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Govt rolls out emergency measles-rubella vaccination campaign in DSCC

Dhaka, April 12 -- The "Emergency Measles-Rubella Vaccination Campaign-2026" has been inaugurated in the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) area to protect children from the deadly diseases. The DSC... Read More


Moving bus catches fire in Bogura

Dhaka, April 12 -- A moving passenger bus has caught fire in Bogura's Shahjahanpur Upazila, but all passengers have managed to get off quickly and escape unharmed. The incident occurred around 8:00 a... Read More


Ex-speaker Shirin Sharmin Chowdhury granted bail

Dhaka, April 12 -- Former speaker Shirin Sharmin Chowdhury has been granted bail by a Dhaka court on Sunday, according to local media reports. Dhaka Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Mehedi Hasan approve... Read More


When fuel stops moving, the economy stops

Dhaka, April 12 -- When operations at Mongla Port slow to a near standstill because vessels cannot access fuel, it is tempting to view the disruption as a temporary inconvenience. The reality is far m... Read More


BGMEA defends RMG growth amid US probe

Dhaka, April 12 -- Bangladesh's garment industry has defended its growth model amid a US investigation, arguing that its expansion reflects global demand rather than excess capacity or market distorti... Read More


Retired teachers to be hired to tackle shortage in private schools, colleges

Dhaka, April 12 -- The education authorities have moved to address the shortage of teachers in private secondary and higher secondary institutions by engaging retired but physically fit educators to s... Read More


Falling capital spending threatens growth prospects

Dhaka, April 12 -- Bangladesh is facing mounting fiscal pressure as capital expenditure continues to decline, raising concerns over the country's growth trajectory and poverty reduction efforts. Anal... Read More


Bank Asia holds 13th Extra-Ordinary General Meeting through digital platform

Dhaka, April 12 -- Bank Asia PLC convened its 13th Extra-Ordinary General Meeting (EGM) on Sunday through a digital platform. The meeting was presided over by Mr. Romo Rouf Chowdhury, Chairman of the ... Read More


Standard Islami Bank holds Quarterly Business Review Meeting 2026

Dhaka, April 12 -- Standard Islami Bank PLC organised a Quarterly Business Review Meeting at the bank's Head Office, Dhaka, on Saturday with the participation of Heads of selected branches of the bank... Read More


PM asks party men to assist law enforcers in maintaining peace, order

Dhaka, April 12 -- Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman today (Sunday) urged his party leaders and activists to assist the local administration and the law enforcement agencies to maintain p... Read More