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NCT deal: Ctg Port workers go on hunger strike

Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- Workers at Chittagong Port have launched a hunger strike demanding the cancellation of a concession agreement with Dubai-based DP World to operate the New Mooring Container Terminal ... Read More


Litton's century puts Bangladesh in command

Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- Litton Das turned a day of missed chances into a landmark century as Bangladesh tightened their grip on the Abu Dhabi Test, leaving Afghanistan staring at a formidable 479-run target... Read More


Litton ton propels Tigers' victory push

Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- Litton Das struck his seventh Test century as Bangladesh declared their second innings on 372-7 to set Afghanistan a daunting target of 479 on the fourth day of the one-off Test in A... Read More


Litton, Miraz stretch Bangladesh lead to 443

Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- Litton Das rode his luck to an unbeaten 81 as Bangladesh extended their lead over Afghanistan to a commanding 443 runs at lunch on the fourth day of the one-off Test in Abu Dhabi. B... Read More


Bangladesh eyes fresh LNG deal with Qatar

Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- Bangladesh has explored a new long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply deal with Qatar while seeking Saudi Arabia's help to strengthen energy security, as a Saudi power company e... Read More


Ektaa Kapoor announces 'The Dirty Picture 2'

Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- Producer Ektaa Kapoor has announced a sequel to "The Dirty Picture", 15 years after the Vidya Balan-starrer hit cinemas. Ektaa confirmed that "The Dirty Picture 2" is in the works, ... Read More


Beyond AI prompts: The skills bosses really want

Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- Knowing how to write effective prompts for artificial intelligence tools may no longer be enough to stand out at work, with business leaders increasingly emphasising curiosity, adapt... Read More


Foreign debt hits record $115bn

Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- Bangladesh's foreign debt has climbed to a record $114.98 billion, rising nearly $4 billion in just three months as public-sector liabilities surged. The Bangladesh Bank released th... Read More


Net FDI rises 12.78% in April-June

Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- Bangladesh's net foreign direct investment (FDI) has risen 12.78 percent year-on-year to $346.9 million in April-June. The increase was driven by reinvested earnings, which offset d... Read More


UP polls to begin Jan 21

Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- The Election Commission will hold elections to Union Parishads (union councils) across Bangladesh in five phases, with the first round of voting scheduled for Jan 21, 2027. The deci... Read More