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Chattogram Port sails to record year as ship arrivals, cargo, revenue post broad-based growth

Dhaka, Jan. 1 -- Chattogram Port has recorded gains across all key indicators over the past year, with higher volumes of containers and bulk cargo handled and a sharp rise in ship arrivals, underscori... Read More


After months of freeze, depositors begin withdrawing funds from merged banks

Dhaka, Jan. 1 -- Depositors of five private Shariah-based banks, which were recently merged to form the Sammilito Islami Bank, have begun withdrawing their savings. Depositors gaining access to their... Read More


Jamaat chief Shafiqur says not everyone gets a farewell like Khaleda's

Dhaka, Jan. 1 -- Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman has said the outpouring of emotion and respect for former prime minister and BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia was not a farewell that "everyone is for... Read More


EC clears Khosru, 7 others to run for Chattogram-11, blocks 4 more

Dhaka, Jan. 1 -- The nomination papers of eight candidates, including BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami candidates, have been approved for Chattogram-11 (port-Patenga) constituency, while four candidates, inclu... Read More


4 killed as truck overturns inside market in Rajshahi's Puthia

Dhaka, Jan. 1 -- Four people have died after a sand-laden truck veered out of control and overturned inside a market in Rajshahi's Puthia. Another person was injured in the accident that occurred at ... Read More


Expelled Rumeen Farhana pledges to carry forward Khaleda's 'mission'

Dhaka, Jan. 1 -- Rumeen Farhana, who has been expelled from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has said she will continue to carry out what she described as the responsibilities entrusted to her ... Read More


Farmgate metro rail accident caused by 'design defect' in curve alignment: investigators

Dhaka, Jan. 1 -- An inquiry into the metro rail mishap in Farmgate has found a possible "design flaw" in the viaduct and its bearing pad may have contributed to it falling on a pedestrian, leading to ... Read More


Arshadur Rouf assumes additional role as attorney general

Dhaka, Jan. 1 -- Mohammad Arshadur Rouf, serving as additional attorney general, has been entrusted with the additional responsibilities of the attorney general. The law ministry announced it on Thur... Read More


Jaishankar's visit should focus on Khaleda's funeral, not bilateral 'politics', says Advisor Touhid

Dhaka, Jan. 1 -- Foreign Advisor Touhid Hossain has urged observers not to read diplomacy into Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's Dhaka visit, saying it should be seen solely as a condole... Read More


'No one will forget her': Crowds pay respects to Khaleda at Zia Udyan

Dhaka, Jan. 1 -- People from all walks of life, including BNP activists, have paid their respects to BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia as the Zia Udyan was opened to the public the day following the burial ... Read More