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Benapole Port on high alert as 125 tonnes of MGMCL

, Jan. 25 -- Authorities at Bangladesh's Benapole land port have heightened security following the arrival of a 125-metric-tonne shipment of explosives destined for the Madhyapara Granite Mining Compa... Read More


Court bars disconnection of utility services to under-construction buildings

, Jan. 25 -- The High Court has issued a six-month injunction restraining the authorities concerned from disconnecting electricity, gas and water connections to under-construction buildings in Dhaka. ... Read More


NBR targets faster cargo clearance, simpler customs rules, says its chairman

, Jan. 25 -- National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Md Abdur Rahman Khan on Sunday said the authority is prioritising trade facilitation, quicker cargo clearance and greater transparency through a b... Read More


1000-bed Bangladesh-China Friendship Hospital, 24 other projects get ECNEC nod

, Jan. 25 -- The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) on Sunday approved 25 development projects worth Tk 45,191.27 crore including a 1,000-bed Bangladesh-China Friendship Gene... Read More


Tarique pledges strict law enforcement, anti-corruption measures

, Jan. 25 -- BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Sunday pledged a zero-tolerance stance against corruption and vowed to strengthen public security if his party comes to power through the 13th parliamentary... Read More


No hide-and-seek, elections to be transparent: CEC

, Jan. 25 -- Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin on Sunday assured foreign diplomats that the upcoming national election will be held in transparent and credible manners amid foolproof s... Read More


Bangladesh economic growth projected at 5% in 2026 amid inflation pressure

, Jan. 25 -- Bangladesh's economic outlook for 2026 reflects a balance between moderate growth potential-estimated at around 5 percent-and persistent structural challenges with inflation expected to e... Read More


Two motorcyclists killed in Dhaka road crash

, Jan. 25 -- Two motorcyclists were killed when a truck hit their motorcycle at Shanir Akhra in the Jatrabari area of the capital early Sunday. The deceased were identified as Khairul Hossain, 22, a ... Read More


Bangladesh crush Maldives 14-2 to win maiden SAFF women's futsal title

, Jan. 25 -- Bangladesh has made history by lifting the inaugural SAFF Women's Futsal Championship trophy, crushing the Maldives 14-2 in their final match in Bangkok. The commanding victory ensured B... Read More


No level playing field yet for elections, alleges Nahid

, Jan. 25 -- Jamaat alliance candidate for Dhaka-11 and convener of National Citizen Party (NCP) Nahid Islam on Sunday alleged that a level playing field has yet to be ensured for the upcoming nationa... Read More