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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


Man shot dead in public after 'tiff' at Raozan market

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- An elderly man has been shot dead in public over a "tiff" at a market in Chattogram's Raozan. The incident occurred at Oli Mia's Hat in the Purba Guzra Union around 7:15pm on Wednes... Read More


Rajshahi DIG issues 'special directive' for AL leaders 'capable of reorganising party'

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- The deputy inspector general (DIG) of Rajshahi Range has ordered police to show Awami League leaders and activists who are "capable of reorganising the party" after securing bail as ... Read More


PM Tarique calls Pilkhana killings an 'assault on nation's sovereignty'

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has described the 2009 killing of Army officers at Pilkhana as an attempt to undermine Bangladesh's sovereignty. On Wednesday, Tarique said the massacr... Read More


Officials force out governor's advisor Ahsan Ullah as protests rock Bangladesh Bank

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- Officials at Bangladesh Bank have forcibly removed Ahsan Ullah, advisor to the governor, shortly after outgoing Governor Ahsan H Mansur faced criticism from staff who labelled him "a... Read More