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Missing for 27 years in Malaysia jungle, expat returns home

Dhaka, April 22 -- An expatriate Bangladeshi has returned home after he became mentally imbalanced and went "missing" in the jungles of Malaysia. The 62-year-old expatriate from Shariatpur's Naria Up... Read More


Power crisis fears pushing RMG buyers away, says BCI chief

Dhaka, April 22 -- Bangladeshi garment exporters say some foreign buyers are shifting orders to India and other countries over fears of an energy crisis linked to the war in the Middle East. Speaking... Read More


SAARC Journalist Forum president meets ECOSOC chief at UN

Dhaka, April 22 -- The president of the SAARC Journalist Forum held a meeting with Lok Bahadur Thapa, president of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), at the United Nations Headqu... Read More


DCCI pushes for lower taxes, business reforms in FY27 budget recommendations

Dhaka, April 22 -- Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) on Wednesday submitted a set of proposals for the FY2026-27 national budget to NBR, calling for tax relief, automation, and wide-ranging ... Read More


Strong Shariah governance key to Islamic banking transparency: Experts

Dhaka, April 22 -- Strong Shariah governance is crucial to ensuring transparency, accountability and public confidence in the banking sector, industry experts said at a workshop. Jointly organised by... Read More


BTA urges emergency status for telecom sector

Dhaka, April 22 -- The Bangladesh Towerco Association (BTA) has called for bringing the telecommunications sector under the ambit of emergency services and ensuring priority energy allocation, warning... Read More


10 superintendents of police reshuffled in two days

Dhaka, April 22 -- The government has reshuffled the posts of 10 officials at the rank of superintendent of police (SP) within the past two days. The Ministry of Home Affairs transferred four of them... Read More


Banglalink, Starlink Mobile team up to bring satellite connectivity

Dhaka, April 22 -- Banglalink, the leading digital operator in Bangladesh, has announced a collaboration with Starlink Mobile to introduce the country's first satellite-to-mobile service. Starlink Mo... Read More


'Islami Bank Hajj Pre-paid Card' gains popularity

Dhaka, April 22 -- The 'Islami Bank Hajj Prepaid Card' has already gained immense popularity among the Hajj pilgrims for its simple and secure transaction features. The card has been designed to make... Read More


Govt to procure 1.8m tonnes of Boro from May 3

Dhaka, April 22 -- The government will start procuring 1.8 million tonnes of Boro paddy and rice, along with 50,000 tonnes of wheat, from May 3 in the current Boro season. This year, Boro paddy will ... Read More