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New cyber safety ordinance provision clears Digital Security Act defendants

Dhaka, Oct. 9 -- The government has introduced a new provision in the Cyber Protection Ordinance, effectively dismissing all cases filed under the repealed Digital Security Act. As a result, all indi... Read More


Shimanto Bank introduces Bangla QR Code payment service

Dhaka, Oct. 9 -- Shimanto Bank has introduced the Bangla QR Code service, a digital payment system designed to make cashless transactions faster and more convenient. In a media statement issued on Th... Read More


New ordinance increases bank deposit protection to Tk 200,000

Dhaka, Oct. 9 -- The government has approved a draft of the "Deposit Protection Ordinance, 2025", which will increase the deposit guarantee from Tk 100,000 to Tk 200,000 for bank and financial institu... Read More


Bangladesh signs $100mn loan deal with ADB to boost SME sector

Dhaka, Oct. 9 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is extending a loan of $100 million, equivalent to nearly Tk 12.17 billion, to develop and promote Bangladesh's small and medium enterprises (SME) sec... Read More


Political parties to sign 'July National Charter' on Oct 15

Dhaka, Oct. 9 -- Political parties will sign the "July National Charter", which includes decisions on state reform and implementation commitments, on Oct 15. On Thursday, the National Consensus Commi... Read More


HSC, equivalent exam results likely on Oct 16

Dhaka, Oct. 9 -- The chiefs of nine Boards of Intermediate and Secondary Education have announced Oct 16 as the possible date for the publication of the HSC and equivalent examinations' results. Bang... Read More


NBR member Belal Hossain made OSD two days after ACC lawsuit

Dhaka, Oct. 9 -- Mohammad Belal Hossain Chowdhury, a member of the National Board of Revenue, has been made an officer on special duty two days after the Anti-Corruption Commission brought charges of ... Read More


Bangladesh reports four more dengue deaths, 781 hospitalisations in a day

Dhaka, Oct. 9 -- Bangladesh has recorded four more dengue deaths, taking the total fatalities due to the disease to 224 this year, while another 781 patients have been admitted to hospitals around the... Read More


Prominent figures worldwide, including Arundhati Roy, call for Shahidul Alam's release

Dhaka, Oct. 9 -- A dozen prominent figures from around the world, including rights activist Arundhati Roy, have called for the immediate and unconditional release of Bangladeshi photographer Shahidul ... Read More


NCP meets with CEC on Shapla electoral symbol

Dhaka, Oct. 9 -- The National Citizen Party, which is seeking to register as a new political party, has met with the chief election commissioner to discuss its party symbol. The meeting began at the ... Read More