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NBR 3-day strike: Officials abstain from work on day 1

Dhaka, May 15 -- Officials and employees of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) observed a pen-down strike on Wednesday as part of their three-day protest against a newly issued ordinance that abolish... Read More


Bangladesh clears Pakistan tour

Dhaka, May 15 -- The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has received government approval to proceed with the national team's five-match T20I series in Pakistan, scheduled to commence later this month. Fa... Read More


Govt bans plantation, collection, and sale of eucalyptus, akashmoni saplings

Dhaka, May 15 -- To protect the environment, ecosystems and biodiversity, the government has banned the plantation, collection and sale of eucalyptus and akashmoni saplings. The Forest-1 Wing of the ... Read More


DU forms committee to investigate Sammo's murder

Dhaka, May 14 -- The Dhaka University administration has formed a seven-strong committee to inquire into the killing of students and Chhatra Dal leader Shahriar Alam Sammo. The committee has been ask... Read More


Prof Yunus hands over land deed for Chattogram Heart Foundation Hospital

Dhaka, May 14 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday handed over the official land deed for the Chattogram Heart Foundation Hospital. Prof Yunus, formally handed over the registered d... Read More


Cenbank governor says market to set dollar rate

Dhaka, May 14 -- Bangladesh will allow the market to determine the dollar exchange rate, the central bank said on Wednesday. "I hope the new rate will remain around the current level," Bangladesh Ban... Read More


CA hands over deeds of Ctg heart foundation land

Dhaka, May 14 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday handed over the deeds of the land of the Chattogram National Heart Foundation to its chairman, Mohammad Abdus Salam. He handed ove... Read More


Pending part's work to resume soon

Dhaka, May 14 -- The hurdle to resuming the construction of the Dhaka Elevated Expressway's (DEE) unfinished part is expected to be over after nearly a year with the completion of the formalities of t... Read More


Probe begins into nine banks' dubious forex dealings

Dhaka, May 14 -- A special regulatory probe into nine commercial banks with higher exposure to the foreign-exchange market begins to prevent potential volatility as Bangladesh transitions into a band-... Read More


Three arrested over murder of DU student

Dhaka, May 14 -- Police have arrested three suspects in connection with the murder of Dhaka University student Shahriar Alam Sammo. The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) announced the development on We... Read More