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128 Bangladeshi fishermen return home from India

Dhaka, Jan. 29 -- Bangladesh on Thursday brought back 128 Bangladeshi fishermen who had been detained in India, while simultaneously repatriating 23 Indian fishermen held in Bangladesh, under a mutual... Read More


No case filed yet over killing of Jamaat Upazila secretary in Sherpur

Dhaka, Jan. 29 -- No case has yet been filed over the death of Rezaual Karim, the Sreebordi Upazila secretary for Jamaat-e-Islami, who was killed following a clash between rival political groups durin... Read More


Parties must show responsibility, restraint: interim govt

Dhaka, Jan. 29 -- The interim government has expressed deep concern over the recent violence in Sherpur that resulted in the death of a Jamaat-e-Islami activist. Any loss of life linked to violence i... Read More


Merged Islamic banks' clients getting maximum 9.5pc profit

Dhaka, Jan. 29 -- Depositors in the five Islamic banks merged into the newly formed Sammilito Islami Bank will receive profits at market rates of up to 9.5 per cent, says the regulator. But depositor... Read More


Banking sector reforms to restore confidence, stability

Dhaka, Jan. 29 -- The banking sector of Bangladesh has been under intense strain after years of weak governance, political interference, and regulatory failure. Doctored financial statements and large... Read More


Pitfalls of Trumpian tariffs

Dhaka, Jan. 29 -- Aimed at pulling up the cost of foreign products, protecting domestic industries, and raising revenue, tariffs are taxes or duties imposed by a government on imported commodities. Th... Read More


Iran dismisses Trump's threats, vows swift response to any US attack

Dhaka, Jan. 29 -- Iran has firmly rejected renewed military threats from US President Donald Trump, warning that its armed forces are fully prepared to respond immediately and forcefully to any Americ... Read More


Jatrabari police recover hanging body of constable

Dhaka, Jan. 29 -- Police recovered the body of a constable hanging from a rope tied to the ventilator of a toilet at Jatrabari Police Outpost in the capital on Wednesday. The deceased, Shafikul Islam... Read More


JUCSU unveils 4-month report on student welfare initiatives

Dhaka, Jan. 29 -- The Jahangirnagar University Central Students' Union (JUCSU) on Wednesday unveiled a four-month activity report, outlining a wide range of initiatives taken by the union for students... Read More


US govt won't take sides in BD election: Envoy

Dhaka, Jan. 29 -- United States (US) Ambassador in Dhaka Brent T. Christensen on Wednesday said the US government would not take any sides in the next parliamentary election, and the country is ready ... Read More