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Introduction of Bangla QR

Dhaka, May 31 -- A new milestone is coming in the digital financial ecosystem of Bangladesh. Its journey began in 2021. At that time, Bangladesh Bank prepared the framework of Bangla QR under the titl... Read More


Strategic sovereignty in an age of turmoil

Dhaka, May 31 -- Bangladesh's post uprising administration is entering the most consequential phase of its tenure, as global volatility, regional militarisation, and the weaponisation of finance conve... Read More


Octane, Petrol and Kerosene prices raised by Tk 5 per litre; Diesel unchanged

Dhaka, May 31 -- The government has revised fuel oil prices in the domestic market, increasing the prices of octane, petrol and kerosene by Tk 5 per litre, while keeping diesel prices unchanged. Unde... Read More


Govt working to restore public confidence and traditional prominence of waterways: State Minister

Dhaka, May 31 -- State Minister for Shipping Md Rajib Ahsan on Sunday said the government is working with the highest priority to ensure safe, comfortable and hassle-free travel for passengers on wate... Read More


Stock trading resumes Monday after Eid break

Dhaka, May 31 -- Trading and official activities on the country's two stock exchanges-the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE)-will resume tomorrow (Monday) after a week-long... Read More


Govt imposes 3-month ban from June 1 on visitor's entry into the Sundarbans

Dhaka, May 31 -- The government has imposed a three-month ban on all entry into the Sundarbans from June 1 to August 31 to protect the breeding season of wildlife, fisheries resources and biodiversity... Read More


Teenage boy killed in Brahmanbaria clash

Dhaka, May 30 -- A teenage boy was killed and 15 other people were injured in a clash between two groups over protesting drug dealing in Uttarpara in Sarail upazila of Brahmanbaria district early Satu... Read More


Father, son killed in Mymensigh road crash

Dhaka, May 30 -- A father and his son have died after a pickup truck collided head on with a CNG-powered autorickshaw in Mymensingh's Sadar Upazila. The accident took place around 9:30am on Saturday ... Read More


Two more children with measles symptoms die in Sylhet

Dhaka, May 30 -- Two more children with measles symptoms have died in the Sylhet Division, taking the death toll from suspected cases of the disease to 60 in the division. The children died while und... Read More


Biman begins post-Hajj flights

Dhaka, May 30 -- Biman Bangladesh Airlines today launched its post-Hajj flight operations, welcoming returning pilgrims from Saudi Arabia with flowers and holy Zamzam water at Hazrat Shahjalal Interna... Read More