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February sees weaker business, job growth in BD

Dhaka, March 9 -- Bangladesh saw a slowdown in new business and employment growth in February compared to January, as indicated by the latest Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) report. The Metropolitan... Read More


NBR sets new customs guidelines to counter economic risks

Dhaka, March 9 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has announced the release of the "Customs Risk Management Regulations, 2025" through a new notification, designed to tackle economic risks, includ... Read More


Praava Health celebrates International Women's Day 2025

Dhaka, March 9 -- Praava Health, a network of family health centers, has celebrated the contributions of its female leaders on International Women's Day to inspire them who are at the forefront of dri... Read More


HC orders completion of Magura child rape trial within 180 days

Dhaka, March 9 -- The High Court (HC) has directed the Women and Child Repression Prevention Tribunal to conclude the trial concerning the rape of a child at her sister's home in Magura within 180 day... Read More


Protests erupt at universities demanding punishment for rapists

Dhaka, March 9 -- Students, primarily female, staged overnight protests at various public universities, including Dhaka University (DU), demanding immediate justice for the recent cases of rape and se... Read More


BMD forecasts rain across parts of BD for next 5 days

Dhaka, March 9 -- The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted rainfall or thunder showers across the north-eastern region of the country over the next five days, starting from Sunday.... Read More


Bangladesh, Kuwait pledge stronger economic co-op

Dhaka, March 9 -- Bangladesh and Kuwait have reiterated their commitment to enhancing diplomatic, trade, and economic relations, prioritising key areas such as investment, energy, food security, and t... Read More


Forex reserves surpass $21bn

Dhaka, March 9 -- Bangladesh's foreign exchange reserves have reached a new high of $21.40 billion, equivalent to $2,140 crore. The latest figures, released in an update by the Bangladesh Bank (BB) on... Read More


Govt employees to get March salary, Eid bonus on March 23

Dhaka, March 9 -- The government has confirmed that all civil servants employed in government, semi-government, and autonomous bodies, as well as members of the armed forces, will receive their salari... Read More


JCD to form human chains nationwide on Monday

Dhaka, March 9 -- The Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) - the student wing of the BNP - announced on Sunday that it will organise human chains at educational institutions nationwide on Monday to protest ... Read More