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Failure to fix macroeconomy could trigger more bank looting, warns CPD's Mustafizur

Dhaka, June 9 -- Unless irregularities in Bangladesh's macroeconomic management are addressed, incidents similar to the large-scale looting of banks witnessed in the past could recur in the future, wa... Read More


Committed to more connected, prosperous Bay of Bengal region: Dhaka

Dhaka, June 9 -- State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam has said Bangladesh, as the current Chair of BIMSTEC, remains committed to fostering trust, inclusivity and collaboration among me... Read More


US Ambassador meets opposition leader, discusses bilateral relations

Dhaka, June 9 -- US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T. Christensen on Tuesday paid a courtesy call on Leader of the Opposition and Jamaat Ameer Md Shafiqur Rahman at his office at the Jatiya Sangsad Bh... Read More


Mother, daughter 'gang-raped' during robbery in Cox's Bazar; 6 held

Dhaka, June 9 -- year-old woman and her school-going daughter were allegedly gang-raped by a group of robbers while committing robbery at their house in newly formed Matamuhuri upazila of Cox's Bazar ... Read More


PM provides financial assistance for footballer Ritu Porna's house construction

Dhaka, June 9 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday provided financial assistance for the construction of a house for national women's football team player Ritu Porna Chakma. The Prime Minister... Read More


Appellate Division stays HC verdict on establishment of separate SC Secretariat

Dhaka, June 9 -- The Appellate Division on Tuesday stayed the High Court verdict that had directed the establishment of a separate Secretariat under the Supreme Court for subordinate courts within thr... Read More


RMG export slump: BGMEA to submit 'Charter of Policy Support' to govt

Dhaka, June 9 -- Amid a continuous decline in ready-made garment (RMG) exports, Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has decided to submit a comprehensive "Charter of Pol... Read More


Jubo Dal expels another Ramna unit leader, committee dissolved

Dhaka, June 9 -- Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Jubo Dal on Tuesday expelled a leader of the dissolved Ramna Thana unit under Dhaka South unit over allegations of involvement in various unethical activities.... Read More


Finance Minister briefs Parliament on reasons for revenue shortfall

Dhaka, June 9 -- Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Tuesday told Parliament that reduced purchasing power, business losses, lower industrial output and declining corporate profits were a... Read More


Islami Bank depositors continue protests to press for 7-point demand

Dhaka, June 9 -- Depositors of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC staged demonstrations for the seventh consecutive workday on Tuesday to press for their seven-point demand, including the immediate removal of... Read More