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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


UGC to decide soon on launching PhD programmes at pvt universities

Dhaka, May 12 -- The University Grants Commission (UGC) will soon decide to allow private universities to introduce PhD programmes, UGC Chairman Professor Dr SMA Faiz said on Sunday. He made the rema... Read More


Bangladesh Denim Expo kicks off in city

Dhaka, May 12 -- The 18th edition of the Bangladesh Denim Expo commenced on Monday at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in Dhaka, aiming to help the industry enhance its capacity an... Read More