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REVIVAL Group to reopen BEXIMCO Textile, restoring 25,000 jobs

Dhaka, Nov. 16 -- In a crucial move to reshape Bangladesh's industrial recovery, Japanese-Bangladeshi ethical fashion venture REVIVAL Group Co. Ltd. and REVIVAL Projects Ltd. have announced plans to l... Read More


Bhasani a lasting inspiration for democracy, rights: Tarique

, Nov. 16 -- BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Sunday said great national leader Maulana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhasani will always remain a source of inspiration for the nation in securing the just rig... Read More


Qatar to recruit 800 Bangladeshi armed forces personnel on deputation

Dhaka, Nov. 16 -- Qatar will initially recruit 800 members of the Bangladesh Armed Forces on deputation. An agreement formalising the recruitment was signed on Sunday in Doha, Qatar, according to the... Read More


Jamaat, allies urge voters to back 'Yes' in referendum

Dhaka, Nov. 16 -- minded political parties, including Jamaat-e-Islami and Islami Andolon, on Sunday urged citizens to vote 'Yes' in the upcoming referendum, expressing concern over public confusion af... Read More


2026 Bank Holidays: 28 days on central bank's list

Dhaka, Nov. 16 -- Bangladesh Bank has published the official holiday calendar for 2026, announcing a total of 28 bank closure days, outside the regular weekly holidays, for all scheduled banks. The c... Read More


Dhaka tops lead exposure in children, pregnant women

, Nov. 16 -- New findings reveal that 38% of children aged 12-59 months and nearly 8% of pregnant women have blood lead levels above safe thresholds, with Dhaka (65%) most affected. Lead poisoning th... Read More


DSE rebounds on week's opening day, CSE remains in red

Dhaka, Nov. 16 -- After days of persistent decline, the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) finally returned to positive territory on the first trading day of the week on Sunday, though the Chittagong Stock Ex... Read More


EC to sit with Jamaat, 11 other political parties Monday

, Nov. 16 -- The Election Commission is set to sit with 12 more political parties, including Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, on Monday as part of its electoral dialogue ahead of the next general election ... Read More


Tribunal's verdict in Hasina case to be executed: Home Adviser

, Nov. 16 -- Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Sunday said whatever verdict the tribunal delivers in case against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday will be i... Read More


Women's Kabaddi World Cup begins Monday; Prof Yunus unveils trophy

, Nov. 16 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Sunday unveiled the official trophy of the 2nd Women's Kabaddi World Cup 2025 and highlighted the significance of hosting the World Cup in Dhaka. He ... Read More