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Govt approves construction of psychiatric institute in Pabna

Dhaka, Nov. 16 -- Primary and Mass Education Adviser Professor Dr Bidhan Ranjan Roy Poddar on Sunday said the government has approved a plan to transform Pabna Mental Hospital into a modern, internati... Read More


Prof Shaheen to represent Bangladesh at Asia-Pacific Fest

Dhaka, Nov. 16 -- Professor Dr. Israfeel Shaheen of the Department of Theatre and Performance Studies, University of Dhaka, will represent Bangladesh at the 18th Asia-Pacific Bond of Theatre Schools F... Read More


Security agencies on high alert ahead of ICT's verdict in a case against Hasina

Dhaka, Nov. 16 -- Home Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has said all law enforcement agencies are on full alert ahead of tomorrow's verdict in a case filed over crimes against humanity... Read More


Devt partners push govt for tougher tax measures amid debt pressure: NBR head

Dhaka, Nov. 16 -- Facing rising external debt and limited fiscal space, the government is under pressure from development partners to boost revenue through tougher tax policies and reduced exemptions,... Read More


Unified role of youths repeatedly inspired the nation during crisis: DU VC

Dhaka, Nov. 16 -- Dhaka University Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Niaz Ahmad Khan today said the role of youth during any crisis has made the nation hopeful time and again. The DU VC said this while in... Read More


Actress Mehazabein, her brother get bail upon surrender

Dhaka, Nov. 16 -- A Dhaka court on Sunday granted bail to popular actress Mehazabien Chowdhury and her brother Alisan Chowdhury in a case over embezzlement of Tk 27 lakh. Judge of the Dhaka Executive ... Read More


Jamaat, allies to mobilise on streets on Hasina verdict day

Dhaka, Nov. 16 -- Eight like-minded political parties, including Jamaat-e-Islami, have announced plans to be present on the streets on Monday as the verdict in the case against former Prime Minister S... Read More


Fakhrul calls for full justice ahead of ICT verdict in Hasina's case

Dhaka, Nov. 16 -- BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday urged the authorities to ensure full justice as the International Crimes Tribunal is set to deliver its verdict on Monday ... Read More


Economy in 'waiting vortex'; experts urge credible elections

Dhaka, Nov. 16 -- Bangladesh's economy is caught in a debilitating 'waiting vortex' of stagnant investment, high inflation and weak business confidence, with experts saying only a credible and partici... Read More


India announces $5b to cushion US tariff impact

Dhaka, Nov. 16 -- India has unveiled a $5 billion plan to boost export competitiveness as it reels under punishing US tariffs. Washington has tied issues of war and peace to trade, slapping 50 percen... Read More