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Commerce Secretary Mahbubur Rahman dies of malaria in Dhaka

Dhaka, April 17 -- Commerce Secretary Mahbubur Rahman has died after contracting malaria at the age of 58. The senior official breathed his last at 6:25 am at Square Hospital in Dhaka, according to t... Read More


Bangladesh's gross foreign exchange reserves surpass $35b mark

Dhaka, April 17 -- Bangladesh's gross foreign-exchange reserves surpassed US$35-billion mark on Thursday, driven by stronger remittance inflows and lower import-payment obligations, amid the ongoing g... Read More


Third death anniv of journo Mashuqul Huq today

Dhaka, April 17 -- The third death anniversary of senior journalist Mashuqul Huq will be observed today (April 17), says a press release. Mr. Huq, began his journalism career with The Bangladesh Obse... Read More


'High time for new Bangladesh govt to push reform through'

Dhaka, April 17 -- It's high time the new political government in Bangladesh with a vast majority began massive reforms in the unkempt financial sector immediately, suggests the International Monetary... Read More


PM to inaugurate Hajj flights on Friday night

Dhaka, April 16 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is set to inaugurate this year's Hajj flights tomorrow (Friday) night. The Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism said the Prime Minister will formall... Read More


Digital divide widens as rural internet use lags in Bangladesh

Dhaka, April 16 -- A wide digital divide persists between rural and urban Bangladesh in individual internet usage, with a gap of 32.1 percentage points, according to the latest survey by the Banglades... Read More


Effective steps taken to withdraw politically motivated harassment cases: Law minister

Dhaka, April 16 -- Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md Asaduzzaman on Thursday told Parliament that the government has taken effective steps to withdraw politically motivated harassment... Read More


College student dies after being 'thrown down 8-storey elevator shaft' in Chattogram

Dhaka, April 16 -- A college student has allegedly died in Chattogram after being thrown an eight-storey elevator shaft. He is believed to have entered the under-construction building in an attempt t... Read More


33 more children hospitalised with measles symptoms at Mymensingh hospital

Dhaka, April 16 -- Mymensingh Medical College Hospital has admitted 33 more children with measles symptoms within a 24-hour window. The hospital's Assistant Director (Administration) Muhammad Mynuddi... Read More


Bangladesh urges global cooperation to bridge digital divide

Dhaka, April 16 -- Bangladesh has called for stronger global cooperation to bridge the digital divide and build robust data systems. Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations Ambas... Read More