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Pakistan seeks economic, diplomatic discussions with BD

Dhaka, March 5 -- Pakistan has expressed its desire to hold foreign secretary-level consultations and convene a meeting of the Joint Economic Commission with Bangladesh, as part of its ongoing efforts... Read More


'MPO-enlisted teachers to get increased allowances'

Dhaka, March 5 -- Wahiduddin Mahmud - the outgoing education adviser - has announced a pay boost for MPO-enlisted (private) teachers. Festival allowances, entertainment allowances, house rent, and oth... Read More


Arrears to int'l energy suppliers to be settled in 2 months

Dhaka, March 5 -- The government has announced plans to clear its pending payments to international energy suppliers within the next two months, ensuring stability in the energy sector. "We are going... Read More


Agri-credit disbursement hits 50.57pc of target in 7 months

Dhaka, March 5 -- Banks are maintaining steady growth in agricultural credit disbursement, achieving 50.57 per cent of the fiscal year's target within the first seven months. According to the latest ... Read More


Police deployed at BSEC amid protest over forced retirement

Dhaka, March 5 -- Police were deployed at the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) on Wednesday after junior officials locked in Chairman Khondoker Rashed Maqsood and several senior of... Read More


Ebtedayee madrasa teachers to get MPO benefits after 40yrs

Dhaka, March 5 -- Teachers of Ebtedayee madrasas - the primary-level educational institutions under the madrasa board - in Bangladesh are finally seeing progress after 40 years, as their long-standing... Read More


NCP won't join any alliance, may form new coalition before nat'l polls

Dhaka, March 5 -- The newly formed National Citizen Party (NCP) has decided not to join any existing political alliance. However, it may form a new coalition ahead of the 13th parliamentary election, ... Read More


UK may aid Bangladesh corruption investigations:Sky News

Dhaka, March 5 -- UK-based investigators are looking at how they can assist with probes into alleged grand corruption in Bangladesh, Sky News understands. The development comes after the interim lead... Read More


Govt to recruit 2,000 doctors through BPSC: Rizwana

Dhaka, March 4 -- Environment, Forests, and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Tuesday announced that the government has decided to recruit an additional 2,000 doctors to improve healthcare... Read More


Verdict on Tarique, Giasuddin's appeal set for March 6

Dhaka, March 4 -- The Appellate Division on Tuesday scheduled March 6 for delivering its verdict on the appeal against the conviction of BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman and businessman Giasuddin Al... Read More