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BIMSTEC-IORA ink MoU to strengthen regional cooperation

Dhaka, April 7 -- The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) and the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) in a significant move signed a Memorandum of ... Read More


Islami Bank's MD sent on forced leave

Dhaka, April 7 -- Mohammed Monirul Moula, the managing director of Islami Bank PLC, has been sent on forced leave for three months. The board of directors of the bank took the decision during its 359... Read More


'Efforts urgent to improve maternal health'

Dhaka, April 7 -- The World Health Day 2025 will be observed today (Monday) in Bangladesh, as in other countries around the world, with the theme - "Healthy beginning, hopeful futures." The day aims ... Read More


Dhaka, Islamabad set to resume dialogue after 13 yrs

Dhaka, April 7 -- In a significant diplomatic move, Bangladesh and Pakistan have decided to resume their political dialogue after a 13-year hiatus. The decision follows numerous diplomatic exchanges b... Read More


Aid workers being killed in Gaza

Dhaka, April 7 -- A video recovered from the cellphone of an aid worker killed in Gaza alongside other rescuers shows their final moments, according to the Palestinian Red Crescent, with clearly marke... Read More


ACC indicts Hasan, wife for corruption

Dhaka, April 7 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed two separate cases against former foreign minister and Chittagong-7 (Rangunia) lawmaker Dr Mohammed Hasan Mahmud and his wife, Nurun Fa... Read More


84 pro-AL lawyers sent to jail

Dhaka, April 7 -- A Dhaka court has ordered 84 pro-Awami League lawyers to be sent to jail in connection with allegations of assault, vandalism, and attempted murder during the ongoing anti-discrimina... Read More


BCS job seekers stage sit-in at PSC

Dhaka, April 7 -- Demanding a specific roadmap for the ongoing BCS (Bangladesh Civil Service) exams, job aspirants have staged a sit-in protest in front of the Bangladesh Public Service Commission (PS... Read More


Buriganga River dying amid rapid industrialisation

Dhaka, April 7 -- The Buriganga River is now on the brink of collapse, poisoned by decades of unchecked industrialisation, pollution, and neglect. Environmentalists warn that the river-central to Dhak... Read More


Posters to be banned in upcoming national poll

Dhaka, April 7 -- The use of posters in the upcoming national election will not be allowed, the Election Commission (EC) has announced as part of its draft code of conduct aimed at ensuring fair campa... Read More