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Bangladesh Bank clears path to liquidate nine troubled NBFIs

Dhaka, Dec. 1 -- Bangladesh Bank has approved the liquidation of nine non-banking financial institutions (NBFIs) after years of irregularities, mismanagement and failure to return depositors' funds, m... Read More


Chawkbazar building fire under control

Dhaka, Dec. 1 -- The fire that broke out in a three-storey building in Old Dhaka's Chawkbazar on Monday afternoon has been brought under control. The blaze started on the top floor of the building ar... Read More


Mohammadpur building fire under control

Dhaka, Dec. 1 -- The fire that broke out in a six-storey building in the capital's Mohammadpur on Monday afternoon has been brought under control. The fire started on the top floor of the building ar... Read More


Chinese medical experts join Khaled's treatment efforts

Dhaka, Dec. 1 -- member team of specialist doctors from China Medical Team has arrived in Dhaka to assist in the treatment of ailing BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, who remains in a highly critical condi... Read More


St Martin's reopens to overnight tourists as 1,174 arrive on day one

, Dec. 1 -- Bangladesh reopened St Martin's Island to overnight tourists on Monday after months of restrictions, drawing 1,174 visitors on the first day as authorities tightened monitoring of operator... Read More


Tk 2105 cr housing projects for July martyrs' families, injured get govt nod

, Dec. 1 -- The government on Monday approved two major housing projects involving over Tk 2100 crore aimed at rehabilitating families of July martyrs and the injured protesters. The approval was giv... Read More


Tarique not a voter, but could be if EC decides: EC Secretary

Dhaka, Dec. 1 -- BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman is not a voter, but he could still become one if the Election Commission (EC) makes a decision in this regard, said Election Commission Senior Secre... Read More


Only Dr Zahid to brief media on Khaleda's health: BNP

, Dec. 1 -- BNP has said all official updates over party chairperson and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia's health will be communicated exclusively by Professor Dr AZM Zahid Hossain, a member of the ... Read More


No legal barrier to Tarique Rahman's return, says Law Adviser

Dhaka, Dec. 1 -- There is no known legal bar preventing BNP Acting Chairperson Tarique Rahman from returning to Bangladesh, Law Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul said on Monday. "If any obstacles exist, we will... Read More


ECNEC clears 18 projects with Tk 16,0032 crore

, Dec. 1 -- The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) on Monday approved 18 development projects involving a total outlay of Tk 16,0032.77 crore. The approval came at an ECNEC ... Read More