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PCB appoints Azhar Mahmood as head coach

Dhaka, July 1 -- Former Pakistan all-rounder Azhar Mahmood has been appointed as the acting head coach of the men's red-ball team, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Saturday. Before being... Read More


Banks, stock markets to remain closed today

Dhaka, July 1 -- All banks and capital markets across Bangladesh will remain closed on Tuesday, 1 July, as the new fiscal year 2025-26 begins. The closure is in observance of the annual bank holiday,... Read More


Insurance CEO rules to be overhauled

Dhaka, July 1 -- The Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA) has proposed sweeping amendments to the rules governing the appointment and dismissal of chief executive officers (CEOs) in B... Read More


China drives new South Asia bloc as SAARC fades

Dhaka, July 1 -- South Asia may soon witness the emergence of a new regional bloc, led by China, aimed at enhancing trade, connectivity, and shared development among participating nations. The move c... Read More


Gazette issued NBR role Essential Service

Dhaka, July 1 -- The government on Monday issued a gazette notification declaring all categories of positions under the National Board of Revenue (NBR) as essential services, following a wave of prote... Read More


HC seeks plan on solar panels in city's rooftops

Dhaka, July 1 -- The High Court on Monday asked the relevant authorities to formulate and implement a time-based action plan for the installation of adequate and effective solar panels on the rooftops... Read More


Unsafe workplace claims 422 worker lives

Dhaka, July 1 -- At least 422 workers lost their lives in 373 workplace accidents under different sectors in Bangladesh between January and June this year, said a report revealed by Safety and Rights ... Read More


Record 429 dengue cases reported

Dhaka, July 1 -- A total of 429 new dengue cases were reported across the country in 24 hours till Monday morning, raising the number of confirmed cases to 10,296 since the beginning of this year, acc... Read More


RMG worker beaten to death in Gazipur

Dhaka, July 1 -- A garment worker in a Gazipur factory was allegedly tied up with rope and beaten to death on allegation of theft. When a video of the incident went viral on social media, the factory ... Read More


11 more banks to face asset quality review

Dhaka, July 1 -- The banking sector reform task force has decided to conduct asset quality reviews (AQR) of 11 more banks that were hit by irregularities and scams during the 15-year regime of the Awa... Read More