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Rizwana urges public to switch to cloth and jute bags over polythene

Dhaka, May 19 -- Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Monday emphasized the importance of adopting eco-friendly alternatives like cloth and jute bags to replace single-use polythene bags in dail... Read More


DSCC gates shut demanding Ishraque's oath

Dhaka, May 18 -- Thousands of supporters of BNP leader Ishraque Hossain locked all entry points to the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) headquarters, Nagar Bhaban, on Saturday, demanding that their... Read More


LDC transition inevitable, business must adapt: Adviser

Dhaka, May 18 -- Finance Advisor Salehuddin Ahmed has expressed optimism that Bangladesh will successfully graduate from the Least Developed Country (LDC) category as scheduled in 2026. Speaking at a... Read More


Key protest sites in city sealed off: ISPR

Dhaka, May 18 -- The Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Saturday announced a prohibition on all forms of public gatherings, rallies, processions, and demonstrations in several key areas of Dhak... Read More


Time for microcredit to evolve into a bank: Yunus

Dhaka, May 18 -- Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus has called for the establishment of a dedicated 'Microcredit Bank' to promote youth entrepreneurship by offering collateral-free small loans.... Read More


Strengthening USA-Bangladesh trade ties imperative

Dhaka, May 18 -- Experts stressed on strengthening USA-Bangladesh trade ties in a round table organised by the International Business Forum of Bangladesh (IBFB) on Saturday. The roundtable discussion... Read More


Stocks struggle to rebound as DSEX clings to 4,800 mark amid prolonged bearish trend

Dhaka, May 18 -- Dhaka stocks wavered in a rare Saturday trading session as the market continued its struggle to find ground after weeks of relentless decline. The benchmark index, DSEX, had slumped ... Read More


Pubali Bank's profit jumps 4pc in Q1

Dhaka, May 18 -- Pubali Bank PLC witnesses its earnings increase in the first quarter of the financial year 2025. The bank posted a 4 percent year-on-year rise in profit in the January-March quarter,... Read More


Nations that invest in quantum today will lead tomorrow

Dhaka, May 18 -- The UN has designated 2025 the International Year of Quantum to honor the 100th anniversary of quantum mechanics. Yet, as we look back on a century of quantum, we must also look ahea... Read More


Ex-constable cheats 149 people over fake housing project

Dhaka, May 18 -- Staff Reporter At least 149 people have been cheated by investing in a land project of a former police constable. The victims have not yet seen the land or the flat despite buying 38... Read More