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As the clock ticks down on fiscal year, Bangladesh spends only 41% of development budget

Dhaka, May 20 -- With just two months remaining in the current fiscal year, Bangladesh has managed to implement only 41.31 percent of its Annual Development Plan (ADP), marking the lowest 10-month imp... Read More


Political uncertainty in Bangladesh keeps investors on the sidelines, says economist Zahid Hussain

Dhaka, May 20 -- Growing political uncertainty surrounding the upcoming general election is eroding investor confidence in Bangladesh, leaving the country without a viable investment environment, acco... Read More


Biman warns of online scam using its name and logo

Dhaka, May 20 -- Biman Bangladesh Airlines has issued a warning about fraudulent individuals and online travel agencies who are using the flag carrier's name, logo, employee names and photos to scam c... Read More


She married 25 men to rob them. Then cops set a bait with a fake groom

Dhaka, May 20 -- Indian police have arrested Anuradha Paswan, known as "looteri Dulhan" or "looting bride" for cheating 25 innocent grooms and fleeing with jewellery and cash worth a hefty amount, rep... Read More


Dearness allowance for govt staff under consideration: finance advisor

Dhaka, May 20 -- The government is "actively considering" the introduction of a dearness allowance for public servants, according to Finance Advisor Salehuddin Ahmed. He addressed the issue while spe... Read More


Court sentences six to death over 2017 murder of Sirajganj vegetable seller

Dhaka, May 20 -- A Sirajganj court has handed down the death penalty to six people over the abduction and murder of a vegetable seller in 2017. Senior District and Sessions Judge M Ali Ahmed delivere... Read More


Protest at RAJUK office demands scrapping of DAP rules

Dhaka, May 20 -- A group of people are staging a protest outside the headquarters of the capital development authority Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (RAJUK) to demand the revision of the Detailed Acti... Read More


Legal hurdles stalling government's decision on Ishraque's oath as mayor: Advisor Asif

Dhaka, May 20 -- The interim government is facing several legal complications in paving the way for BNP leader Ishraque Hossain's swearing-in as Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) mayor. Asif Mahmud... Read More


Dhaka stocks post lowest index score this year

Dhaka, May 20 -- The Dhaka Stock Exchange's key index has dropped to its lowest level this year, with daily turnover continuing to languish below Tk 3 billion. On Monday, the benchmark index DSEX fel... Read More


Ishraque supporters launch continuous sit-in protest at Nagar Bhaban

Dhaka, May 20 -- Supporters of BNP leader Ishraque Hossain have launched a continuous sit-in programme at Nagar Bhaban, demanding that he be handed the mayoral office of the Dhaka South City Corporati... Read More