January 30 and a complaint was lodged with Bhanga Police Station ... Read More


Four held over woman's 'gang rape' in Faridpur

, Feb. 13 -- Four people have been arrested in connection with the gang rape of a woman in Bhanga upazila of Faridpur district. Police arrested them on Wednesday night, said Moksedur Rahman, officer-... Read More


Vice President Martin Raiser reaffirms WB support for Bangladesh's economic reforms

Dhaka, Feb. 13 -- World Bank Vice President for South Asia Martin Raiser concluded his visit to Bangladesh on Thursday has reaffirmed its support for economic reforms critical for Bangladesh's inclusi... Read More


People to decide on AL ban, says Fakhrul

Dhaka, Feb. 13 -- BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said it is up to the country's people to decide whether the Awami League should completely be banned or barred from the upcoming... Read More


ACC files 4 cases against ex-finance minister Kamal, family

Dhaka, Feb. 13 -- Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed four cases against former finance minister AHM Mustafa Kamal and his family on charges of acquiring illegal assets worth TK 167.56 crore and unu... Read More


bKash launches 'Digital Union' to bring safe digital transactions to rural areas

Dhaka, Feb. 13 -- bKash, a mobile financial service provider, has launched 'Digital Union' initiative in two unions of Cumilla to take easy and safe digital transactions to rural people's doorsteps. ... Read More


3 to die for killing trader in B'baria

, Feb. 13 -- A Brahmanbaria court on Thursday convicted three people and sentenced them to death for killing a trader in 2019. Brahmanbaria Additional District and Session Judge Ayesha Akter Shumi ha... Read More


Foreigners in Bangladesh can now access emergency help via 999 in English: IGP

, Feb. 13 -- Foreign nationals in Bangladesh can now access emergency services by calling the national helpline 999, announced Inspector General of Police (IGP) Baharul Alam. The IGP has directed the... Read More


Stock market closes week on upward trend

Dhaka, Feb. 13 -- The week's final trading session at the Dhaka and Chittagong stock exchanges concluded on a positive note, despite a mixed trend throughout the day. On Thursday, the benchmark index... Read More