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Bangladesh launches 'convertible taka account' service for expatriates

Dhaka, June 23 -- Bangladesh Bank has launched a new banking feature called the "convertible taka account" for expatriates, making it the first of its kind in the country. Through this, expatriates w... Read More


Over 700 civilians killed by Myanmar military in six months, UN finds

Dhaka, June 23 -- Myanmar's military killed more than 700 civilians in six months, including hundreds of women and children, according to a UN report cited by the BBC. The report from the UN Human Ri... Read More


Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first player to score in six World Cups

Dhaka, June 23 -- Portuguese goal-machine Cristiano Ronaldo has etched his name into football history, becoming the first player to score in six different World Cups. The 41-year-old striker reached ... Read More


Swords, spears, firecrackers all banned at Dhaka's Ashura processions, says DMP

Dhaka, June 23 -- Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has banned the carrying of weapons and weapon-like items, as well as the use of fireworks and firecrackers, during Ashura processions in the capital o... Read More


445 earthquake-safe shelters identified in Dhaka: minister

Dhaka, June 23 -- The government has designated 445 safe shelters across Dhaka to protect residents in the event of earthquakes and other emergencies, Disaster Management Minister Asadul Habib Dulu ha... Read More


India clarifies immigration query of Advisor Zahed at Delhi airport

Dhaka, June 23 -- The Indian government has said Prime Minister's Information Advisor Zahed Ur Rahman was questioned at Delhi airport over his SAARC visa visit before being allowed entry. Ministry of... Read More


Advisor Zahed says Awami League's fate depends on crimes against humanity trial

Dhaka, June 23 -- The court of law will decide whether the Awami League will be banned as a party, the Prime Minister's Information and Broadcasting Advisor Zahed Ur Rahman has said. At a press confe... Read More


Advisor Zahed says court will decide on banning Awami League as a party

Dhaka, June 23 -- The prime minister's Information and Broadcasting Advisor Zahed Ur Rahman has said the court will decide whether the Awami League will be banned as a party. At a press briefing at t... Read More


Tarique courts global investors in busy Dalian schedule focused on foreign investment

Dhaka, June 23 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has spent a packed day in China's northeastern city of Dalian with a strong focus on attracting foreign investment. On Tuesday, it marked his first par... Read More


Lawyer faces questioning for FB advertisement 'featuring' PM's daughter Zaima

Dhaka, June 23 -- A Dhaka court has granted police permission to question lawyer Shafiq Nazrul in custody for allegedly using a photo of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's daughter Zaima Rahman in an adv... Read More