Tarique recites Quran, prays for his mother

Dhaka, Dec. 31 -- BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman recited from the Holy Quran at his Gulshan residence and prayed for his mother, former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia, shortly after her body arr... Read More

Here are the roads under traffic restriction for Khaleda's Janaza

Dhaka, Dec. 31 -- Traffic will remain restricted on several roads in the capital on Wednesday due to the movement of the convoy carrying the body of former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Kha... Read More

Small traders deserve a simpler tax system

Dhaka, Dec. 31 -- Bangladesh's tax-to-GDP ratio has stayed low for years, which limits the country's ability to invest in roads, healthcare, schools, and other public services. While most discussions ... Read More

Dhaka-Delhi relations: from crisis to cooperation

Dhaka, Dec. 31 -- Dhaka-Delhi relations, long characterised by periodic flare-ups and uneasy cooperation, have entered a sudden and potentially dangerous downturn. In recent weeks, violent protests in... Read More

Political profile of Begum Khaleda Zia

Dhaka, Dec. 31 -- Begum Khaleda Zia, an icon of democratic tolerance in Bangladesh who served thrice as the Prime Minister (1991-96, 1996, 2001-06), and chairperson of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BN... Read More

Sammilito Islami Bank to decide fate of subsidiaries after merger

Dhaka, Dec. 31 -- Sammilito Islami Bank, which emerged from the merger of five Islamic banks, will decide whether to close the banks' subsidiaries or keep their businesses running, according to the ce... Read More

NRBs urged to shift from remittance to investment

Dhaka, Dec. 31 -- Foreign Affairs Adviser Mohammad Touhid Hossain has urged non-resident Bangladeshis (NRBs) to move beyond their traditional role as remittance senders and play a more direct part in ... Read More

DU observing 3-day mourning over Khaleda Zia's demise

Dhaka, Dec. 31 -- Dhaka University has declared a three-day period of mourning in honour of former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia who passed away at 6am on Tuesday. The mourning... Read More

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

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