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Trump criticizes Netanyahu over Lebanon escalation, report says

, June 2 -- US President Donald Trump reportedly engaged in a tense phone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over Israel's recent military actions in Lebanon, amid concerns th... Read More


Auditor flags UCB's Tk 5,595 crore provision shortfall, warns of deep capital deficit

Dhaka, June 2 -- The external auditor of United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) has raised serious concerns over the bank's financial health, highlighting a provision shortfall of nearly Tk 5,595 crore and ... Read More


PM rejects proposal to rename Keraniganj TTC after Khaleda Zia

Dhaka, June 2 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday rejected a proposal to rename the Keraniganj Technical Training Centre (TTC) after former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia, saying existing in... Read More


Shama Obaed seeks Switzerland's support for LDC graduation deferment

Dhaka, June 2 -- State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed on Tuesday highlighted Bangladesh's application for deferment of the LDC graduation and sought Switzerland's support in this regard. Th... Read More


SEC to be restructured with new leadership team: Finance Minister

Dhaka, June 2 -- Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Tuesday said the government is completely restructuring the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) with a new leadership team select... Read More


Youth held over alleged rape of street child in Sylhet

Sylhet, June 2 -- A man was detained on Tuesday on allegations of raping a 12-year-old street child after allegedly intoxicating the victim in an abandoned building of the Sylhet Railway Station area ... Read More


Youth hacked to death in Khulna

Khulna, June 2 -- A young man was hacked to death by miscreants after being lured out of his home in Khulna city on Tuesday. The deceased was identified as Md Rashed Kazi, 20, son of Kazi Anisur Rahm... Read More


Ctg port's NCT hits all-time high monthly container handling

, June 2 -- The New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) at Chittagong Port has recorded its highest-ever monthly container handling volume in May, setting a significant benchmark in the port's operationa... Read More


ICB Islamic Bank faces 'going concern' uncertainty amid mounting losses

Dhaka, June 2 -- ICB Islamic Bank Limited is facing significant uncertainty over its ability to continue as a "going concern" due to mounting accumulated losses, a large capital shortfall and a high v... Read More


Speaker Hafiz Uddin asks US to play greater role in resolving Rohingya crisis

Dhaka, June 2 -- Speaker of the Jaitya Sangsad Hafiz Uddin Ahmad, Bir Bikram, has called upon the US to play an important role in resolving the Rohingya crisis. He made the call when US Ambassador to... Read More