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HC upholds death sentence of 20 convicts

Dhaka, March 16 -- The High Court has upheld the death sentences of 20 convicts in the Abrar Fahad murder case. The verdict was announced on Sunday by a High Court bench comprising Justice AKM Asaduz... Read More


Bangladesh Bank smells big-bet investment fraud, launches action

Dhaka, March 16 -- All bank accounts of OGS Bangladesh have been seized by the central bank for allegedly running a Ponzi scheme that fools investors with lucrative profits, in a resurgence of MLM fra... Read More


NBFI deposits up 0.37pc in Oct-Dec

Dhaka, March 16 -- Non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) see a ray of hope for the industry's much-needed rebound with increased deposits in the second quarter (Q2) of this financial year. Not only... Read More


In-laws beat newlywed woman to death for dowry

Dhaka, March 16 -- A newlywed woman in Feni died at Chattogram Medical College Hospital on Saturday, days after allegedly being tortured by her in-laws over dowry. The victim, Marjan Akhter Jhumur, 1... Read More


Reforms to make Bangladesh one of the perfect democracies in world: UN chief

Dhaka, March 16 -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres concluded his Ramadan solidarity visit on Sunday morning, expressing his hope that Bangladesh would become one of the most perfect democracies ... Read More


Madrasa teacher held for 'raping' two students in Jamalpur

Dhaka, March 16 -- Police have arrested a madrasa teacher on charges of raping two students at the institution in Sarishabari upazila of Jamalpur. The incident reportedly occurred at the Baitul Atfal... Read More


Intel's new CEO to receive $1m as base salary

Dhaka, March 16 -- US chipmaker Intel's new CEO Lip-Bu Tan will receive a salary of $1 million and be eligible for an annual cash bonus of up to $2 million, the company said in a regulatory filing on ... Read More


Eid sales begin to gather pace

Dhaka, March 16 -- Eid shopping in different city malls has picked up momentum, as only two weeks to go to the biggest religious festival for Muslims. The shopping spree will increase further in the ... Read More


DWASA's costly project under scrutiny

Dhaka, March 16 -- Despite the government's ongoing austerity measures, Dhaka WASA (DWASA) has proposed undertaking a sumptuous project, as 329.69 million alone is required to hire consultants to buil... Read More


Onion-potato farmers undergo big losses this season

Dhaka, March 16 -- Onion and potato farmers across the country are facing severe financial losses this season due to a combination of record-low prices at the farm level, disease outbreaks and soaring... Read More