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Chittagong Port Authority writes to ACC to probe assets of 15 protesting staff members

Dhaka, Feb. 6 -- The Chittagong Port Authority has written to the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to conduct an investigation into the movable and immovable assets of 15 workers involved in protests ... Read More


Adviser focuses on supportive policy environment for education, research

Dhaka, Feb. 6 -- A two-day Robo Carnival, focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics, began at the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) on Thursday, aiming to promote ... Read More


ROAD TRANSPORT SECTOR: Most laws, reforms, regulations remain largely unimplemented

Dhaka, Feb. 6 -- At least 10 laws, regulations and policy reforms were introduced in the road transport sector since 2009. But, most of these remained largely unimplemented over the past 16 years. Se... Read More


BB raises limit for digital services to Tk 2,000

Dhaka, Feb. 6 -- Bangladesh Bank has increased the monthly spending limit for mobile subscribers purchasing digital products and services through direct operator billing (DOB) from Tk 600 to Tk 2,000,... Read More


Starlink deal opens new revenue stream for Kay & Que

Dhaka, Feb. 6 -- Kay & Que (Bangladesh) has become the sales agent for Starlink Satellite Internet Service in Bangladesh, a move expected to increase the company's revenue and income in the coming qua... Read More


Asiatic Labs' half-year profit surpasses FY25 earnings

Dhaka, Feb. 6 -- Asiatic Laboratories has posted an impressive 86 per cent year-on-year growth in profit to Tk 164 million in the second quarter of FY26, driven by higher sales amid a stable forex mar... Read More


New govt should prioritise primary healthcare, UHC

Dhaka, Feb. 6 -- Public health experts have suggested the upcoming elected government prioritise primary healthcare services and universal health coverage (UHC) as the health-sector reform commission ... Read More


Editors' Council urges protection of journalists covering election

Dhaka, Feb. 6 -- The Editors' Council has urged the authorities and political parties to ensure the safety of journalists covering the upcoming elections. In a statement issued on Thursday, the counc... Read More


Govt to propose UN-led investigation into Hadi's killing

Dhaka, Feb. 6 -- The interim government is going to propose the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) take charge of the inquiry into the killing of Sharif Osman bin ... Read More


Bangladesh-US trade deal now on Feb 09

Dhaka, Feb. 6 -- Bangladesh and the United States are poised to open a new chapter in bilateral trade relations as they are set to sign an agreement to this effect on February 09, officials said. Whe... Read More