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Families of slain July Uprising activists seek Chankharpul murder verdict review

Dhaka, Jan. 27 -- Family members of slain July Uprising activists have submitted a memorandum seeking a review of the verdict in a crimes against humanity case involving the killing of six people in D... Read More


Country not yet ready to absorb aftershocks

Dhaka, Jan. 27 -- Bangladesh is not yet fully prepared to absorb the aftershocks from least-developed country (LDC) graduation with key sectors like banking and finance and manufacturing staring at si... Read More


A blueprint for restoring trust

Dhaka, Jan. 27 -- The stability and integrity of a nation's banking system are fundamental pillars of economic prosperity and public confidence. To ensure these systems function effectively, insulated... Read More


A nation's pledge to never relive the darkness

Dhaka, Jan. 27 -- When Professor Muhammad Yunus stepped through the corridors of the July Mass Uprising Memorial Museum, the act itself transcended the protocol of a state visit. This was not a symbol... Read More


Political pressure, economic insecurity threaten media freedom: Speakers

Dhaka, Jan. 27 -- Speakers at a dialogue on media reform on Tuesday expressed concern over safety, political interference and economic vulnerability of journalists The dialogue, titled "Media Reform ... Read More


Economic reading of BD's 2025 ordinances

Dhaka, Jan. 27 -- In 2025, Bangladesh's interim government issued 78 ordinances covering labour rights, judicial procedures, digital security, and constitutional governance. These ordinances carry eco... Read More


BEZA okays plans for first free trade zone, defence industrial park in Chattogram

Dhaka, Jan. 27 -- Bangladesh's interim government has announced plans to establish the country's first free trade zone and a dedicated defence industrial park in Chattogram, in a move aimed at acceler... Read More


BJMA, BJSA threaten to shut their mills from Feb 1 unless raw-jute hoarding stopped

Dhaka, Jan. 27 -- The country's jute mill owners have threatened to shut their mills across the country from February 1 unless the government takes effective steps against raw-jute hoarding and ensure... Read More


Expand purview of universal health coverage

Dhaka, Jan. 27 -- Speakers at a dialogue on Monday suggested widening the purview of the universal health coverage (UHC), saying it should include neglected areas, such as mental health, antimicrobial... Read More


Businesses oppose move to drop requirement

Dhaka, Jan. 27 -- Business leaders have voiced strong opposition to the commerce ministry's proposal to remove the requirement for chamber-or trade-association membership certificates when issuing or ... Read More