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ACC to investigate 'anti-state deals, illegal wealth acquisition' by former foreign secretary

Dhaka, Aug. 18 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has opened an enquiry into former foreign secretary Md Shahidul Haque over alleged misuse of power, anti-state dealings, and illicit wealth accum... Read More


Despite stability, BD faces pressure of inflation: GED

Dhaka, Aug. 18 -- Despite a rebound in economic activities and largely restored macroeconomic stability, Bangladesh faces mounting pressures of persistent inflation and fiscal slippages, revealed the ... Read More


Govt to hold three int'l events on Rohingya issues

Dhaka, Aug. 18 -- The interim government will organise three high-level conferences on the Rohingya issues from August to December. National Security Adviser Khalilur Rahman briefed foreign diplomats... Read More


BB asks finance cos to give accurate liquidity info

Dhaka, Aug. 18 -- Bangladesh Bank (BB) has asked finance companies (formerly non-bank financial institutions or NBFIs) to submit their actual liquidity positions after detecting inconsistencies in ear... Read More


Commercial Court system to exclusively try biz cases: CJ

Dhaka, Aug. 18 -- A separate commercial court system aligning with Bangladesh's economic realities and the evolving needs of the judiciary will be established to exclusively settle business disputes a... Read More


Tribunal concludes testimony of 12 witnesses in case against Hasina

Dhaka, Aug. 18 -- The testimony and cross-examination of 12 witnesses have so far been completed in a case linked to July Uprising filed against the ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and two others ... Read More


Role of migration to promote Bangladesh-Japan ties highlighted

Dhaka, Aug. 18 -- Speakers at a discussion on Monday stressed the economic and cultural dividends of migration, pointing to the experience of Bangladeshis who have lived and worked in Japan. Migrants... Read More


Health adviser calls for paternity leave

Dhaka, Aug. 18 -- Health Adviser Nurjahan Begum has called for the introduction of paternity leave in Bangladesh, stressing that fathers must share equal responsibility for newborn care alongside moth... Read More


Rickshaw-puller dies from 'forced poisoning'; moneylender arrested

Dhaka, Aug. 18 -- A rickshaw-puller in Rajshahi has died after allegedly being forced to swallow poison, local media report. The victim, Fazlur Rahman, 55, was from Belna village in Mohonpur upazila.... Read More


Mercantile Bank and CDRC (RDA), Bogura jointly arrange seminar

Dhaka, Aug. 18 -- Mercantile Bank PLC and CDRC jointly arranged a seminar on Sunday (17.08.2025) at the bank's Head Office on 10 units Lightning Arrester installed by RDA in char & haor area donated f... Read More