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Bangladesh undergoing major transformation ahead of historic election: Prof Yunus

, Nov. 12 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday conveyed to a visiting Canadian parliamentary delegation that Bangladesh is now preparing for the national election, which will be a histori... Read More


Pay scale process involves multiple commissions, layers of approval: Salehuddin

Dhaka, Nov. 12 -- Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Wednesday said the process of pay scale implementation involves several independent commissions and multiple layers of administrative approval.... Read More


FBCCI to recommend tariff rationalisation to keep Ramadan prices stable

, Nov. 12 -- The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) will recommend tariff rationalisation to the National Board of Revenue (NBR) to help keep the prices of essential co... Read More


Precautionary measures taken to ensure steady food supply: Salehuddin

Dhaka, Nov. 12 -- The government has taken precautionary measures to ensure sufficient food supply across the country amid reports warning of potential food insecurity, Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin A... Read More


Violence cannot halt elections, says Amir Khosru

Dhaka, Nov. 12 -- Urging the government to be tougher and active on maintaining law and order, BNP senior leader Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Wednesday said no one can obstruct the upcoming electio... Read More


Govt considers downsizing budget, ADP amid implementation challenges: Salehuddin

Dhaka, Nov. 12 -- The government is weighing the possibility of downsizing the national budget and Annual Development Programme (ADP) as multiple fiscal and administrative challenges have emerged duri... Read More


Feud between two underworld rivals behind Old Dhaka killing: DB chief

, Nov. 12 -- The murder of Tarik Saif Mamun in Old Dhaka was the result of a long-standing feud between underworld rivals Imon and Mamun, said DB chief and Additional Commissioner of DMP Mohammad Shaf... Read More


Nine in 10 Afghan families go hungry or fall into debt: UNDP

, Nov. 12 -- Nearly nine in 10 Afghan families are skipping meals or sinking into debt as millions of returnees strain already scarce resources in one of the world's poorest nations, according to the ... Read More


Bangladesh's colourful heritage takes centre-stage at Riyadh's Global Harmony festival

Bangladesh, Nov. 12 -- Bangladeshi expatriates, along with the Saudi audience, enjoyed a vibrant celebration of Bangladeshi heritage on Tuesday night (KSA time) as the 'Bangladesh Culture' segment of ... Read More


Grameen Bank branch set on fire in B'baria

, Nov. 12 -- Miscreants set fire to a branch of Grameen Bank at Amtali in Bijoynagar upazila of Brahmanbaria district early Wednesday. Noticing the fire around 2 am, security guards of the bank broug... Read More