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Oil holds near one-month high, set for third week of gains amid supply woes

Dhaka, March 28 -- Oil prices held near one-month highs on Friday and were poised for a third weekly gain on a tightening global supply outlook after the US imposed tariffs against countries buying oi... Read More


Dhaka's air turns 'unhealthy' on Friday morning

Dhaka, March 28 -- Dhaka ranked fifth on the list of cities with the worst air quality on Friday morning. Today's air was classified as 'unhealthy,' with an AQI score of 174 at 9:25 am, which is a se... Read More


Govt rows back finally on 'uninterrupted net' pledge

Dhaka, March 28 -- The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has introduced new regulations permitting the lawful interception of satellite-based internet services, a move that cou... Read More


Five reform commissions get time until Apr 30

Dhaka, March 28 -- The interim government has extended the tenure of five reform commissions until April 30 for submission of their final reports. Women's Affairs Reform Commission, Labour Reform Com... Read More


Australian Home Affairs Office in Dhaka

Dhaka, March 28 -- As part of Australia's growing bilateral relationship with Bangladesh, itsLabour Government on Thursday announced the establishment of a new Home Affairs Office in Dhaka. "This ref... Read More


Novartis share transfer: HC questions govt's inaction to prevent laundering

Dhaka, March 28 -- The High Court has questioned the inaction and failure of the government bodies concerned and other respondents to prevent money laundering involved transferring 60 per cent shares ... Read More


BAT Bangladesh approves 300pc cash dividend

Dhaka, March 27 -- British American Tobacco Bangladesh Company Limited (BAT Bangladesh) has approved a 300 per cent (three hundred percent) cash dividend for the year 2024. The approval was given at ... Read More


China and Bangladesh to deepen ties

Dhaka, March 27 -- China and Bangladesh today (Thursday) agreed to deepen their relations, saying it would extend full support to the Bangladesh Interim Government. The two countries also agreed to b... Read More


Shafiuzzaman joins Social Islami Bank as Managing Director

Dhaka, March 27 -- Mr. Shafiuzzaman has joined Social Islami Bank PLC (SIBL) as Managing Director on 27 March 2025. Prior to assuming this role, he served as Additional Managing Director & Chief Cred... Read More


NBR preparing stricter tax exemption policy

Dhaka, March 27 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) is preparing a new Tax Exemption Policy with the aim of making it harder for any individual to avail it. The decision to allow tax exemptions is... Read More