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Yunus urges Chinese investors to set up production hubs in Bangladesh

Dhaka, June 1 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has called on Chinese investors to help transform Bangladesh into a "production hub". Speaking at an event on Sunday, Yunus noted that half of Bangladesh... Read More


Chief Advisor Yunus returns after securing loan pledge, deals from Japan

Dhaka, June 1 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has returned to Bangladesh capping off a four-day official visit to Japan, where he secured a major loan commitment and signed multiple cooperation agreem... Read More


'Verdict is in, what's the delay?': Protesters renew call for Ishraque's swearing-in as mayor

Dhaka, June 1 -- After a two-day weekend break, protesters have once again besieged Nagar Bhaban, demanding that BNP leader Ishraque Hossain be handed the mayoral office at Dhaka South City Corporatio... Read More


Heavy rain likely to continue for next five days

Dhaka, June 1 -- Rain is likely to persist over the next few days in different parts of the country with the sustained influence of the monsoon winds, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) ha... Read More


Heavy rain forecast, waterlogging feared in Dhaka, Chattogram cities

Dhaka, June 1 -- The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast "heavy to very heavy" rainfall across all eight divisions of the country as the southwest monsoon intensifies. The downpou... Read More


ICT accepts charges of crimes against humanity for Hasina, issues arrest warrant

Dhaka, June 1 -- The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has issued arrest warrants for deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina and former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan after accepting five charges of c... Read More


Aminul presents decentralisation plans on first day as BCB president

Dhaka, June 1 -- When asked how Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Aminul Islam Bulbul compares with his predecessors Nazmul Hassan and Faruque Ahmed, Director Iftekhar Rahman's response left no... Read More


Hatia trawler capsize: Missing Rohingya woman's body found, death toll hits 2

Dhaka, June 1 -- The body of a missing Rohingya woman has been recovered a day after a trawler capsized in the Meghna River near Hatia, an island Upazila in Noakhali. This brings the death toll to two... Read More


Political crisis, policy paralysis, lack of clear election roadmap deterring foreign investment: Selim Raihan

Dhaka, June 1 -- Economist Selim Raihan says Bangladesh is caught in deep stagnation in both foreign and domestic investment, and that expecting to attract foreign capital amid ongoing political uncer... Read More


Political crisis, policy paralysis, no election roadmap deterring foreign investment: Selim Raihan

Dhaka, June 1 -- Economist Selim Raihan says Bangladesh is mired in deep stagnation across both foreign and domestic investment, and argues that expectations of attracting foreign capital amid ongoing... Read More