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Banks awash with idle liquidity

Dhaka, Oct. 5 -- Following a severe liquidity crunch throughout 2024, Bangladesh's banking sector is now witnessing the opposite scenario - a surge in idle liquidity. Instead of signaling financial st... Read More


Govt official rescued from honey trap 4 arrested

Dhaka, Oct. 5 -- Police have rescued a government official named Mehedi Hasan (42), two days after he was abducted in a honey trap in Savar, Dhaka. At the same time, four members of the abduction gang... Read More


2 held in bus arson case

Dhaka, Oct. 5 -- Army has arrested two of the masterminds behind the shooting and arson attack on a passenger bus in Kafrul, Dhaka.The arrestees Nesar and his associate Dipu were detained from Mirpur ... Read More


Political parties agree on referendum to implement July Charter: Ali Riaz

Dhaka, Oct. 5 -- National Consensus Commission (NCC) Vice-Chairman Professor Ali Riaz has said all political parties have agreed to ensure people's participation to implement the "July National Charte... Read More


Quran Desecration Case: Apurba Sentenced to Jail, NSU Excludes Him Permanently

Dhaka, Oct. 5 -- A Dhaka court ordered North South University (NSU) student Apurba Pal to jail on Sunday, October 5, in a case filed under Section 295A of the Penal Code for allegedly hurting religiou... Read More


Protest Human Chain Over Irregularities in OMS Dealer Recruitment in Dhaka

Dhaka, Oct. 5 -- Rationing Officer Jahangir Alam, accused of favoritism and orchestrating a staged narrative, faces allegations of widespread irregularities and discrimination in the recruitment of OM... Read More


Section 144 withdrawn in Khagrachari

Dhaka, Oct. 5 -- Normalcy in public life returned in Khagrachari hill district following withdrawal of Section 144. District administration withdrew Section 144 yesterday as an organization under the... Read More


CA extends greetings on World Children's Day and Child Rights Week-2025

Dhaka, Oct. 5 -- Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Muhammad Yunus today issued a message on the occasion of World Children's Day and Child Rights Week-2025, extending his heartfelt greetings and love to th... Read More


Times Square Durga Utsav 2025 Concludes with Grace, Grandeur and Tradition

Dhaka, Oct. 5 -- The inaugural day of the first-ever real-time Durga Utsav at Times Square, Manhattan witnessed a spectacular convergence of cultures, as massive crowds gathered to celebrate the festi... Read More


Gaza flotilla activists say they faced abuse, humiliation while in Israeli custody

Dhaka, Oct. 5 -- Activists detained while attempting to reach Gaza by sea have accused Israeli authorities of abuse and humiliation during their detention, following the interception of the Global Sum... Read More