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Motorcyclist dies as bus hits him at Rampura

Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- A motorcyclist died after being hit by a Ramzan Paribahan bus at Hajipara of Dhaka's Rampura on Thursday. The deceased was identified as Ali Hossain Talukder (34), an accountant at ... Read More


Economy passing thru critical juncture: ICAB president

Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- The country's economy is passing through a critical juncture, struggling with both long-standing structural problems and emerging issues, Maria Howlader FCA, president of the Institu... Read More


ADB reaffirms support for BD's sustainable development

Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- Country Director of Asian Development Bank (ADB) Hoe Yun Jeong reiterated the ADB's commitment to supporting Bangladesh in its journey towards sustainable development. He also said ... Read More


Syed Manzur Elahi re-elected EWU BoT chairperson

Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- Eminent industrialist Syed Manzur Elahi has been re-elected chairperson of the Board of Trustees of East West University (EWU) for the next two years, says a statement. The decision... Read More


UN High Commissioner for Refugees stresses solution to Rohingya crisis

Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- The visiting UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, on Thursday said that though the situation in Myanmar was very difficult, solutions to the Rohingya crisis must be ens... Read More


Rights group seeks update on one month's actions

Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- A passenger rights group on Thursday sought to know an update of actions taken so far as the government declared to phase out outdated and unfit buses and other types of vehicles, ag... Read More


List of 1,401 'July Fighters' released

Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- The liberation war affairs ministry of the interim government has released the list of July Fighters-people who were severely injured during the July mass upsurge A gazette notifica... Read More


Govt to sell essentials at fair price: Farida Akhter

Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter today warned that the government would not spare anybody to be found responsible for the price hike of essentials. "Those who are invol... Read More


ADB Country Director held meeting with ICC Bangladesh president

Dhaka, Feb. 27 -- Asian Development Bank (ADB) Country Director Mr Hoe Yun Jeong visited ICC Bangladesh on 24 February and held a meeting with President Mahbubur Rahman and Executive Board Members. T... Read More


Rains likely in parts of Rangpur division

Dhaka, Feb. 27 -- Bangladesh Meteorological Department predicted rains and thundershowers in Rangpur division in 24 hours, commencing from 9:00 am on Thursday. "Weather may remain dry with temporary ... Read More