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UN lauds Bangladesh's steps on enforced disappearances

Dhaka, June 16 -- The United Nations (UN) on Monday commended the Interim Government of Bangladesh for its significant initiatives in addressing the issue of enforced disappearances, particularly welc... Read More


ICT orders newspaper notices summoning Hasina, Asaduzzaman

Dhaka, June 16 -- The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has ordered the publication of newspaper notices summoning ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan to ap... Read More


BPC chairman calls for journalist protection law

Dhaka, June 16 -- Bangladesh Press Council (BPC) Chairman Justice A K M Abdul Hakim felt the need for enacting a law to safeguard the journalists in the country. "We believe the (journalists)... prot... Read More


College student drowns in Eden College pond

Dhaka, June 16 -- A student of Agrani Girls School and College has died after drowning in the pond on the Eden Mohila College campus in Dhaka. The incident occurred around 10:30 am on Monday when the... Read More


Chinmoy Das to be questioned at jail gate in another case over vandalism

Dhaka, June 16 -- A Chattogram court has approved the questioning of Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, spokesperson for the Sanatani Jagaran Jote, at the jail gate in another case. Chattogram Metropol... Read More


T-bill yields rise further as banks hold back ahead of June closing

Dhaka, June 16 -- The upward trend in yields on treasury bills (T-bills) continued on Sunday as banks showed reluctance to invest their excess liquidity in the risk-free securities. The cut-off yield... Read More


Stakeholders' meet to raise Ctg seaport tariffs inconclusive

Dhaka, June 16 -- CHITTAGONG, June 15: A meeting of the relevant stakeholders on a proposal to increase the charges of Chittagong port ended here without any decision recently. The meeting with parti... Read More


Ministry plans to sell 2.8m jute bags at subsidised rates

Dhaka, June 16 -- The Ministry of Textiles and Jute (MoTJ) has come up with a plan for selling 2.8 million pieces of jute bags at subsidised prices for the purpose of carrying commodities as alternati... Read More


Rains, thundershowers likely across country: Met Office

Dhaka, June 16 -- Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted rains in seven divisions of the country including in Dhaka in 24 hours commencing 9:00 am on Sunday. "Light to moderate rain... Read More


Digital finance & policymaking for MSME resilience

Dhaka, June 16 -- Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are the driving force behind many of the large economies worldwide. While their presence serves as a hub for entrepreneurship development... Read More