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Magnitude 5.1 earthquake in Myanmar shakes Bangladesh

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- A magnitude 5.1 earthquake in Myanmar have shaken Dhaka and several other parts of Bangladesh. The tremor struck at 10:51pm on Wednesday, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological ... Read More


Jubo League leader Samrat jailed for 20 years in graft case

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- A Dhaka court has sentenced Jubo League leader Ismail Hossain Chowdhury Samrat to 20 years in prison in a case over illegal wealth accumulation and money laundering. Judge Md Zakari... Read More


Janata Bank officer found dead at drug rehabilitation centre in Bogura, family alleges murder

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- A senior bank official has died at a drug rehabilitation centre in Bogura, with his family alleging he was beaten to death. The incident occurred on Tuesday night at "Mayer Ashroy D... Read More


After delays and disputes, Ekushey Book Fair opens Thursday with Bangla Academy awards

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- Bookworms are ready to welcome back the beloved literary festival as the Amar Ekushey Book Fair 2026 opens Thursday afternoon after repeated postponements. Publishers rush to comple... Read More


Ahsan H Mansur leaves Bangladesh Bank with reserves above $30bn

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- Bangladesh Bank's foreign exchange reserves stood at more than $30 billion on the day Ahsan H Mansur was removed from office as governor. The reserves rose notably in recent months ... Read More


Court to give verdict on ex-Jubo League leader Samrat's graft case on Wednesday

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- A Dhaka court will deliver its verdict in a corruption case against ex-Jubo League leader Ismail Hossain Chowdhury Samrat over the illegal accumulation of wealth on Wednesday, Feb 25... Read More


Parliament should impeach President Shahabuddin, says opposition leader Nahid

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- Opposition Chief Whip Nahid Islam has demanded the impeachment and arrest of President Mohammed Shahabuddin. He made the remarks on Wednesday afternoon after visiting the graves of ... Read More


New Bangladesh Bank governor appointed to fit government's policy priorities, says finance minister

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has said the decision to replace the Bangladesh Bank governor was part of a broader effort to bring key institutions in line with the ne... Read More


Saudi Arabia bans poultry and egg imports from Bangladesh, 39 countries over health risks

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- Saudi Arabia has prohibited the import of poultry and table eggs from Bangladesh and 39 other countries as part of precautionary steps to safeguard public health and ensure food safe... Read More


Bangladesh will weigh pros and cons before deciding on US trade deal: commerce minister

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir has said Bangladesh will carefully weigh the potential benefits and drawbacks before deciding whether to pursue a trade agreement with the ... Read More