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Committed to giving power back to its rightful owner - people: Prof Yunus

Malaysia, Aug. 13 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday said they are committed to strengthening democracy and giving power back to its rightful owner-the people, stressing that the govern... Read More


Prof Yunus returns home from Malaysia

Dhaka, Aug. 13 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus returned home from Malaysia on Wednesday night, wrapping up his three-day official visit, stressing that the two countries together can build a futu... Read More


Prof Yunus honoured with UKM's Doctorate for pioneering social business

Malaysia, Aug. 13 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday was awarded an honorary Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Social Business by Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). Prof Yunus, now ... Read More


BFIU seeks bank records of ex-Bangladesh Bank governors, deputies

Dhaka, Aug. 13 -- The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) has sought bank account details of three former governors and six former deputy governors of the Bangladesh Bank. The move comes fo... Read More


Bangladesh seeks Malaysia's support to establish 'Halal Industrial Park'

Malaysia, Aug. 13 -- Bangladesh has sought Malaysia's assistance in developing a halal industrial park, aiming to tap the rapidly expanding global halal product market. "Let's make a move on this," s... Read More


Improved efficiency at EDCL allows reduction in prices of drugs it sells to govt

, Aug. 13 -- Essential Drugs Company Limited (EDCL), the state-owned pharmaceutical manufacturer reduced the prices of 33 essential medicines by around 50%* which will save the government approximatel... Read More


Struggle for JaPa: GM Quader's faction to meet CEC Thursday, amid Anisul-Hawladar committee's claim for recognition

Dhaka, Aug. 13 -- Jatiya Party (JaPa) faction, led by GM Quader and Shameem Haidar Patwary, will meet Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin on Thursday to present its legal explanation opposing ... Read More


Loan defaulters will not be allowed to contest national election: Salehuddin

, Aug. 13 -- Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Wednesday said the interim government will not allow the loan defaulters to contest the next parliamentary election scheduled for February 2026. "I... Read More


Thousands in agony as Teesta devours homes, farmland in north

Rangpur, Aug. 13 -- In northern Bangladesh's remote riverine belts, the once life-giving Teesta River now mercilessly swallows homes, farmland and hope, leaving entire communities on the brink. Over ... Read More


Don't know Dilip Barua's whereabouts, I'm Samyabadi Dal president: Harun

Dhaka, Aug. 13 -- Harun Chowdhury on Wednesday introduced himself as the president of Bangladesh Samyabadi Dal (ML) and said he has no information about the current whereabouts of the party's senior l... Read More