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TIB objects, as draft bill not accessible to stakeholders

Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) on Thursday expressed concern over alleged secrecy surrounding the draft of the Public Audit Bill 2024. The anti-corruption watchdog urge... Read More


Law and order in capital better now: DMP chief

Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Sheikh Md Sajjad Ali said on Thursday that the overall law and order situation in the capital is better now (than before), except a few s... Read More


IFPRI to study inflationary impacts on safety net progs

Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) Thursday emphasised the need to address the ongoing pressure of inflation on safety net programmes. Such programmes include ... Read More


Dhaka College, City College students clash at Dhanmondi

Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- Students of Dhaka College and City College locked into a fresh clash on Thursday afternoon creating a tense situation in the city's Dhanmondi area. Students of City College claimed ... Read More


BD should review wages routinely, says Cornell study

Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- Bangladesh should annually review its wage-setting process as apparel workers, who get minimum wage, are losing income year on year with current inflation rates, said a policy brief ... Read More


Most companies lack corporate governance

Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- A majority of companies operating in Bangladesh significantly lack corporate governance, which often leads to institutional failure, speakers observed at a programme on Wednesday. K... Read More


Dhaka metro rail staffers postpone strike

Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- The staff of Dhaka metro-rail company has backtracked on their decision to go on strike from today after receiving assurance that their demands for service-rule approval with necessa... Read More


Two killed in 'shootout' with joint forces

Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- Two men were killed on Thursday in a reported shootout with joint forces of the police and army in Mohammadpur area of Dhaka. Five individuals were arrested in connection with the i... Read More


Huge food items arrive at Ctg port

Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- A huge amount of essential commodities has already arrived at Chittagong Port ahead of the holy month of Ramadan, with more shipments in the pipeline. Additionally, a substantial qu... Read More


People won't suffer during fasting: Govt

Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- Finance adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed has said the interim government will take necessary measures so that people do not suffer due to high prices of essential commodities during Ramad... Read More