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Travel ban requested for Yunus, former advisors over 'halt of vaccination initiatives'

Dhaka, April 6 -- A lawyer has requested the government to impose a travel ban and an investigation into Muhammad Yunus and all advisors of the former interim government, alleging that their move to "... Read More


Court directs DNA profiling of three suspects a decade after Tonu's killing

Dhaka, April 6 -- A decade after the murder of Cumilla Victoria Government College student and theatre activist Sohagi Jahan Tonu, the court has ordered DNA profiling of three suspects in the case. O... Read More


Bangladesh aims for $1 trillion economy by 2034, finance minister tells parliament

Dhaka, April 6 -- Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has told parliament that the government has set a target to expand the size of Bangladesh's economy to $1 trillion within the next eight... Read More


Immigration shifts to manual operations after fire at Sylhet Osmani Airport

Dhaka, April 6 -- Operations at Sylhet's Osmani International Airport have shifted to manual processing following a fire in the immigration server room. Airport Director Hafiz Ahmed said on Monday mo... Read More


Government enters talks to lease 14 Boeing jets to boost aviation capacity

Dhaka, April 6 -- The government has initiated talks to lease aircraft from US manufacturer Boeing, aiming to bolster the country's aviation capacity and expedite fleet expansion. The proposal was di... Read More


Sagar-Runi murder: Journalists slate 'deep state' influence as probe remains in limbo

Dhaka, April 6 -- Journalist leaders have expressed deep resentment over the prolonged delay in the Sagar Sarowar and Meherun Runi murder case, alleging that "deep state" influence and investigative n... Read More


Finance minister unveils list of top 20 loan defaulters in parliament

Dhaka, April 6 -- Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has presented the list of the country's top 20 loan defaulters in parliament, providing a stark picture of non-performing loans in Bangl... Read More


List of top 20 loan defaulters out as bad loans hit Tk 5.443tn

Dhaka, April 6 -- Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has revealed the list of the country's top 20 defaulters in the parliament, saying the bad loans in the country's banking sector stood a... Read More


Ex-Jubo Dal leader alleges months of torture in disappearance complaint against Hasina

Dhaka, April 6 -- A former Jubo Dal leader has accused ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina of orchestrating his enforced disappearance, alleging he was abducted from Dhaka airport and held in secret d... Read More


Shops, markets, malls will stay open until 7pm as government relaxes curbs

Dhaka, April 6 -- The government has eased its energy-saving restrictions, allowing stores, markets and shopping malls across Bangladesh to remain open until 7pm -- an hour longer than previously mand... Read More