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Nahid hints to join political party leaving govt

Dhaka, Feb. 16 -- Information Adviser Mohammad Nahid Islam has hinted that he might resign from his government position to join a new political party if he feels that engaging directly with the people... Read More


Nat'l polls: EC to issue strong directive at DC conference

Dhaka, Feb. 16 -- The Election Commission (EC) will deliver a strong message at Tuesday's Deputy Commissioners' (DCs) Conference, stressing that the next general election must be fair at any cost, Ele... Read More


Police use water cannons to disperse protesting teacher candidates

Dhaka, Feb. 16 -- Police on Sunday deployed water cannons to disperse a protest march of teacher candidates heading to the secretariat demanding the reversal of a decision to cancel recruitment for as... Read More


Time for Bangladesh's progress after 15yrs: Tarique

Dhaka, Feb. 16 -- BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman said on Sunday that after 15 years of devastation under Sheikh Hasina's rule, it is now time to move the country forward. He made these remarks wh... Read More


RMG exports see moderate growth, EU remains key market

Dhaka, Feb. 16 -- Bangladesh's Ready-Made Garment (RMG) exports have experienced moderate growth, with the European Union (EU) continuing to be a major market, according to the data from the Export Pr... Read More


'5,000 doctors to be recruited'

Dhaka, Feb. 16 -- The health ministry has launched an initiative to recruit 5,000 doctors in order to fill vacant positions and enhance the quality healthcare services across the country. Special Ass... Read More


$1,312.22m remittance inflow in 15 days

Dhaka, Feb. 16 -- Bangladesh received $1,312.22 million (Tk 16,008.84 crore) in remittance during the first 15 days of February, according to the latest data from Bangladesh Bank. This marks an avera... Read More


'Nahid to resign as adviser this week'

Dhaka, Feb. 16 -- Nahid Islam, convener of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement and adviser to the interim government, is set to take charge of a new political party. He is expected to resign from... Read More


BB eases loan rescheduling for raw jute exporters

Dhaka, Feb. 16 -- The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has eased its loan rescheduling policy for raw jute exporters, offering them favourable terms for the next two years. "Raw jute exporters can reschedule loa... Read More


Indian Ocean Conference: Meeting between Touhid, Jaishankar underway

Dhaka, Feb. 16 -- A meeting is currently taking place in Muscat, Oman, between Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain and his Indian counterpart Dr S Jaishankar. The discussions are being held on t... Read More