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Interim govt condemns any form of custodial torture, murder

Dhaka, Feb. 2 -- The interim government has ordered an urgent investigation into the death of Touhidul Islam, a Jubo Dal leader in Cumilla, Chief Adviser's (CA) Deputy Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad ... Read More


Chickpea price rises substantially

Dhaka, Feb. 2 -- Chickpea, a key component of iftar items during Ramadan, has registered a significant price hike even a month before the start of the fasting month. Retailers in Dhaka are currently ... Read More


No question of censorship in publication of books: Farooki

Dhaka, Feb. 2 -- The Interim Government's Cultural Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki on Saturday stated that there is no question of censorship in publishing books, and the government is fully committed ... Read More


Rice output to rise 45.8pc if full potential tapped

Dhaka, Feb. 2 -- Rice production in Bangladesh remains at 4.8 tonnes per hectare, 1.2 to 2.2 tonnes below the potential yield of 6-7 tonnes, due to constraints such as cultivation of low-yield paddy v... Read More


Experts favour written orders to prevent future blackouts

Dhaka, Feb. 2 -- Experts have stated that issuing written orders specifying legitimate reasons for an internet shutdown could help prevent nationwide blackouts, like those in July-August 2024, in the ... Read More


CA's Press Secretary describes Hasina as 'butcher of Bangladesh'

Dhaka, Feb. 2 -- Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam has described former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina as the "butcher of Bangladesh" and said the interim government's job is to bring her ba... Read More


MetLife cleared Tk 28.95b in insurance claims last year

Dhaka, Feb. 2 -- MetLife Bangladesh settled Tk 28.95 billion in insurance benefits and claims in 2024, covering loss of lives and medical needs. MetLife Bangladesh CEO Ala Ahmad said, "The most impor... Read More


Cos perform well in tensed climate after realignment

Dhaka, Feb. 2 -- Latest financial disclosures once again proved that companies with strong financial positions perform well even in a challenging business climate if they can ensure management efficie... Read More


'Loose soybean oil is just as good,' says Commerce Adviser, citing family's switch to it

Dhaka, Feb. 2 -- Commerce Adviser Sheikh Bashiruddin has said that he and his family have been consuming loose soybean oil bought from the market for the past month. The quality of loose soybean oil ... Read More


Mercantile Bank's town hall meeting held in Chattogram

Dhaka, Feb. 2 -- Mercantile Bank PLC held a town hall meeting at the Chittagong Club in Chattogram on Saturday. Mati Ul Hasan, the managing director of the bank, was present as the chief guest in the... Read More