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Prof Yunus sees 'window of opportunity' for changes in health sector

Dhaka, May 12 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday expressed optimism about bringing significant changes to Bangladesh's health sector with the combined efforts of all involved in deliv... Read More


Jubo League leader injured in clash dies in Dhaka

Dhaka, May 12 -- A local leader of Jubo League who was injured in a clash with the supporters of a BNP leader over establishing dominance in Balaganj upazila of Sylhet died at a hospital in the capita... Read More


IMF loan payout likely with forex rate made more flexible

Dhaka, May 12 -- Negotiators are upbeat about receiving the stalled IMF funds as the central bank agrees to make exchange rate more flexible or lift control as part of advice of the multilateral lende... Read More


DGHS issues health advisory amid heatwave

Dhaka, May 12 -- As Bangladesh continues to bake under a relentless heatwave, health authorities have raised alarms about the risks to public health and issued seven safety guidelines to help people c... Read More


Challenger Travels blacklisted by Saudi Arabia, fearing the suffering of 1,018 Hajj pilgrims

Dhaka, May 12 -- The interim government of Bangladesh has officially banned all activities of the Awami League (AL) under the Anti-Terrorism Act until the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) concludes... Read More


Tender issued again to buy one spot LNG cargo

Dhaka, May 12 -- The government has reissued a tender to purchase one spot LNG cargo for the June 26-27 delivery window to meet growing summer demands in industries and power plants. State-run Rupant... Read More


42nd AGM of Uttara Bank held

Dhaka, May 12 -- Uttara Bank PLC declared 35 per cent (17.50 per cent cash and 17.50 per cent stock) dividend for the year-2024 and passed the Annual Report-2024 along with the profit and loss account... Read More


150th Board Audit Committee Meeting of Exim Bank held

Dhaka, May 12 -- The 150th Board Audit Committee Meeting of Exim Bank was held on May 8, 2025, at the head office of the bank. According to a press release, the chairman of the Board Audit Committee ... Read More


Bangladesh police to no longer carry lethal weapons

Dhaka, May 12 -- The interim government has decided to remove lethal weapons from the police force, which has faced an image crisis due to the indiscriminate use of arms during the July-August protest... Read More


Teenage nephew arrested over brutal murder of two sisters in Shewrapara

Dhaka, May 12 -- A 14-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the brutal murder of his two aunts in Dhaka's Shewrapara area, police said on Monday afternoon. The boy, identified as Rabbani ... Read More