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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


CPB: No consensus possible if referendum or Constituent Assembly is prioritised

Dhaka, May 20 -- The Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB) believes that it will not be possible to build a national consensus on state reform if proposals like a referendum or Constituent Assembly are ... Read More


Singer Noble arrested on charges of assaulting woman

Dhaka, May 20 -- Police have arrested singer Mainul Ahsan Noble in connection with a case filed by a woman accusing him of physical assault and rape. Noble was apprehended around 2am on Tuesday from ... Read More


4 killed as truck slams into microbus in Dinajpur

Dhaka, May 19 -- Four people have been killed and three others injured after a head-on collision between a truck and a microbus in Dinajpur's Birganj Upazila. The incident occurred around 6am on Mond... Read More


As summer fruits hit the market, wallets feel the heat

Dhaka, May 19 -- Seasonal fruits like mango, lychee, jackfruit, Jamrul (java apple), and Jam (black plum) have begun cropping up at Dhaka's markets with the arrival of the Bengali month of Jaishtha. ... Read More


UAE earn last-gasp win over Bangladesh in second Sharjah T20

Dhaka, May 19 -- A captivating knock by skipper Muhammad Waseem has guided the United Arab Emirates to a two-wicket win over Bangladesh in the last over and secure their first-ever victory in T20s ove... Read More


Bangladesh smash 205 in T20 clash against UAE

Dhaka, May 19 -- Bangladesh crossed the 200-run mark for the seventh time in T20 internationals, thanks to explosive batting displays from Tanzid Hasan, Towhid Hridoy and Jaker Ali. Tanzid set the to... Read More


Tangail man accuses Hasina, 192 others of rigging, 'dummy election'

Dhaka, May 19 -- A case has been filed in Tangail against deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina and 192 others, accusing them of rigging votes and organising a "dummy election" in 2024. Along with the... Read More


Bangladesh reducing import duties on over 100 goods to appease Trump

Dhaka, May 19 -- The interim government is set to reduce import duties on at least 100 types of goods in the upcoming budget, aiming to create a favourable ground for negotiations following the additi... Read More