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Jamaat will oppose pay hikes for president, PM, MPs: Shafiqur

Bangladesh, Sept. 23 -- Leader of the Opposition and Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman has warned that his party will oppose any move to raise the salaries and allowances of the president, prime m... Read More


Primary teachers demand 11th-grade pay scale, easier transfer rules

Bangladesh, Sept. 23 -- The Primary Teachers' Organisation Unity Council on Wednesday put forward a nine-point demand, including fixing the salary scale of assistant primary school teachers at the 11t... Read More


PM's first UNGA day reflects diplomatic, economic priorities: Mahdi

Bangladesh, Sept. 23 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has attended 10 scheduled programmes on his first day at the 81st United Nations General Assembly, covering Bangladesh's diplomatic, regional, hum... Read More


Mounting dengue pressure strains services

Bangladesh, Sept. 23 -- An overwhelming pressure of patients puts strain on services at the Abhaynagar Upazila Health Complex in Jashore as the 50-bed hospital is currently having to provide treatment... Read More


No lawyer to defend accused in Oprotim murder case

Bangladesh, Sept. 23 -- No lawyer will defend the accused in the much-discussed murder of Ishiat Shahriar Oprotim, Cumilla District Bar Association leaders said, adding that the decision was taken on ... Read More


Ready to discuss all bilateral issues with Bangladesh through structured mechanisms: India

Bangladesh, Sept. 23 -- India on Tuesday reiterated that it wants to take its relationship with Bangladesh forward in a positive, constructive and forward-looking manner and expressed its willingness ... Read More


Bangladesh opts to measure economic growth on UN scales

Bangladesh, Sept. 23 -- Bangladesh opts to measure economic growth and national wealth creation on UN scales to help policymakers make precise policy on accurate data, removing scepticism about tradit... Read More


Sandhani AML expands fund distribution through AAA Finance

Bangladesh, Sept. 23 -- Sandhani Asset Management Limited (Sandhani AML) has moved to widen investor access to its mutual fund products by appointing AAA Finance & Investment Ltd. as a selling agent f... Read More


Stocks rebound on bargain hunting after two-day fall

Bangladesh, Sept. 23 -- Stocks staged a strong rebound in early trading on Wednesday as investors snapped up beaten-down shares at attractive prices following a two-day sell-off. Advertisement The bu... Read More


DSE targets 10 blue-chip listings by 2027

Bangladesh, Sept. 23 -- The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) aims to bring at least 10 blue-chip companies to the capital market by 2027 through direct listing or initial public offerings (IPOs), said DSE C... Read More