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IEB urges ensuring engineering leadership in key administrative posts

Dhaka, May 6 -- The Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB) has urged the government to ensure the appointment and promotion of engineers to top leadership roles within technical and engineering-ba... Read More


No possibility of pushback into Bangladesh after BJP's win in West Bengal: Salahuddin

Dhaka, May 6 -- Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Wednesday said he does not see any possibility of "pushback" into Bangladesh following the victory of the BJP in West Bengal elections. "Despite this... Read More


Assault on DUCSU leaders, journalists: Probe report still pending after 13 days

Dhaka, May 6 -- The investigation committee formed over the assault on leaders of the Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) and members of the Dhaka University Journalists' Association insi... Read More


Saudi crude oil shipment arrives at Kutubdia, Eastern Refinery set to go online

Dhaka, May 6 -- A Marshall Islands-flagged tanker carrying 100,000 tonnes of crude oil from Saudi Arabia has arrived at the Kutubdia channel. The vessel, MT Ninemia, reached the channel around 12:15 ... Read More


When the empire outlasts its founder's wisdom

Dhaka, May 6 -- Family businesses built Bangladesh's private sector. Walk through any major industry -- garments, banking, real estate, telecoms -- you will find that the dominant players trace their ... Read More


Commercial engagement with BD a key priority for India

Dhaka, May 6 -- India is ready to work towards constructive, pragmatic and forward- looking relationship with Bangladesh based on "mutual respect and benefits", India's foreign secretary reaffirms the... Read More


Bangladesh Bank raises auto loan limits to promote green vehicles

Dhaka, May 6 -- Bangladesh Bank has expanded consumer financing limits allowing banks to offer higher auto and personal loans in a move aimed at supporting rising consumer demand and encouraging the u... Read More


Realtors seek policy support to boost housing sector

Dhaka, May 6 -- Realtors have sought government's necessary policy support for development of the country's housing sector for ensuring accommodation for people of different income groups. The appeal... Read More


LGRD seeks Tk 9.0b extra development funds

Dhaka, May 6 -- The Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives (LGRD) has sought an additional Tk 9.0 billion for the current fiscal year (FY 2025-26) to meet urgent development... Read More


USF to honour slain Bangladeshi students Bristy and Limon with posthumous doctoral degrees

Dhaka, May 6 -- The University of South Florida (USF) on Tuesday announced that will award posthumous doctoral degrees to Nahida Bristy and Zamil Limon, two Bangladeshi students who were murdered last... Read More