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Bangladesh rakes in $3bn in April as remittance inflows extend strong streak amid global turmoil

Dhaka, May 3 -- Remittance inflows into Bangladesh have continued their strong upward trend despite ongoing global conflicts, with expatriates sending more than $3 billion for the fifth consecutive mo... Read More


Police warn vehicle owners, drivers against 'video-case' fraud

Dhaka, May 3 -- The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has warned vehicle owners and drivers to remain cautious about fraudulent messages demanding payment of fines for traffic violations detected throug... Read More


RMP chief, NSI director among 17 senior police officers sent into compulsory retirement

Dhaka, May 3 -- The government has sent 17 senior police officers, including the Rangpur Metropolitan Police (RMP) commissioner and officers of deputy inspector general (DIG) and additional DIG ranks,... Read More


Government forces Rangpur police chief, NSI director into retirement

Dhaka, May 3 -- The government has sent 17 senior police officers, including the Rangpur Metropolitan Police (RMP) commissioner and officers of deputy inspector general (DIG) and additional DIG ranks,... Read More


After Makalu summit, Babar Ali eyes nine more eight-thousanders

Dhaka, May 3 -- Bangladeshi mountaineer Babar Ali has set his sights on climbing the remaining nine peaks above 8,000m after successfully summiting Mount Makalu, the world's fifth-highest mountain. I... Read More


Bangladesh export earnings rise 33% in April after eight-month slump

Dhaka, May 3 -- Bangladesh's export earnings have rebounded in April, rising almost 33 percent year-on-year after declining for eight straight months. The country earned more than $4 billion from mer... Read More


Radisson Blu Dhaka appoints Manfuza Chowdhury as assistant director of marketing

Dhaka, May 3 -- Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden has promoted Manfuza Masud Chowdhury to assistant director of marketing, recognising her performance and contributions to the hotel's marketing operatio... Read More


Floods and labour shortage double blow to Boro farmers in Kishoreganj

Dhaka, May 3 -- As floodwaters swallow thousands of hectares of Boro paddy in Kishoreganj, farmers say they are facing a second crisis: a crippling shortage of labour that has driven daily wages to re... Read More


Customers lock Sammilito Bank branches demanding savings back in Chattogram

Dhaka, May 3 -- Depositors of several units of Sammilito Islami Bank have taken to the streets in Chattogram, locking branch gates and demanding immediate access to their savings and promised profits.... Read More


No measles vaccine shortage in Bangladesh, 81% of target children covered: health minister

Dhaka, May 3 -- Health Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain has said 81 percent of the targeted children in Bangladesh have already been brought under measles vaccination coverage, amid reports of more ... Read More