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Khaleda in CCU, BNP seeks prayers for her speedy recovery

Dhaka, Nov. 28 -- BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia was transferred to the Coronary Care Unit (CCU) on Thursday from her cabin at Evercare Hospital in the city. Khaleda Zia is currently under the car... Read More


Fashion brands thriving on exploitation in South Asia

Dhaka, Nov. 28 -- Global fashion brands are thriving on the exploitation of a vast low-paid and unpaid workforce -- mostly women -- across the South Asian garment supply chain, including Bangladesh, a... Read More


State insurer wants food directorate to resume coverage

Dhaka, Nov. 28 -- Sadharan Bima Corporation (SBC) has requested the food directorate to resume purchasing insurance coverage from the state-run insurer, in line with legal requirements that mandate go... Read More


ACC to open probe against DNCC boss Md Ejaz

Dhaka, Nov. 28 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has decided to launch an inquiry against Mohammad Ejaz, the Administrator of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC), over allegations of abuse of po... Read More


US becomes Bangladesh's 2nd-largest trading partner

Dhaka, Nov. 28 -- The United States has recently emerged as Bangladesh's second-largest trading partner, driven by a notable expansion in bilateral trade with the world's largest economy. Officials f... Read More


Central bank to rationalise pay as Islamic banks merge

Dhaka, Nov. 28 -- Bangladesh Bank (BB) plans to rationalise the salary structures of employees at the five struggling Islamic banks set for merger, as part of efforts to reduce their administrative co... Read More


Long-awaited 700 MHz spectrum auction on Jan 14

Dhaka, Nov. 28 -- The government has fixed January 14 next year for the auction of the long-awaited 700 MHz spectrum, signalling a decisive move towards releasing a band that has been locked in legal ... Read More


Condemned convict Hasina gets 21 years in prison

Dhaka, Nov. 28 -- Deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, already carrying death sentence, is now sentenced to 21 years' imprisonment in three corruption cases over alleged abuse of power in acquiring p... Read More


Blame-ridden RAJUK up for overhaul

Dhaka, Nov. 28 -- Blame-ridden RAJUK is now up for restructuring as the interim government's cabinet endorses an ordinance for a sweeping overhaul of the capital-development authority, amidst latest s... Read More


3.6 magnitude quake jolts Dhaka, other parts of Bangladesh

Dhaka, Nov. 27 -- An earthquake measuring 3.6 on the Richter scale was felt in Dhaka and various other parts of the country on Thursday. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage. The ... Read More