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Bangladesh's overdependence on remittance: How secure is the future?

Dhaka, Aug. 3 -- Bangladesh's economy continues to lean heavily on the flow of remittances from migrant workers, a key driver for foreign reserves, debt repayments and import payments. In the past si... Read More


Fakhrul vows to bar Hasina from doing politics in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Aug. 3 -- BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said, "We must take a vow that we will never allow fascist Sheikh Hasina to do politics in Bangladesh again. We will not bow to a... Read More


Hasina's trial begins for July-August mass uprising crimes

Dhaka, Aug. 3 -- Chief Prosecutor Tajul Islam on Sunday asserted that the evidence against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the July-August mass uprising case is so "clear and compelling" that t... Read More


July manifesto finalised

Dhaka, Aug. 3 -- The interim government has finalised the long-awaited draft of the July Declaration and is set to formally present it to the nation on Tuesday, 5 August, at 5pm. The announcement was ... Read More


Tarique praised for humble travel in London

Dhaka, Aug. 3 -- BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman was seen travelling on a local bus in London on Friday evening, showcasing a modest and unassuming lifestyle that has since attracted widespread att... Read More


Healthcare gains spotlight after Jamaat chief's surgery

Dhaka, Aug. 3 -- In a notable shift from established norms among the country's political elite, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami chief Dr Shafiqur Rahman has successfully undergone open-heart surgery at a l... Read More


CA to visit Malaysia

Dhaka, Aug. 3 -- Chief Adviser to the Interim Government, Professor Muhammad Yunus, is scheduled to undertake an official visit to Malaysia from 11 to 13 August at the invitation of Malaysian Prime Mi... Read More


Global stocks tumble on weak US jobs report, looming Trump tariffs

Dhaka, Aug. 3 -- Stock markets around the world have fallen sharply after a disappointing US jobs report raised concerns about the strength of the global economy, just as President Donald Trump confir... Read More


Call to tackle climate change to build a livable world

Dhaka, Aug. 3 -- The world is in dire straits today due to the impact of climate change. Researchers from the country have emphasized on collective global action and generational responsibility to ove... Read More


IDLC Finance sees 45pc profit surge in Q2 on higher investment income

Dhaka, Aug. 3 -- IDLC Finance has reported an impressive 45 per cent year-on-year growth in profit for the second quarter (April-June) of this year, driven by higher investment income. The non-bank f... Read More