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Gas short supply hurting industries

Dhaka, July 15 -- Poor gas supply and frequent electricity cuts have been taking a heavy toll on the country's industrial production, thus leading to rise in the cost of doing business, affecting prod... Read More


Bitcoin soars to two-week high after Trump attack

Dhaka, July 15 -- Bitcoin surged to a two-week high on Monday after the attempted assassination of US presidential candidate Donald Trump raised the odds of the former president, who has presented him... Read More


DMP chief warns quota protesters against violation apex court order

Dhaka, July 15 -- Dhaka Metropolitan Police Commissioner Habibur Rahman has vowed to take strict action against violation of court order regarding movement against the quota system in government jobs.... Read More


PM's former personal assistant Jahangir's bank accounts frozen

Dhaka, July 15 -- The central bank has asked the financial institutions to freeze the bank accounts of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's former personal assistant Jahangir Alam and his family for a month... Read More


Gas supply suspended for eight hours in parts of Dhaka today

Dhaka, July 15 -- Gas supply in several areas in Dhaka is scheduled to remain off for eight hours from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm on Tuesday for emergency relocation of the gas pipeline. According to Titas ... Read More


Students announce nationwide protests following Chhatra League attack

Dhaka, July 15 -- Agitating students announced a nationwide demonstration march and rally for Tuesday at 3 pm, following an attack by Chhatra League activists. The protest, aimed at condemning the att... Read More


Two Bangladeshis shot dead in Sylhet border

Dhaka, July 15 -- The bodies of two Bangladeshis, reported killed by gunfire, lay at the border in the Companiganj upazila of Sylhet. Inspector (Investigation) Md Moniruzzaman Khan of the Companiganj... Read More


Bangladesh, Vietnam to lead cotton consumption growth in next decade

Dhaka, July 15 -- Bangladesh and Vietnam are expected to experience the fastest growth in cotton consumption and trade in the next decade as their capacities are projected to witness significant growt... Read More


Protectionism, sanctions damaging trade, says Salman F Rahman

Dhaka, July 15 -- Protectionism and sanctions, along with counter-sanctions, are damaging trade for countries like Bangladesh, said Prime Minister's Adviser on Private Industry and Investment Salman F... Read More


The anatomy of corruption in BD

Dhaka, July 15 -- Of late, the media in Bangladesh is abuzz with news of high profile cases of corruption coming in quick succession, sometimes simultaneously. Senior officials, both in office and ret... Read More