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Bancharampur UNO Ferdous Ara passes away

Dhaka, Jan. 14 -- Ferdous Ara, Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) of Bancharampur upazila in Brahmanbaria, died on Wednesday at a hospital in Dhaka. She breathed her last around 7:00 am, said Additional D... Read More


More than 50 workers fall sick at Tongi RMG factory

Dhaka, Jan. 14 -- More than 50 workers of Garments Export Village Limited in Tongi fell ill on Wednesday, prompting panic at the factory. The affected workers, from two factories located in Ma Tower ... Read More


50th BCS preliminary exam on Jan 30

Dhaka, Jan. 14 -- The preliminary test for the 50th Bangladesh Civil Service examination is to be held on Friday, Jan 30. The Public Service Commission (PSC) announced that the exam will be held in ei... Read More


2025 was 3rd-warmest year on record: Scientists

Dhaka, Jan. 14 -- The planet experienced its third-warmest year on record in 2025, and average temperatures have exceeded 1.5 degrees Celsius of global warming over three years, the longest period sin... Read More


No visa fee for foreign election observers

Dhaka, Jan. 14 -- The government has decided to waive visa fees for foreign observers monitoring the 13th national election. The Ministry of Home Affairs issued a circular on Monday regarding visa on... Read More


Export potential of Bangladesh's handicraft sector

Dhaka, Jan. 14 -- Export diversification remains a critical development objective for Bangladesh as the country seeks to reduce its heavy reliance on readymade garments (RMG). Within this context, the... Read More


Contractionary monetary policy under critical scrutiny as inflation bites

Dhaka, Jan. 14 -- Businesses feel unease and inflation frowns while some liquidity-squeezing moves have been in place for months. The central bank, however, claims its contractionary monetary policy ... Read More


CAB places 13-point demand to address energy crisis

Dhaka, Jan. 14 -- The Consumers Association of Bangladesh (CAB) on Tuesday placed a comprehensive 13-point demand aimed at resolving Bangladesh's deepening energy crisis, calling for structural reform... Read More


BB promotes Mustafizur Rahman to Director

Dhaka, Jan. 14 -- Bangladesh Bank (BB) has recently promoted Muhammad Mustafizur Rahman to the position of Director, recognising his professional competence, dedication, and significant contributions ... Read More


Classified loans down 3.45pc, profits up 2.52pc

Dhaka, Jan. 14 -- Bangladesh House Building Finance Corporation (BHBFC) recorded a notable turnaround in the 2024-25 fiscal year as its classified loans declined to a historic low of 3.45 per cent, wh... Read More