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BNP wants ethnic minority women to assert rights, promises support

Dhaka, Oct. 21 -- BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday urged members of ethnic minority communities, especially women, to be more assertive about their rights and take an activ... Read More


CSE extends upward momentum, DSE fails to sustain gains

Dhaka, Oct. 21 -- The upward momentum observed in the early trading hours at both the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) did not last, as the DSE ended the day in the red w... Read More


Bangladesh could be next growth destination for Korean investors: BIDA chief

, Oct. 21 -- Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) Executive Chairman Ashik Chowdhury has urged Korean investors to explore Bangladesh as their next growth destination, citing the country... Read More


131 arrested from AL flash processions in Dhaka

, Oct. 21 -- A total of 131 leaders and activists of Awami League and its associate bodies were arrested in Dhaka on Tuesday for participating in flash processions in various parts of the capital. Th... Read More


Banking crisis: Capital shortfall hits record Tk 1.55 lakh crore

Dhaka, Oct. 21 -- The financial health of Bangladesh's banking sector has worsened sharply, with troubled banks facing a combined capital shortfall exceeding Tk 1.55 lakh crore in the June quarter. T... Read More


Only one agreement under Indian LoC cancelled: Touhid Hossain

Dhaka, Oct. 21 -- Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Tuesday affirmed that only one agreement under the Indian Line of Credit (LoC) with India was cancelled, disagreeing with his Cabinet col... Read More


Only 1 deal under Indian LoC cancelled: Foreign Adviser

Dhaka, Oct. 21 -- Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Tuesday affirmed that only one agreement under the Indian Line of Credit (LoC) with India was cancelled, disagreeing with what his collea... Read More


MPO teachers, staff call off protests

Dhaka, Oct. 21 -- listed teachers and staff on Tuesday called off their protests after the government increased the house rent allowance by 15 percent, ending the 10-day movement. Delwar Hossain Aziz... Read More


Dengue: 4 more die; 814 hospitalised in 24hrs

Dhaka, Oct. 21 -- Four more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till Tuesday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 251 this year. During ... Read More


Death toll from dengue crosses 250 so far, 814 hospitalised in 24hrs

Dhaka, Oct. 21 -- Four more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till Tuesday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 251 this year. During ... Read More