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India's central bank holds policy rate at 5.50pc termed 'neutral' policy stance

Dhaka, Oct. 3 -- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) kept its policy rate unchanged on Wednesday, signalling room to lower rates in December as it assesses the impact of domestic tax cuts and punitive US ... Read More


Northern Bangladesh's flatlands tea industry faces crisis

Dhaka, Oct. 3 -- The flatlands tea industry in northern Bangladesh is confronting a severe crisis, with recent data highlighting a sharp decline in both production and cultivated area, particularly fr... Read More


EC rejects Shapla, offers 50 options

Dhaka, Oct. 3 -- The Election Commission (EC) has asked the National Citizen Party (NCP) to choose an electoral symbol from a list of 50, instead of its preferred Shapla (water lily). While Nagorik Oi... Read More


Arsenal battle past Olympiacos

Dhaka, Oct. 3 -- Gabriel Martinelli's first-half strike, and Bukayo Saka's late second were enough to ensure we continued our 100 per cent start to the league phase of the Champions League. This was ... Read More


Ilias Kanchan suffering from brain tumour, undergoing treatment in London

Dhaka, Oct. 3 -- Dhallywood actor and founder of the Safe Roads Movement (NISCHA) Ilias Kanchan has been diagnosed with a brain tumour. He has been undergoing treatment in London for five months. Ili... Read More


BSEC proposes new sustainable bonds

Dhaka, Oct. 3 -- The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has proposed significant amendments to the Debt Securities Rules, 2021, aiming to strengthen the country's sustainable finance... Read More


Create skilled human resources for sustainable employment: Experts

Dhaka, Oct. 3 -- Experts stressed on creating skilled human resources for sustainable employment in Bangladesh. They said there are a deep link between skilled human resources, employment creation, an... Read More


Scorching heat bakes Sylhet

Dhaka, Oct. 3 -- Residents across Sylhet are suffering under intense heat and relentless sunlight. The city feels like a blazing furnace, with the sun seemingly no longer on the horizon, but hanging d... Read More


Stray dogs infest Sharankhola

Dhaka, Oct. 3 -- The nuisance caused by stray dogs in Sharankhola has created widespread panic among local residents. In the past four days, more than 25 people have been injured in dog attacks, with ... Read More


Dengue fatalities hit again with more deaths

Dhaka, Oct. 3 -- Bangladesh has reported two more dengue deaths in the past 24 hours, raising the tally of deaths to more than 200 this year. This marks the fourth-highest annual death toll from deng... Read More