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PM orders swift relocation of four inter-district bus terminals to ease Dhaka congestion

Dhaka, June 15 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday directed the authorities concerned to relocate four inter-district bus terminals outside the capital swiftly as part of efforts to reduce chro... Read More


Man arrested for raping 11-year-old schoolgirl in Sirajganj

Sirajganj, June 15 -- Police have arrested a man on charges of raping an 11-year-old schoolgirl in the Ghurka area under Salanga union in Sirajganj district. The arrestee was identified as Abu Hanif ... Read More


Bangladeshi jute products losing ground against cheap synthetic fibres in global market: Commerce Minister

Sangsad Bhaban, June 15 -- The growing availability of low-cost synthetic fibres worldwide have put the country's jute products under threat in the global market, said Textiles and Jute Minister Khand... Read More


Govt plans strict policy to keep three-wheelers off highways, minister tells JS

Sangsad Bhaban, June 15 -- The government is formulating a policy to ensure auto-rickshaws, battery-powered rickshaws, Nasimon, Karimon and Bhotbhoti operate on local roads instead of highways, Road T... Read More


AmCham welcomes investment push, flags unresolved recommendations

Dhaka, June 15 -- The American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (AmCham) on Monday acknowledged the government's efforts to promote investment and economic stability but noted that several key recomm... Read More


Govt trims spending, deficit in supplementary budget to address economic challenges: Khosru

Sansad Bhaban, June 15 -- Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Monday said the government has made adjustments to the expenditure and budget deficit in the supplementary budget to address ... Read More


Writ challenges revocation of Ad-Din Hospital's licence

Dhaka, June 15 -- A writ petition was filed with the High Court on Monday challenging the revocation of the licence of Ad-Din Hospital over the deaths of six newborns allegedly due to negligence. Sup... Read More


Decision to dissolve Islami Bank board timely, prudent, says ABB

Dhaka, June 15 -- Association of Bankers, Bangladesh (ABB) has welcomed the central bank's decision to dissolve the existing board of directors of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC, describing the move as a ... Read More


Three arrested in Jordan recruitment scam

, June 15 -- The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of police has arrested three members of an alleged human trafficking gang for deceiving job seekers with false promises of employment in Jordan... Read More


CID busts overseas job fraud ring; 3 held, 55 passports seized

Dhaka, June 15 -- Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested three suspected members of a fraud ring accused of using forged documents and false promises of jobs in Jordan. The arrestees we... Read More