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101 'money launderers' of more than Tk 2 billion each identified: Salehuddin

Bangladesh, Aug. 13 -- Bangladesh has identified 101 individuals suspected of laundering over Tk 2 billion each, Finance Advisor Salehuddin Ahmed has said. Pressed on whether repatriation could be ac... Read More


Heavy rain to drum down in four divisions

Bangladesh, Aug. 13 -- Parts of the Rajshahi, Rangpur, Mymensingh, and Sylhet divisions are expected to see heavy to very heavy rain on Wednesday due to the active southwest monsoon, according to the ... Read More


Breakaway Jatiya Party faction seeks EC recognition amid deepening rift

Bangladesh, Aug. 13 -- The Jatiya Party faction led by Anisul Islam Mahmud and Ruhul Amin Howlader has applied to the Election Commission (EC) for formal recognition after holding a national council w... Read More


Two students fall ill during hunger strike for health reforms in Barishal

Bangladesh, Aug. 12 -- Two students have fallen ill while taking part in a hunger strike outside Barishal's Sher-e-Bangla Medical College Hospital to demand reforms in the country's healthcare sector.... Read More


Policeman injured in raid after Awami League conducts flash procession in Chattogram

Bangladesh, Aug. 12 -- A policeman has been attacked and injured during a raid in Chattogram after a flash procession by the Awami League was reported in the port city. The incident occurred in the I... Read More


EC to verify field data of 22 new parties for registration

Bangladesh, Aug. 12 -- The Election Commission (EC) has decided to investigate the field situation of 22 political parties seeking registration. Following a meeting on Monday, Election Commissioner A... Read More


Economic headwinds drag Bangladesh's private sector credit growth to '10-year' low

Bangladesh, Aug. 12 -- Private sector credit growth in Bangladesh has slumped to its lowest level in a decade, in keeping with a downward spiral beginning during the July Uprising. According to Bangl... Read More


How did two bodies end up in a car? Mystery still puzzles police

Bangladesh, Aug. 12 -- Police have gained some clues about the victims' movements following the recovery of two bodies from a car parked in the basement of Sirajul Islam Medical College in Dhaka's Mou... Read More


Cartoonist Kishore alleges retired DGFI officer Afizur connected to numerous torture cases

Bangladesh, Aug. 12 -- After his release from jail, cartoonist Ahmed Kabir Kishore has publicly claimed a "striking resemblance" between a sketch of alleged torturers and retired DGFI officer major Af... Read More


Bangladesh and Malaysia sign five MoUs, exchange three notes

Bangladesh, Aug. 12 -- Bangladesh and Malaysia have signed five Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and exchanged three notes in different areas of cooperation on the first day of Chief Advisor Muhammad... Read More