Bangladesh to roll out 22,000 Farmer Cards in pilot phase

Dhaka, March 17 -- The government has decided to provide Farmer Cards to 22,000 farmers in an initial pilot programme. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will formally launch the scheme in Tangail Sadar o... Read More

Slow traffic, fare gripes mark early Eid rush on Dhaka-Ctg Highway in Cumilla

Dhaka, March 17 -- Traffic pressure has increased on the Cumilla stretch of the Dhaka-Chattogram Highway as people begin heading home for Eid, slowing vehicular movement in several areas though severe... Read More

Two toddlers drown in Meherpur pond

Dhaka, March 17 -- Two young boys have drowned in Meherpur's Gangni Upazila after falling into a pond near their homes. Gangni Police Station chief Uttar Kumar said the toddlers died in the Upazila's... Read More

Warrant issued for ex-FBCCI chief Harun's arrest over 'share market scam'

Dhaka, March 17 -- A court has issued an arrest warrant against Yussuf Abdullah Harun, former president of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI), in a case over an all... Read More

Abdul Hamid becomes new Islami Bank director, replacing Abdul Jalil

Dhaka, March 17 -- Professional chartered accountant and banker SM Abdul Hamid has been appointed as an independent director at Islami Bank. He replaces Independent Director Md Abdul Jalil, who was r... Read More

No compromise on security during Eid travel, says IGP

Dhaka, March 17 -- Inspector General of Police Ali Hossain Fakir has pledged zero tolerance for any wrongdoing, saying there will be no compromise on security during the Eid travel period. The police... Read More

Man killed trying to protect son from attack by rivals in Natore

Dhaka, March 17 -- A painter has been killed while trying to protect his son from an attack allegedly carried out by his rivals in Natore. The son has been seriously injured and hospitalised. Natore'... Read More

Gold trader allegedly kidnapped in Lakshmipur, BJA gives 12-hour ultimatum

Dhaka, March 17 -- A gold trader named Bijoy Kuri has allegedly been kidnapped over a land dispute in Lakshmipur's Sadar Upazila. Bijoy is the president of the Mandari Bazar unit of the Bangladesh Je... Read More

As PM Tarique completes his first month in office, here's a rundown of the government's early agenda

Dhaka, March 17 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has completed his first month in office, with the government highlighting a burst of activity across welfare, administration, the economy, and public s... Read More

Metro rail to stay shut on Eid day, run regular service through rest of holiday

Dhaka, March 17 -- The Dhaka Metro Rail will continue regular service for most of the seven-day Eid-ul-Fitr break, but will not be running on Eid Day. Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL), whic... Read More

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