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Central bank prints Tk22,500cr to support weak banks

Dhaka, Nov. 28 -- Bangladesh Bank (BB) Governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur on Thursday said the central bank has printed an additional Tk 22,500 crore to support six weak banks. "Stronger banks are lending to... Read More


Dengue claims 7 more lives in 24hrs

Dhaka, Nov. 28 -- Seven more dengue-related deaths were reported in Bangladesh in the 24 hours till Thursday morning, bringing this year's total fatalities to 482. Among the recent fatalities, two we... Read More


Hajj 2025 reg deadline extended to Dec 15

Dhaka, Nov. 28 -- The government has extended the Hajj 2025 registration deadline to December 15 to avoid last-minute complications. The religious affairs ministry announced the decision in a notice ... Read More


Rohingyas illegally attempting to obtain NIDs: EC

Dhaka, Nov. 28 -- The Election Commission (EC) on Thursday said displaced Rohingya people, who sought refuge in Cox's Bazar after fleeing persecution in Myanmar, are involved in illegal attempts to ac... Read More


'Legal protection needed for informal workers'

Dhaka, Nov. 28 -- Chief of the Labour Reform Commission Syed Sultan Uddin Ahmed on Thursday said the commission will emphasise the legal protection and recognition of informal sector workers in its up... Read More


Economy gradually recovering despite political instability: MCCI

Dhaka, Nov. 28 -- The Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) has reported that Bangladesh's economy is gradually recovering, despite political instability following the July-August movem... Read More


Press Council gets new Chairman

Dhaka, Nov. 28 -- Former Justice of the High Court Division Md AKM Abdul Hakim has been appointed as the chairman of the Bangladesh Press Council (BPC) on a contractual basis for a three-year term. T... Read More


Gold price adds Tk1,154 per bhori

Dhaka, Nov. 27 -- The Bangladesh Jewelers Association (BAJUS) has increased the price of gold by Tk 1,154 per bhori in the local market, effective from Thursday. According to a media release, the dec... Read More


ICC offers support to Bangladesh's int'l crimes tribunal

Dhaka, Nov. 27 -- The International Criminal Court (ICC) - based in The Hague - expressed its readiness on Wednesday to assist Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) in addressing alleged ma... Read More


Govt to extend TCB OMS programme to 10 lakh RMG worker

Dhaka, Nov. 27 -- To support low-income communities, the government will expand its Open Market Sale (OMS) programme to include garment worker families in areas around Dhaka. Initially, 10 lakh famili... Read More