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Traders see slow Eid business in Islampur amid rising fabric costs

Dhaka, March 12 -- Ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, traders from across Bangladesh usually flock to Islampur, one of Dhaka's largest wholesale fabric markets. They buy local and imported fabrics, including unst... Read More


Chief Advisor Yunus mourns the death of industrialist Syed Manzur Elahi

Dhaka, March 12 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has expressed immense grief over the demise of notable industrialist and former caretaker government advisor Syed Manzur Elahi. In a condolence letter, ... Read More


Only MBBS or BDS degree holders can use 'Dr' title, says High Court

Dhaka, March 12 -- The High Court has ruled that only those who have completed at least a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, or MBBS, degree or a Bachelor of Dental Surgery, or BDS, degree wil... Read More


Parliamentary, Constituent Assembly elections can be held together, says NCP leader Nahid

Dhaka, March 12 -- National Citizen Party, or NCP, Convenor Nahid Islam has said it is possible to hold parliamentary and Constituent Assembly elections at a time in Bangladesh. Speaking at an Iftar ... Read More


BNP's Mirza Abbas questions media silence on businessmen funding political parties

Dhaka, March 12 -- BNP Standing Committee member Mirza Abbas has alleged that the media is not reporting on businessmen who benefited under the previous Awami League government and are now supporting ... Read More


Trade deficit drops 9pc in 7 months as exports grow faster than imports

Dhaka, March 11 -- Bangladesh's trade deficit continues to decline in the 2024-25 financial year as export growth surpasses import expansion. The deficit fell by 9 percent year-on-year to $11.75 bill... Read More


Couple arrested over killing of Habibullah Bahar College vice principal

Dhaka, March 11 -- Police have arrested a couple in connection with the murder of Saifur Rahman Bhuiyan, the acting vice principal of Habibullah Bahar College in Dhaka. Saifur met the couple at a rai... Read More


Hasina family: how much money has been frozen in whose account

Dhaka, March 11 -- Among the 124 bank accounts in the name of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina, her family and associated entities and parties that have been ordered to be frozen, the accounts of ... Read More


What does survey say about Bangladesh's relations with China, India?

Dhaka, March 11 -- A recent survey has revealed the views of Bangladeshis on the country's relations with China and India in the aftermath of the July Uprisin The survey, titled "National Image of Ch... Read More


Man assaults 3 cops in late-night ruckus at Pallabi Police Station over 'lawlessness'

Dhaka, March 11 -- At least three police officers have been injured when a man entered Pallabi Police Station in Dhaka in the dead of night and began punching them indiscriminately. The incident occu... Read More