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Foreign advisers to lead stock market overhaul

Dhaka, May 12 -- In a bid to implement meaningful reforms in Bangladesh's stock market, the interim government has decided to bring in a team of foreign experts to develop actionable recommendations w... Read More


Farmers left vulnerable as fertiliser supply falters

Dhaka, May 12 -- Farmers across Bangladesh are increasingly anxious about potential disruptions in the fertiliser supply chain ahead of the critical Aman paddy cultivation season, citing inaction from... Read More


Buddha Purnima observed nationwide with devotion and festivity

Dhaka, May 12 -- Buddha Purnima, the most sacred festival for the Buddhist community, was observed across Bangladesh yesterday with traditional fervour, solemn rituals, and vibrant public events. Mar... Read More


'Political parties not on same page over ACC reform'

Dhaka, May 12 -- Dr Iftekharuzzaman, chief of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Reform Commission, has said although political parties agree on the recommendations made by the ACC Reform Commission... Read More


BD struggles to match LDC fiscal standards

Dhaka, May 12 -- Bangladesh continues to lag behind its least developed country (LDC) graduating peers in both public spending and revenue mobilisation, with its fiscal deficit projected to remain abo... Read More


Banned parties' activities not be tolerated

Dhaka, May 12 -- Dhaka Range DIG Rezaul Karim Mallick has issued a stern warning that no activities of banned organizations will be allowed in the Dhaka Range area. He stated that if any individuals ... Read More


'Constituent assembly key to reform'

Dhaka, May 12 -- National Citizens' Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam has stated that fundamental reforms to the constitution can only be achieved through the election of a constituent assembly. "If w... Read More


Magnitude 5.5 earthquake strikes China's Tibet

Dhaka, May 12 -- An earthquake of magnitude 5.5 struck Tibet early on Monday, the China Earthquake Administration (CEA) said. The quake hit the city of Shigatse at 5:11am (2111 GMT), at a depth of 10 ... Read More


US, China hail 'constructive' Geneva trade talks, details due Monday

Dhaka, May 12 -- The US and China ended high-stakes trade talks on a positive note on Sunday, with US officials touting a "deal" to reduce the US trade deficit, while Chinese officials said the sides ... Read More


BNP supports government initiative to try Awami League: Salahuddin

Dhaka, May 11 -- Senior BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed on Sunday welcomed the government's move to amend the International Crimes Tribunal Act to pave the way for prosecuting the Awami League as a politi... Read More