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Bangladesh Bank must use logic and data to reject politically pressured bank approvals, says Salehuddin

Dhaka, April 11 -- Former central bank governor Salehuddin Ahmed has urged the Bangladesh Bank to stand firm against political pressure regarding the approval of new banks. He emphasised that regulat... Read More


Bangladesh measles toll hits 169 as two more die in a day

Dhaka, April 11 -- Two more people have died from measles and related symptoms in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of fatalities since Mar 15 to 169. According to the Directorate General ... Read More


Breakaway Jatiya Party faction to field candidates in local polls, plans nationwide outreach

Dhaka, April 11 -- The Jatiya Party faction led by Anisul Islam Mahmud and Ruhul Amin Howlader has decided to field candidates in local government elections. The decision was taken during a presidium... Read More


BGB recovers 1,400 bullets in Khagrachhari's Panchhari

Dhaka, April 11 -- The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has recovered 1,400 bullets in Panchhari Upazila of Khagrachhari, marking a major ammunition bust in the Chittagong Hill Tracts. The ammunition ca... Read More


Relief Minister Dulu airlifted to Dhaka after falling sick at Saidpur Airport

Dhaka, April 11 -- Relief Minister Asadul Habib Dulu has been airlifted to Dhaka after suddenly falling ill at Saidpur Airport in Nilphamari. He was subsequently admitted to a private hospital in the... Read More


RAB: Nationwide 'unbiased' list of extortionists being prepared for crackdown

Dhaka, April 11 -- The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) is preparing an "unbiased" list of alleged extortionists across the country, a spokesperson for the force has announced. The list will cover all le... Read More


BNP sells 600 plus nomination forms for reserved women's seats in two days

Dhaka, April 11 -- The number of candidates seeking nomination for the reserved seats for women with BNP backing in the parliament has exceeded 600 in two days. Revealing the number at the party's ce... Read More


25,000 hectares of Boro rice at risk after Dekhar Haor embankment breach

Dhaka, April 11 -- Hundreds of farmers across four Upazilas in Sunamganj are facing the risk of losing their Boro rice crop, cultivated on approximately 25,000 hectares, after upstream water began flo... Read More


Chief Selector Bashar says Bangladesh seek Shakib's long-term comeback

Dhaka, April 11 -- Habibul Bashar, chief selector of the Bangladesh men's cricket team, has reiterated his desire to see Shakib Al Hasan return to national duty for an extended period On Saturday, Ba... Read More


Another child dies of measles symptoms in Sylhet

Dhaka, April 11 -- Another infant has died with measles symptoms at Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital, raising concerns over a growing outbreak. The child passed away in the hospital's inten... Read More