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Jamaat claims evidence of 'intrigue' by some advisers

Dhaka, Oct. 15 -- Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami's Nayeb-e-Ameer, Syed Abdullah Muhammad Taher, has alleged that certain advisers to the interim government are involved in "conspiracies" and claimed to po... Read More


Port users seek review of tariff hike

Dhaka, Oct. 15 -- The Chattogram Port Users Forum has urged the government to review the recent tariff hike imposed by the Chattogram Port Authority (CPA), saying the sharp increase will hurt the coun... Read More


Bangladesh draw 1-1 with Hong Kong

Dhaka, Oct. 15 -- Bangladesh Football team drew 1-1 with Hong Kong Football team in their away Group-C match of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup Qualifiers at Kai Tak Sports Stadium in... Read More


IDRA pushes insurance law reform for tighter control, consumer safety

Dhaka, Oct. 15 -- The amendment to Bangladesh's insurance law has hit a snag as the Bangladesh Insurance Association (BIA) - the organisation representing insurance company owners - has yet to submit ... Read More


Mirpur chemical fire kills at least 16

Dhaka, Oct. 15 -- At least 16 people were killed in a devastating fire that broke out at a garment factory and an adjacent chemical warehouse in Mirpur's Shialbari area in Dhaka on Tuesday. Fire offi... Read More


If NCP does not choose a symbol, EC will decide on its own

Dhaka, Oct. 15 -- Election Commission (EC) Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed has said that if the National Citizen Party (NCP) does not inform the Commission of its preferred election symbol from the list... Read More


Teachers call sit-in at Shahbagh today

Dhaka, Oct. 15 -- The "March to Secretariat" program by non-government MPO-listed teachers demanding a 20% increase in house rent allowance and several other benefits was halted by police at the High ... Read More


CA lauds Rome Mayor for support Bangladeshi community

Dhaka, Oct. 15 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday expressed his deep appreciation to the Mayor of Rome for supporting the Bangladeshi community, noting their successful cultural integ... Read More


Bangladesh economy to experience modest recovery in FY26: IMF

Dhaka, Oct. 15 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that Bangladesh's economy will experience a modest recovery in the current fiscal year, in its global growth forecast 2025 on Tues... Read More


Five-Day furniture fair kicks off in Dhaka

Dhaka, Oct. 15 -- The five-day 20th National Furniture Fair 2025 began at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in Dhaka on Thursday. A total of 48 leading furniture companies and bran... Read More