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High Ccourt halts public notice on party registration

Dhaka, March 18 -- The High Court has put on hold a public notice issued by the Election Commission (EC) relating to the registration of new political parties ahead of the 13th parliamentary elections... Read More


'No-Frill Accounts' drive growth in financial inclusion: BB report

Dhaka, March 18 -- Bangladesh's financial inclusion has grown gradually, driven by Bangladesh Bank's introduction of "No-Frill Accounts" (NFAs). These accounts, with minimal or zero balance requireme... Read More


Former IGP Syed Sirajul Islam dies

Dhaka, March 18 -- Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) and valiant freedom fighter Syed Sirajul Islam passed away on Monday. He was 75. Sirajul breathed his last at 9:30 am on Monday while under... Read More


Jamuna Rail Bridge inaugurated; trains to run at 120 km/h

Dhaka, March 18 -- The much-awaited Jamuna Rail Bridge, the country's largest railway bridge, was formally inaugurated on Tuesday at 10:00 am, marking a significant milestone in Bangladesh's railway c... Read More


2 arrested over alleged gang-rape of female journalist in Dhaka's Pallabi

Dhaka, March 18 -- Police arrested two individuals in connection with the alleged gang rape of a female journalist in Pallabi, Dhaka. The incident occurred on Monday night, starting at approximately ... Read More


Audi to cut 7,500 jobs in Germany

Dhaka, March 18 -- German luxury automaker Audi has announced that it will slash 7,500 jobs in Germany by 2029, adding to a growing wave of layoffs across the country's auto industry as companies push... Read More


Govt reduces import duties on fruits for Ramadan

Dhaka, March 18 -- The government has reduced import duties on fresh fruits to keep prices affordable during the holy month of Ramadan. According to two notifications issued on March 16, the suppleme... Read More


Man killed over sand extraction in Mymensingh

Dhaka, March 18 -- A man has been beaten and hacked to death during a clash over sand extraction in Gafargaon upazila of Mymensingh. The incident occurred around 10:00 pm on Monday in Talali village,... Read More


The legacy of colonialism & the rise of billionaire oligarchy: a call for economic justice

Dhaka, March 18 -- In a world increasingly defined by extreme wealth and deepening inequality, the 2025 Oxfam report, "Takers, Not Makers", sheds light on the stark realities of a global economic syst... Read More


Oil gains on Mideast risks, China stimulus plan and data

Dhaka, March 18 -- Oil prices rose slightly on Tuesday, supported by instability in the Middle East as well as China's stimulus plans and data, although global growth concerns, US tariffs and Russia-U... Read More