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Dun & Bradstreet named Chartis Category Leader for third time

Dhaka, March 11 -- Dun & Bradstreet has received recognition as a Chartis Category Leader for KYC Data Solutions in the Chartis Research RiskTech Quadrant report, published in London recently, for the... Read More


HC rules over provision for speaker to swear in president

Dhaka, March 11 -- The High Court (HC) today issued a rule asking authorities concerned to explain why the provision for speaker to administer the oath to president, shall not be declared illegal. Th... Read More


Court orders seizure of properties of Hasina, family

Dhaka, March 11 -- A Dhaka court on Tuesday issued an order for the seizure of several properties including houses, flats, and land, registered under the names of family members of former Prime Minist... Read More


Embracing a cashless lifestyle during Ramadan with bKash

Dhaka, March 10 -- A private-service holder, Tamjid Ahsan has been habituated to cashless lifestyle for last few years, whether it's online orders or shopping at physical stores. Sharing the significa... Read More


Injured July Uprising protesters clash with Pangu Hospital staff

Dhaka, March 10 -- Injured protesters from the July Uprising and hospital staff members have reportedly been involved in a scuffle at the National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedic Rehabilitat... Read More


Commuters suffer as protest blocks Banani road, clogging traffic

Dhaka, March 10 -- Many roads in Dhaka are enmeshed in gridlock after the death of a female garment worker in an accident sparked a blockade by her colleagues in the Banani area. The heavy congestion ... Read More


Man arrested over 'assaulting' two women in Lalmatia

Dhaka, March 10 -- Law enforcers arrested a man named Rinku for 'assaulting' two young women in the capital's Lalmatia area over smoking in public. Cultural Affairs Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki sha... Read More


Car stolen on pretext of test drive in Dhaka's Paribagh

Dhaka, March 10 -- Another car hijacking under the pretense of a "test drive" has been reported in Dhaka. The incident allegedly took place on Saturday night. Car dealer Mashroor Nair subsequently fi... Read More


Bangladesh grapples with highest child marriage rate in Asia: UNICEF

Dhaka, March 10 -- Bangladesh has the highest child marriage rate in Asia, with 51 per cent of women, now aged 20-24, got married before 18. A report "Girl Goals: What Has Changed for Girls? Adolesce... Read More


Home Adviser orders law enforcers to adopt tougher stance to prevent crimes

Dhaka, March 10 -- Home Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Monday instructed the law enforcement agencies to adopt a stricter stance against crimes and disturbing activities. "Strict... Read More