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British Council launches research on transnational education in Bangladesh

Dhaka, March 19 -- The British Council released a pivotal research report today that offers valuable insights into the current state and future potential of Transnational Education (TNE) in Bangladesh... Read More


People suffer as bus service suspended in Naogoan

Dhaka, March 19 -- Motor workers suspended bus services from Naogaon to Dhaka via Bogura on Wednesday, protesting the attack on two motor workers union leaders in Bogura. Locals said on Tuesday after... Read More


Railway gatekeepers threaten strike from Eid travel day over job regularisation

Dhaka, March 19 -- The gatekeepers and gatemen of Bangladesh Railway have warned that they would block railway tracks and go on an indefinite strike from March 24 if their demands for job regularisati... Read More


Ctg customs revenue up 11pc in eight months of FY25

Dhaka, March 19 -- Despite political instability, Chattogram Customs House has collected Tk 482.71 billion (Tk 48,271 crore) in revenue in eight months of the fiscal year 2024-25, showing a significan... Read More


Ex-state minister Babar acquitted in arms case

Dhaka, March 19 -- The High Court has acquitted former state minister for Home Affairs Lutfozzaman Babar from 17 years of imprisonment in a case over recovery of arms from his Gulshan house around 21 ... Read More


18 Bangladeshis return home from Myanmar scam centre

Dhaka, March 19 -- Eighteen Bangladeshis, who were victims of human trafficking, and imprisoned in a scam centre in Myanmar, returned home early Wednesday. A Thai Airways flight carrying them landed ... Read More


Bangladesh imposes seasonal fishing ban to protect marine stocks

Dhaka, March 19 -- The Bangladesh government has imposed a seasonal fishing ban in the Bay of Bengal and riverine water bodies to protect marine biodiversity, ensure safe breeding and sustain fish sto... Read More


Aug 21 attack: State appeals against HC verdict

Dhaka, March 19 -- The state has petitioned to appeal against the High Court verdict acquitting all 49 suspects sentenced by the Speedy Trial Tribunal in the Aug 21 Bangabandhu Avenue grenade attack c... Read More


Dutch parliament calls for less dependence on US tech giants

Dhaka, March 19 -- The parliament of the Netherlands on Tuesday adopted several motions calling on the government to reduce dependence on US tech giants. According to a motion published on the websit... Read More


BTTC for extension of facilities until June 30

Dhaka, March 19 -- State-run Bangladesh Trade and Tariff Commission (BTTC) has recommended extension of duties, taxes and VAT-exemption facilities on edible oils until June 30, aiming to keep the pric... Read More