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6 commissions to unveil recommendations on Feb 8

Dhaka, Feb. 5 -- The six reform commissions, established by the interim government, are set to officially disclose their recommendations on 8 February, Law and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Asif Nazru... Read More


Ex-BSEC chief Shibli Rubayat held by DB

Dhaka, Feb. 5 -- Shibli Rubayat Ul Islam, former chairman of the Bangladesh Securities Exchange Commission (BSEC), has been arrested in a case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission. He was arrested... Read More


UK remains steadfast partner of B'desh Sarah Cooke

Dhaka, Feb. 5 -- British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke has said the United Kingdom (UK) will remain a steadfast partner of Bangladesh, noting that the two countries continue to expand th... Read More


Cenbank files lawsuit against Nagad

Dhaka, Feb. 5 -- The Bangladesh Bank has filed a case against mobile financial services provider Nagad's former chairman Syed Mohammad Kamal, former managing director and CEO Tanvir Ahmed Mishuk and 2... Read More


2,610 new pink buses to run from Thursday

Dhaka, Feb. 5 -- A new ticket-based bus service is set to launch in Dhaka on Thursday to enhance traffic management and passenger safety. Around 2,610 pink buses, operated by 21 different companies, ... Read More


Palli Bidyut officials demand reinstatement

Dhaka, Feb. 5 -- The victimised officers and employees of the Palli Bidyut Samiti (Rural Electrification Association) held a press conference demanding the withdrawal of cases filed against them and t... Read More


Bangabandhu museum set ablaze

Dhaka, Feb. 5 -- A large number of protesters, including students have set fire to the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Memorial Museum at Dhanmondi 32. Following social media announcements of a "Bu... Read More


Tarique warns of possible conspiracy under guise of reforms

Dhaka, Feb. 5 -- BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has expressed concerns that the ongoing focus on reforms might be serving as a pretext to delay the formation of a people's government. "We notice ... Read More


Bangladesh's current account deficit narrows in 6 months

Dhaka, Feb. 5 -- Bangladesh's trade deficit has significantly decreased, with the current account posting a surplus in the first half of the fiscal year 2024-25, according to data released by Banglade... Read More


2 reform commissions submit reports to Dr Yunus

Dhaka, Feb. 5 -- The Public Administration Reform Commission and the Judiciary Reform Commission submitted their comprehensive reports to Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday. Judiciar... Read More