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Jamaat chief urges lawyers not to defend accused in Ramisa rape-murder case

Dhaka, June 1 -- Leader of the Opposition and Ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Monday called on lawyers not to represent the accused in the Ramisa Akter rape and murder case, ... Read More


BGB-BSF border conference set to begin on Jun 8

Dhaka, June 1 -- Amid rising tensions along the Bangladesh-India border, including reported push-back attempts and recent friction in West Bengal, the border forces of the two countries are set to mee... Read More


Offices, banks and markets reopen today

Dhaka, June 1 -- Bangladesh returns to its regular work routine today (Monday) as government and private offices, banks and stock markets reopen following the week-long Eid-ul-Azha holiday, restoring ... Read More


Move underway to bring 67 sectors under formal wage framework

Dhaka, June 1 -- The Minimum Wage Board has identified a total of 67 additional industrial sectors and proposed that the government take necessary measures to bring them under the formal wage regulati... Read More


Eid rawhide market faces price crash

Dhaka, June 1 -- Prices of sacrificial animal hides fell below the government-fixed rates this year, causing heavy losses to seasonal traders and small-scale intermediaries, insiders said on Sunday. ... Read More


Budget focuses on economic recovery, restoring investor confidence

Dhaka, June 1 -- Predictable policies, improving liquidity flows and rebuilding investor confidence dominates the upcoming national budget as Bangladesh navigates a challenging economic landscape mark... Read More


Dhaka Bank signs strategic Payroll Banking Partnership with New Asia Group

Dhaka, June 1 -- Dhaka Bank PLC has entered into a Payroll Banking Agreement with New Asia Group (Malek Spinning Mills PLC., Salek Textile Limited & Denim Asia Limited). According to a press release,... Read More


BRAC Bank signs two deals with Bangladesh Bank to expand MSME financing

Dhaka, June 1 -- BRAC Bank has signed two agreements with Bangladesh Bank to enhance access to affordable financing for cottage, micro, small, and medium enterprises (CMSMEs), reinforcing its commitme... Read More


Offshore bid docs go on sale today

Dhaka, June 1 -- State-run Petrobangla starts selling bidding documents and data packages for Bangladesh's latest offshore exploration round today (Monday), marking a key step in the government's effo... Read More


India paying tribute to Zia seen as paradigm shift

Dhaka, June 1 -- A rare and carefully worded tribute by India to slain President Ziaur Rahman on his death anniversary has stirred discussions in diplomatic and political circles, with many observers ... Read More