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No journo jailed for expressing opinion during interim govt's tenure: Rizwana

Dhaka, Feb. 15 -- Information and Broadcasting Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Sunday said no journalist was sent to jail for expressing opinions during the interim government's tenure. "I am not awar... Read More


Dhaka stocks soar to 18-month high on post-poll optimism

Dhaka, Feb. 15 -- Bangladesh's benchmark stock index posted its biggest single-day gain in nearly a year and a half on Sunday, as investors reacted to the BNP's landslide election victory and the pros... Read More


BNP sought Parliament South Plaza venue for MPs' swearing-in, says law advisor

Dhaka, Feb. 15 -- The oath-taking ceremony for newly elected MPs and members of the cabinet will be held at the South Plaza of Parliament at the request of the BNP, Law Adviser Asif Nazrul has said. ... Read More


Taskforce for skewed trade tax restructuring

Dhaka, Feb. 15 -- An expert body has recommended radical restructuring of anomalous trade taxes for building a dynamic and trade-oriented economy capable of generating jobs and inclusive growth. As o... Read More


Trade pact or template for control over Bangladesh?

Dhaka, Feb. 15 -- The cloak of secrecy has finally been lifted. The non-disclosure agreement that kept the Bangladesh-US "reciprocal tariff" deal hidden from public scrutiny has been pulled back, and ... Read More


SAARC Journalist Forum felicitates Tarique Rahman on BNP's electoral victory

Dhaka, Feb. 15 -- The Bangladesh Chapter of the SAARC Journalist Forum (SJF) has congratulated Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Tarique Rahman on the party's sweeping victory in the ... Read More


Al-Arafah Islami Bank opens training program on leadership and communication skills

Dhaka, Feb. 15 -- A two-day training course on 'Connect, Influence, Grow: Leadership, Communication and Interpersonal Excellence' has begun at the Bank's Training Institute, according to a press relea... Read More


Bank Asia partners with Chef's Table for exclusive Ramadan privileges for cardholders

Dhaka, Feb. 15 -- Bank Asia PLC has partnered with Chef's Table to offer exclusive Ramadan privileges for its debit and credit cardholders. Under this agreement, Bank Asia's cardholders will enjoy a 1... Read More


BRAC Bank inaugurates sub-branch in Dhaka's Monipuri Para

Dhaka, Feb. 15 -- BRAC Bank has inaugurated a new sub-branch at Monipuri Para in Dhaka. With this addition, the bank's sub-branch network now stands at 116, according to a press release. Tareq Refat ... Read More


Govt to scrutinise Myanmar's global trade ties amid refugee crisis

Dhaka, Feb. 15 -- In a move to bolster data-driven policymaking, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has asked the Ministry of Commerce (MoC) to compile and submit a comprehensive report on Myanmar... Read More