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Gas supply to remain suspended for six hours in Narayanganj, Munshiganj on Friday

Dhaka, June 25 -- The gas supply will be suspended for six hours in six areas of Narayanganj and Munshiganj on Friday due to gas pipeline relocation work. Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution Comp... Read More


Islami Bank AGM postponed by two and a half months amid board crisis

Dhaka, June 25 -- Islami Bank's annual general meeting (AGM) has been postponed by two and a half months amid an ongoing protest by a group calling itself the "Customer Forum", which has demanded the ... Read More


Bangladesh, China sign two deals, 13 MoUs to bolster cooperation

Dhaka, June 25 -- Bangladesh and China Thursday signed 13 multifaceted memorandums of understanding (MoUs) and two agreements, marking significant advances in bilateral relations, capping summit talks... Read More


World Bank lends Bangladesh $450m to bolster banking reforms

Dhaka, June 25 -- Bangladesh is receiving a World Bank loan worth US$450 million meant for strengthening the country's financial sector struggling for revival with better footprint in the economic act... Read More


Vitamin A campaign resumes after 14 months

Dhaka, June 24 -- A nationwide Vitamin A campaign is set to begin on June 28, aiming to provide the life-saving supplement to more than 23.50 million children aged between six and 59 months after a ga... Read More


Apex Spinning shuts Gazipur factory indefinitely

Dhaka, June 24 -- Apex Spinning and Knitting Mills Limited has declared an indefinite shutdown of its factory in Gazipur amid ongoing labour agitation demanding service benefits. The capital market-l... Read More


American new immigrant visa policy may enhance the mutual relationship

Dhaka, June 24 -- Bangladesh maintains a robust and multifaceted relationship with the United States of America (USA), encompassing diplomatic, economic, cultural and numerous other dimensions. The c... Read More


Institution heads to face legal action if cheating found in HSC exams: Education minister

Dhaka, June 24 -- Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Haque Milon on Wednesday said students found cheating in the upcoming HSC and equivalent examinations would face legal action, while institution heads ... Read More


Surge in high-powered money weakens inflation combat

Dhaka, June 24 -- After a downturn, inflation-fueling high-powered money has surged again, largely negating the effect of a contractionary policy pursued by the regulator to stem price rises. The mon... Read More


Australia signs AUD16m agreement with UNICEF to support Rohingya and host communities

Dhaka, June 24 -- The Australian High Commissioner, Susan Ryle and UNICEF Bangladesh Representative, Rana Flowers signed a new AUD16 million (BDT137 crore) agreement with UNICEF in the presence of the... Read More