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Two bangladeshis held in Italy over human trafficking links

Dhaka, Feb. 24 -- Italian authorities have arrested two Bangladeshis over their alleged links to a human trafficking ring. According to a report by prominent Italian newspaper La Repubblica, the susp... Read More


Govt withdraws BPM, PPM awards of 103 police officials

Dhaka, Feb. 24 -- The government has withdrawn the Bangladesh Police Medal (BPM) and President Police Medal (PPM) conferred on 103 police officials for the undue role they played in the 2018 national ... Read More


Biplob Kumar suspended for unauthorised absence

Dhaka, Feb. 24 -- Biplob Kumar Sarker, former Joint Commissioner of Police (Admin and Intelligence-South) of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), was suspended for being absent from work without permi... Read More


Revenue collection 21pc less than target in Jul-Jan FY25

Dhaka, Feb. 24 -- Domestic revenue mobilisation from July to January of the current fiscal year lagged behind the target by nearly 21 per cent, raising deep concerns about the macroeconomic landscape ... Read More


Banks seek intraday liquidity facility as quick-fix substitute

Dhaka, Feb. 24 -- Commercial banks of Bangladesh demand introduction of intraday liquidity facility (ILF) as a quick-fix substitute for them to avoid likely payment gridlock following the phasing out ... Read More


47 ships rerouted to Suez Canal this month

Dhaka, Feb. 24 -- Suez Canal Authority (SCA) Chairman Osama Rabie announced on Sunday that 47 ships have adjusted their routes to pass through the Suez Canal instead of the Cape of Good Hope since the... Read More


Sayeed Ahmed elected BIA President

Dhaka, Feb. 24 -- Sayeed Ahmed, Chairman of Global Insurance, has been elected president of the executive committee of the Bangladesh Insurance Association (BIA) for the 2025-2026 term. The BIA annou... Read More


BD committed to arrange a free, fair, and credible election: FS tells US envoy

Dhaka, Feb. 24 -- Bangladesh Foreign Secretary (FS) Md Jashim Uddin, in a meeting with United States Embassy in Dhaka Charge d'Affaires Ambassador Tracey Ann Jacobson, has reiterated the commitment of... Read More


Biman bins media misinformation

Dhaka, Feb. 24 -- The Biman Bangladesh Airlines dismissed misinformation on social media about the emergency landing of Dhaka-Dubai flight BG 347 in India last week. The plane, with 396 passengers, 2... Read More


19 Dhaka canals to come under renovation

Dhaka, Feb. 24 -- Environment and water resources adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Sunday said a master plan would be crafted to renovate 19 canals with an eye to addressing waterlogging in Dhaka city. ... Read More