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UNDP, Norway sign agreement to advance judicial independence in Bangladesh

Dhaka, March 17 -- The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Government of Norway today (Tuesday) signed an agreement to support judicial reforms aimed at strengthening independence and ... Read More


Deadly Halishahar blast 'not caused by gas leak' as probe finds other causes

Dhaka, March 17 -- A deadly explosion that ripped through a residential flat in Chattogram's Halishahar, killing six members of a family, has not been caused by a gas leak, according to investigators.... Read More


BB simplifies export trade

Dhaka, March 16 -- Bangladesh Bank (BB) has eased regulations for export trade by allowing exporters to dispatch shipping documents directly to importers for shipments valued up to US$ 100,000 or equi... Read More


Japan provides $397,000 grant to two NGOs for health, education projects

Dhaka, March 16 -- The government of Japan has extended a grant of US$397,335 (around Tk 48.2 million) to two Bangladeshi organisations to support improved health services and primary education initia... Read More


EBL joins hand with Proyash Institute to support children with special needs

Dhaka, March 16 -- Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has entered into a strategic partnership with Proyash Institute of Special Education to strengthen the school's infrastructure for children with special needs... Read More


M Nazeem A Choudhury promoted as Additional Managing Director of Prime Bank

Dhaka, March 16 -- M. Nazeem A. Choudhury has recently been promoted to Additional Managing Director (AMD) of Prime Bank PLC. Mr Choudhury has more than 25 years of diversified experience in business... Read More


Jatiya Eidgah to host main Eid jamaat at 8:30 am

Dhaka, March 16 -- Dhaka South City Corporation Administrator Abdus Salam said all preparations have been completed at the Jatiya Eidgah on the Supreme Court premises to hold the capital's main Eid-ul... Read More


Fisherman killed by lightning strike in Sylhet

Dhaka, March 16 -- A 55-year-old fisherman was killed when a thunderbolt struck him while he was catching fish in Companiganj upazila of Sylhet district on Sunday night. The deceased was identified a... Read More


UGC Chairman S M A Faiz resigns citing illness

Dhaka, March 16 -- Professor Dr S M A Faiz has resigned as chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC), citing health reasons. He submitted his resignation letter to the Ministry of Education o... Read More


Habib made RAB DG, Nurul SB chief, Mosleh to head CID

Dhaka, March 16 -- The government has appointed new chiefs to three major units of the Bangladesh Police - the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and the Special... Read More