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Police charge baton, use water cannons to disperse protesting BCS candidates

, Nov. 9 -- Police on Sunday charged baton and used water cannons to disperse candidates of the 47th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examination during a protest demanding rescheduling of the upcoming ... Read More


Investment, daily life stalled as nation awaits election: Khosru

Dhaka, Nov. 9 -- BNP senior leader Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Sunday said investment, business activities and even personal and family decisions across the country have come to a standstill as pe... Read More


Ex-N'ganj mayor Selina Hayat Ivy gets bail in 5 cases

Dhaka, Nov. 9 -- The High Court on Sunday granted bail to former mayor of Narayanganj City Corporation (NCC) Selina Hayat Ivy in five separate cases including a murder case. The HC bench of Justice A... Read More


Ex-mayor Selina Hayat Ivy gets bail in 5 cases

Dhaka, Nov. 9 -- The High Court on Sunday granted bail to former mayor of Narayanganj City Corporation (NCC) Selina Hayat Ivy in five separate cases including a murder case. The HC bench of Justice A... Read More


Next government to decide on new Pay Commission: Salehuddin

, Nov. 9 -- Finance Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed on Sunday said that the formation and implementation of a new Pay Commission will be decided by the next elected government. The interim government wi... Read More


Jamaat leader Parwar calls for accepting primary teachers' demands

, Nov. 9 -- e-Islami Secretary General and former MP Mia Golam Parwar on Sunday condemned the use of police force, sound grenades and water cannons on government primary school teachers demonstrating ... Read More


Govt to procure 7 lakh tonnes of rice, paddy in Aman season

Dhaka, Nov. 9 -- The government will procure 700,000 tonnes of rice and paddy in the current Aman season to ensure fair prices for farmers and maintain a stable food stock. Food Adviser Ali Imam Maju... Read More


IMF to decide Bangladesh's next loan installment after formation of political govt: Adviser

Dhaka, Nov. 9 -- Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Sunday said the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is continuing its review of Bangladesh's progress under the ongoing loan programme and a final... Read More


Rice prices expected to remain stable in coming months: Finance Adviser

, Nov. 9 -- Finance Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed on Sunday said rice prices are expected to remain relatively stable in the coming months though minor fluctuations may occur due to market dynamics. "... Read More


Bangladesh October PMI records faster expansion rate at 61.8

Dhaka, Nov. 9 -- The October reading of the Bangladesh Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) gained 2.7 points from the previous month to post a faster expansion rate at 61.8. This latest PMI reading was ... Read More