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Budget will strive to restore public trust in banking system, Khosru says

Dhaka, June 10 -- Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has said the national budget for 2026-27 fiscal year will include measures aimed at restoring public confidence in the banking sector. ... Read More


Bangladesh central bank appoints observer to troubled Islami Bank

Dhaka, June 10 -- The central bank has appointed an observer to Islami Bank Bangladesh amid street protests and heated exchanges in parliament over the troubled lender's top management. The decision ... Read More


Ex-FBCCI chief Mir Nasir seeks 'business-friendly' budget to keep industry afloat, spur fresh investment

Dhaka, June 10 -- Former Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) president Mir Nasir Hossain has called for a business-friendly and industry-friendly budget for fiscal year ... Read More


Bangladesh to dig up grave of actor Salman Shah 30 years after death

Dhaka, June 10 -- A Dhaka court has allowed the exhumation of the remains of film star Chowdhury Mohammad Shahriar Emon, popularly known as Salman Shah, in the presence of an executive magistrate to "... Read More


CPJ urges authorities not to target bdnews24.com journalist amid apparent identity mix-up

Dhaka, June 10 -- The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has said it is monitoring the arrest and hearing of bdnews24.com correspondent Mohammad Asaduzzaman, who was detained from his home in Jash... Read More


Bangladesh public hospitals short of over 9,400 doctors

Dhaka, June 10 -- More than 9,400 doctor positions remain vacant in government hospitals across Bangladesh, the health minister has told parliament. Speaking during a question-and-answer session on W... Read More


ICT summons Ekattor TV broadcast licence in probe into 'Shapla Chattar killings'

Dhaka, June 10 -- The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has summoned the broadcast licence and relevant documentation of private television station Ekattor TV in connection with a case involving all... Read More


PM explains role of women MPs in opposition constituencies, citing government rules

Dhaka, June 10 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has explained the government's decision to assign ruling party women MPs elected to reserved seats to oversee development activities in constituencies r... Read More


ABB chief Mashrur Arefin says entire banking sector 'reeling' from Islami Bank turmoil

Dhaka, June 10 -- Mashrur Arefin, chairman of the Association of Bankers Bangladesh (ABB), has called for a swift resolution to the turmoil surrounding Islami Bank Bangladesh, warning that the dispute... Read More


ICT set to deliver verdict soon for Hanif, Awami League leaders over Kushtia 'killings'

Dhaka, June 10 -- The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) is set to deliver its verdict in the coming days in a crimes against humanity case against four Awami League leaders, including Mahbubul Alam ... Read More