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PM for upholding values of peace, humanity to build safer world

Dhaka, June 9 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has called for upholding the values of peace, humanity and working together to build a better and safer world. "We believe that a safe and peaceful worl... Read More


PM orders probe into long delay of Khulna shipyard road project

Dhaka, June 9 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday ordered an investigation into the prolonged delay in completing the Khulna Shipyard Road Expansion and Development Project which has remained ... Read More


Pre-Budget ECNEC meeting discusses development projects, proposals

Dhaka, June 9 -- Two days before the placement of the national budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, a meeting of the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) was held on Tuesday. P... Read More


No plan to scrap any honours course: Education minister

Dhaka, June 9 -- Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon has dismissed reports that the government plans to scrap honours courses in several subjects, calling the claims "baseless". At the Secreta... Read More


Midland Bank PLC launches women-centric savings schemes with digital banking convenience

Dhaka, June 9 -- Midland Bank PLC formally launched a range of new savings products specifically designed for women, aiming to foster disciplined saving habits and enhance financial security. The sche... Read More


ECNEC meeting underway with PM in chair

Dhaka, June 9 -- A meeting of the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) is underway with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in the chair. The meeting began on Tuesday morning at the... Read More


HC verdict on Supreme Court Secretariat stayed, appeal hearing set for June 16

Dhaka, June 9 -- The Supreme Court's Appellate Division has scheduled June 16 for the hearing of the state's appeal against a High Court verdict that ordered the establishment of an independent secret... Read More


Govt to review power grid security before nuclear launch

Dhaka, June 9 -- The government will scrutinise the existing electricity-transmission system before commissioning the country's lone nuclear power plant to avoid any disruption to power supply. Power... Read More


Bangladesh urges India to follow agreed mechanism for deporting any illegal migrants

Dhaka, June 9 -- Bangladesh urges India to follow the existing bilateral mechanism for the repatriation of any undocumented migrants instead of resorting to "push-ins" across the border. State Minist... Read More


Manufacturing, services growth pushes May PMI up

Dhaka, June 9 -- Private-sector activities accelerated sharply in May as the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose 8.2 points from the previous month to 62.8, according to the PMI released on Monday. ... Read More