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CPD's report on state of economy identifies various challenges facing interim govt

, Jan. 29 -- The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) on Wednesday said the interim government requires a comprehensive approach that balances short-term relief with handling long-term issues, while imple... Read More


Passports of ex-BSEC chairman Shibli Rubayat, 8 others cancelled

Dhaka, Jan. 29 -- Home Ministry has cancelled passports of nine individuals, including Prof Shibli Rubayat-Ul-Islam, former chairman of the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC), and fo... Read More


Bangladesh signs deal with Japan to improve fish landing centre in Cox's Bazar

DHAKA, Jan. 29 -- Bangladesh and Japanese government have signed an agreement aiming to improve the fish landing centre in Cox's Bazar. The signing ceremony of the 'Project for Improvement of Fish La... Read More


Bangladesh's 'tone' at BGB-BSF conference to be different: Home Adviser

Dhaka, Jan. 29 -- Bangladesh will adopt a different 'tone' (voice) in its discussions with India at the upcoming Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) - Border Security Force (BSF) Director General (DG) level... Read More


BNP plans 'movement' to help interim govt correct its errors: Salahuddin

DHAKA, Jan. 29 -- BNP senior leader Salahuddin Ahmed has said that their party is planning to launch a 'movement' to help the interim government correct its errors and clear the way for establishing a... Read More


LNG import deals not needed for Bangladesh: CPD

Dhaka, Jan. 29 -- The Centre for Policy Dialogue, an influential Dhaka-based think tank, on Wednesday said signing deals to import LNG (liquefied natural gas) does not align with the interim governmen... Read More


Illegal foreigners to face action after Jan 31: Home Adviser

, Jan. 29 -- Legal steps will be taken against foreign nationals who will stay in Bangladesh without valid documents after January 31, Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has... Read More


Commuters suffer as Bhola bus workers go on strike

Bhola, Jan. 29 -- Commuters are bearing the brunt of a wildcaxat indefinite strike enforced by bus workers in protest against attacks on them allegedly by CNG-run auto-rickshaw drivers over occupying ... Read More


Security tightened at Biswa Ijtema ground: IGP

Dhaka, Jan. 29 -- Inspector General of Police (IGP) Baharul Alam has said security at the Biswa Ijtema ground has been strengthened considering the overall situation. Security has been strengthened m... Read More


Fire breaks out at Gazipur kitchen market

Gazipur, Jan. 29 -- A fire broke gutted at least 14 shops at Shamsuddin Sarkar kitchen market in Bhogra Bypass area of Gazipur city. Mohammad Mamun, Deputy Assistant Director of Gazipur Fire Service,... Read More