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Central bank buys another $89m from banks

Dhaka, Dec. 31 -- The Bangladesh Bank purchased $89 million more through auction from seven banks in the interbank spot market on Tuesday, aiming to keep the exchange rate of the US dollar against the... Read More


Dialogue with journalists on technology-facilitated gender-based violence held

Dhaka, Dec. 31 -- A dialogue with journalists on technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV), focusing on prevention, response, and the promotion of inclusive digital development, was held in... Read More


Democratic, economic reset under Khaleda Zia

Dhaka, Dec. 31 -- When Bangladesh returned to democracy in 1991 after nearly a decade of authoritarian rule, the moment carried both relief and expectation. At the centre of that transition stood Beg... Read More


A life of resolve and resistance

Dhaka, Dec. 31 -- We have lost one of the towering figures of Bangladesh's political history -- Begum Khaleda Zia. The first female prime minister of the country, she slipped into eternal silence on T... Read More


Bangladesh chapter of SAARC Journalist Forum condoles death of ex-PM Khaleda Zia

Dhaka, Dec. 31 -- The Bangladesh chapter of the SAARC Journalist Forum (SJF) has expressed its profound sorrow and deep condolences at the demise of Begum Khaleda Zia, former prime minister of Banglad... Read More


Khaleda to be buried with state honours, bags banned at funeral prayers

Dhaka, Dec. 30 -- Authorities have announced security restrictions for the funeral prayers and burial of former prime minister Khaleda Zia, including a ban on bags at the funeral prayer venue and limi... Read More


BGMEA, BKMEA, BTMA urge factory closure amid state mourning

Dhaka, Dec. 30 -- Trade bodies of the country's textile and apparel sector-BGMEA, BKMEA and BTMA-have requested their respective member factories to remain closed on Wednesday in solidarity with the s... Read More


Voting to go ahead in seats Khaleda Zia was contesting: EC

Dhaka, Dec. 30 -- Election officials say voting will go ahead in the three constituencies where former prime minister and BNP chief Khaleda Zia had submitted nomination papers following her death on T... Read More


Bangladesh announces three days of state mourning for Khaleda Zia. Here's how it will be observed

Dhaka, Dec. 30 -- The interim government has declared three days of state mourning following the death of former prime minister and BNP chief Khaleda Zia. On Tuesday, the Cabinet Division issued a ga... Read More


Online Editors Alliance mourns death of Khaleda Zia

Dhaka, Dec. 30 -- The Online Editors Alliance (OEA) has expressed deep sorrow at the death of Begum Khaleda Zia, three-time former prime minister of Bangladesh, chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationali... Read More