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445 earthquake shelters earmarked in Dhaka: Minister

Sangsad Bhaban, June 23 -- Disaster Management and Relief Minister Asadul Habib Dulu told Parliament on Tuesday that the government has earmarked 445 earthquake shelters across the capital as part of ... Read More


PM thanks Malaysian counterpart, govt for warm hospitality

Dhaka, June 23 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, his wife Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, and the government and people... Read More


PM's China visit focuses on building foreign investor confidence, climate partnership: Mahdi Amin

Dalian (China), June 23 -- During Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's ongoing visit to China, Bangladesh is prioritising efforts to build confidence among foreign investors and deeply link the country's e... Read More


Jamaat chief warns of new 'revolution,' says will quit JS without space to speak

Dhaka, June 23 -- Leader of the Opposition and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Tuesday warned that his party will not remain in Parliament if it does not get scope to speak in t... Read More


IMF seeks removal of Bank Company Act's Section 18(A) as condition for new loan package

Dhaka, June 23 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has sought a time-bound action plan for comprehensive banking sector reforms, specifically raising structural objections over the newly added Se... Read More


Jamaat expresses regret over attack on journalists

Dhaka, June 23 -- e-Islami on Tuesday expressed deep regret over the "unfortunate and undesirable" incident involving the attack on journalists during a political programme in the capital's Dhanmondi-... Read More


3 policemen withdrawn after murder accused escapes from custody in Savar

Savar, June 23 -- inspectors (ASIs) and a constable of a police camp under Savar Model Police Station have been withdrawn over alleged negligence following the escape of an accused in a murder case fr... Read More


Bangladesh's trade deficit widened to $24.17 billion in FY25: Minister

Dhaka, June 23 -- Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir on Tuesday told Parliament that Bangladesh's trade deficit widened to US$ 24.17 billion in the fiscal year 2024-25, as the increase in impo... Read More


31 tea estates at 'high risk' over labour unrest: Muktadir

Sangsad Bhaban, June 23 -- Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir on Tuesday said some 31 tea estates across the country are at "high-risk" due to labour unrest stemming from unpaid wages and othe... Read More


Cooperation with China can help Bangladesh regain development momentum: Expert

Dhaka, June 23 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's ongoing visit to China is expected to help bring Bangladesh back onto its development trajectory through deeper bilateral cooperation, said Prof Imtia... Read More