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Islami Bank board sends MD on compulsory leave before term ends

Dhaka, April 12 -- The board of directors of Islami Bank Bangladesh has sent its Managing Director (MD) Omar Faruk Khan on compulsory leave, less than eight months after his appointment to the top pos... Read More


Pahela Baishakh likely to see rain, thundershowers in Dhaka, elsewhere

Dhaka, April 12 -- Rain and thundershowers accompanied by gusty winds are likely to greet the first day of the Bengali New Year in parts of Bangladesh, a forecast by the Bangladesh Meteorological Depa... Read More


A month after reinstatement, Kohinoor Mia made additional DIG with 11-year backdated promotion

Dhaka, April 12 -- The government has granted a retrospective promotion to police officer Kohinoor Mia, elevating him to the rank of additional deputy inspector general (Addl DIG) just a month after h... Read More


BNP didn't exist in 1971, so its Liberation War claim is invalid, says Shafiqur

Dhaka, April 12 -- Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman has questioned the BNP's claim over the 1971 Liberation War, pointing out that the party had not even been formed at the time. Speaking at an ... Read More


Bangladesh to recruit retired teachers to tackle shortage in private schools, colleges

Dhaka, April 12 -- The education authorities have moved to address the shortage of teachers in private secondary and higher secondary institutions by engaging retired but physically fit educators to s... Read More


PM Tarique urges armed forces to avoid corruption and abuse of power

Dhaka, April 12 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has called for the development of a "disciplined, modern and corruption-free" armed forces, urging military personnel to strictly adhere to constitutio... Read More


Dhaka University enforces entry restrictions, full traffic ban for Pahela Baishakh celebrations

Dhaka, April 12 -- Dhaka University is fully prepared to welcome the Bengali New Year 1433 on Tuesday, Apr 14, with vibrant festivities. The university administration confirmed that all arrangements ... Read More


Commerce minister urges calm, says 'adequate' edible oil supply in market

Dhaka, April 12 -- Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir has urged consumers not to panic, insisting there is an "adequate" supply of edible oil in the market. Speaking to reporters after a meet... Read More


Former speaker Shirin Sharmin released on bail from Kashimpur Central Jail

Dhaka, April 12 -- Former parliament speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury has been released on bail. She walked out of Kashimpur Central Jail in Gazipur at 6:30pm on Sunday, Assistant Inspector General o... Read More


Police allege old video sparked tensions before Kushtia Sufi shrine killing

Dhaka, April 12 -- Police in Kushtia have said the circulation of an old video on social media helped intensify tensions ahead of the killing of self-styled "Sufi shrine leader" Shamim Reza, who was b... Read More