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BSEC slaps Tk 22.75cr fine on Vanguard Asset for repeated law violations

Dhaka, May 6 -- The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has imposed Tk 22.75 crore fine on Vanguard Asset Management Limited for violating securities laws in connection with two separ... Read More


Inflation rises to 9.04% in April

Dhaka, May 6 -- to-point inflation rose to 9.04 percent in April, 2026, up from 8.71 percent in March, according to the latest data from the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS). However, it was sli... Read More


Govt to scrutinise cases filed during the tenure of interim govt: Home Minister

Dhaka, May 6 -- The government has decided to review the crimes against humanity cases filed during the tenure of the interim government, said Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Wednesday. The deputy ... Read More


Decision on Padma Barrage project soon: Minister Anee

Dhaka, May 6 -- The government will soon take a decision on the Padma Barrage project as its technical, survey and feasibility studies have almost been completed, Water Resources Minister Shahid Uddin... Read More


Measles outbreak: 7 more children die in 24 hours; death toll now 324

Dhaka, May 6 -- Seven children died from measles and similar symptoms in the country in 24 hours till 8:00 am on Wednesday, taking the total death toll to 324. Of the new deaths, two were confirmed a... Read More


PM to visit Chandpur on May 16, Feni on May 25

Dhaka, May 6 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will visit Chandpur on May 16 and Feni on May 25, Water Resources Minister Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Anee said on Wednesday. He made the remarks while brief... Read More


Eastern Refinery set to resume full production as crude oil shipment arrives in Chattogram

Dhaka, May 6 -- After weeks of uncertainty, a vessel carrying 1 lakh tonnes of crude oil arrived at Chattogram Port on Wednesday, paving the way for the resumption of full operations at the country's ... Read More


Social Welfare Minister Zahid Hossain's mother dies

, May 6 -- Begum Jebunnesa, mother of Social Welfare, Women and Children Affairs Minister Abu Zafar Md. Zahid Hossain, passed away at a hospital in the capital on Wednesday. She was 83. Begum Jebunne... Read More


State minister Shahe Alam assures extortion-free cattle transportation ahead of Eid

Dhaka, May 6 -- State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives Mir Shahe Alam on Wednesday assured that cattle transport ahead of Eid-ul-Azha will be free from extortion. "W... Read More


Bangladesh, China reaffirm commitment to deeper cooperation

, May 6 -- Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman met Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC)Chairperson Wang Huning in Beijing on Wednesday. During the meeting, both sides reaffirmed... Read More