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Bangladesh's economic turnaround a 'miracle', says CA's press secy

Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam on Wednesday said the way Bangladesh's economy has made a turnaround within six months is just a 'miracle'. "I will tell that a miracle... Read More


Oil edges up as US stockpile report counters rising supply concerns

Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- Oil prices rose marginally on Wednesday, bouncing off two-month lows hit in the prior session after an industry group reported US crude stockpiles fell last week. Brent crude rose 2... Read More


Minor crimes on the rise but will be curbed soon: Adviser Asif

Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- Adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain has stressed that while serious crimes like murder and robbery have declined since the early months of the interim government's tenure, lesser offe... Read More


Trader killed in alleged teen gang attack in Savar

Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- A trader has been hacked to death allegedly by members of a teen gang over reported drug peddling in Ashulia, police said Thursday. The deceased Momin Islam, 32, was a resident of D... Read More


BHBFC's home, other loans get costlier

Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- Home loans from Bangladesh House Building Finance Corporation (BHBFC) now get costlier as the government approves a proposal raising interest rates for its various credit schemes, of... Read More


President accepts Nahid's resignation

Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- President Mohammad Shahabuddin has accepted the resignation of Md Nahid Islam from the posts of Advisor to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and the Ministry of Posts, Tel... Read More


Beximco to be closed permanently

Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- The government has made the final decision to shut down all textile factories owned by the debt-ridden Beximco Group. All workers and employees will be terminated effective February... Read More


All Beximco textile units to be closed permanently

Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- The government has decided to shut down all textile factories owned by the debt-ridden Beximco Group. All workers and employees will be terminated effective from February 28, with p... Read More


Countries tell Ukraine 'you are not alone' after UN adopts neutral stance on war

Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- Dozens of countries rallied behind Ukraine at a meeting at the United Nations in Geneva on Tuesday, a day after the UN Security Council adopted a US-drafted resolution that takes a n... Read More


Mental health challenges of female RMG workers

Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- After 1975, Bangladesh saw economic liberalisation leading to the growth of an export-focused ready-made garment (RMG) industry that mainly employs women. With lower wages and little... Read More