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Middle East crisis pushes dollar rate to Tk 123 for import LCs

, March 10 -- The ongoing crisis in the Middle East has begun to impact Bangladesh's foreign exchange market, driving up the price of the US dollar for both remittance procurement and import payments.... Read More


EC seeks updated information to prepare for local government elections

Dhaka, March 10 -- The Election Commission has asked its field-level officers to send updated information over all the local bodies as part of preparations for holding local government elections acros... Read More


Mahmudul Hasan relieved for seeking 'ministerial status' beyond instruction: Jamaat

, March 10 -- e-Islami Secretary General Mia Golam Parwar on Tuesday claimed its Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman didn't direct his adviser on foreign affairs Dr Mahmudul Hasan to seek a 'ministerial status' ... Read More


Nine recommendations placed to ensure safer eid journey

, March 10 -- Dhaka Ahsania Mission has placed nine recommendations aimed at reducing road crashes during the upcoming Eid journey, as accidents on highways continue to claim many lives every year dur... Read More


Three DU students suspended for 6 months over harassment of women

, March 10 -- Three students of Dhaka University have been suspended for six months following an incident in which two women were harassed at the campus' TSC area. The information was confirmed in a ... Read More


ICT to conduct internal probe into alleged bribery: Chief Prosecutor

Dhaka, March 10 -- The International Crimes Tribunal will conduct an internal investigation over the allegations of bribery of Tk one crore involving a prosecutor at the International Crimes Tribunal,... Read More


KL eyes stronger ties with Dhaka through PM Tarique's prospective visit to Malaysia

, March 10 -- State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam on Tuesday reaffirmed Bangladesh's commitment to deepening cooperation based on mutual benefit and highlighted the contribution of fo... Read More


Documentary "Destination Francophonie: Kosovo-Welcome to the Heart of the Balkans" screened in city

Dhaka, March 10 -- The Embassy of the Republic of Kosovo in Dhaka, in cooperation with the Alliance Francaise de Dhaka, has organised a screening of the documentary "Destination Francophonie: Kosovo -... Read More


Iran will be hit 'harder than ever' if oil flow blocked: US defence secretary

, March 10 -- US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth warned that Iran would face unprecedented retaliation if it attempts to disrupt oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking at a press confere... Read More


Newspapers to get 5-day Eid-ul-Fitr holiday: Mar 19-23

Dhaka, March 10 -- The Newspaper Owners' Association of Bangladesh (NOAB) announced a five-day holiday for newspaper offices from March 19 to March 23 on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr As a result, no n... Read More