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Report reveals systematic torture under Hasina's leadership

Dhaka, Feb. 4 -- Human Rights Watch (HRW) has published a report alleging that ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, along with several senior military and civil officials, was involved in incidents of... Read More


Merchandise-exports surge 11.68pc in 7 months backed by RMG

Dhaka, Feb. 4 -- The country's merchandise exports grew by 11.68 per cent year-on-year during the July-January period of the 2024-25 financial year, primarily driven by increased garment shipments. D... Read More


Current wave of demonstrations in city for unjust demands must stop

Dhaka, Feb. 4 -- As per a report published in this newspaper on Monday, the streets of Dhaka have become a battleground for discontent since the interim government took office, with protests erupting ... Read More


Mohammad Iqbal as Union Bank DMD

Dhaka, Feb. 4 -- Mohammad Iqbal, a veteran banker with 28 years working experience in Agrani Bank, Mutual Trust Bank, Midland Bank and Citizens Bankh has recently joined Shariah based Union Bank PLC a... Read More


The ceramic industry faces many challenges

Dhaka, Feb. 4 -- The ceramic industry, the country's third largest export sector, is facing multiple challenges including the gas crisis and its price hike, Supplementary duty, and higher operational ... Read More


BEPZA first-ever machinery manufacturing industry in BEPZA EZ

Dhaka, Feb. 4 -- The Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) has signed a lease agreement with Lee's Tobacco Machinery Company Limited, a UAE and Singapore-owned company. This agreement ... Read More


ACC files cases against ex-minister Nuruzzaman, his family

Dhaka, Feb. 4 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed three separate corruption cases against former ousted Awami League Member of Parliament from Lalmonirhat-2 and social welfare minister N... Read More


UK assists Bangladesh in Tulip corruption probe

Dhaka, Feb. 4 -- UK officers have travelled to Dhaka to assist local authorities in investigating claims that the former Economic Secretary to the Treasury, Tulip Siddiq, benefited from a controversia... Read More


Election not possible without reforms Says Jamaat Ameer

Dhaka, Feb. 4 -- Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman has said holding elections without implementing minimum reforms would not be appropriate. He emphasized the need for a future government tha... Read More


'Biman fails to meet aviation standards'

Dhaka, Feb. 4 -- Planning Adviser Dr Wahiduddin Mahmud on Monday termed Biman Bangladesh Airlines a frail organization which incurred losses year after year. "That (incurring loss) should not be, oth... Read More