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Stocks end week sharply lower as indices tumble on DSE, CSE

, March 5 -- Stocks ended the week on a sharp downturn on Thursday as key indices of both the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) fell significantly, with the majority o... Read More


TIB urges cancellation of new Bangladesh Bank governor's appointment

Dhaka, March 5 -- Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) on Thursday called for the immediate cancellation of the appointment of the newly appointed Governor of Bangladesh Bank, citing a serious ... Read More


Russia may halt EU gas supplies earlier than planned, says Putin

, March 5 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia could stop supplying natural gas to European Union countries sooner than expected, citing commercial reasons. In a Wednesday interview, Putin... Read More


No extra bus fare during Eid, route permits to be cancelled for violations: Minister

Dhaka, March 5 -- Road Transport and Bridges Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam on Thursday said that the route permits of bus companies will be cancelled if they charge extra fares during Eid. "If anyone c... Read More


IRGC says it attacked US oil tanker in the Gulf

, March 5 -- Iran's IRGC says it attacked a US oil tanker in the Gulf. The IRGC's public relations department said in a statement carried by the state IRNA news agency that Iranian naval forces "succ... Read More


PM orders opening language training centres to prepare workforce for overseas jobs

, March 5 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday directed the authorities concerned to open language training centres across the country to build a skilled workforce for overseas employment. Th... Read More


200 Afghans released from Pakistani jails

, March 5 -- A total of 200 Afghan prisoners were released from detention centres in Pakistan last week and have returned to Afghanistan, the country's Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation said on Th... Read More


Festive shopping frenzy grips Dhaka markets before Eid

Dhaka, March 5 -- Eid shopping has gained momentum in the capital as people throng markets and roadside shops to buy clothes, jewellery and other essentials ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr. Published by HT Digi... Read More


Cable trader found dead in Dhaka

Dhaka, March 5 -- year-old cable trader was found dead at a house in the Bhatara area of the capital early Thursday. The deceased was identified as Mahmudul Hossain, son of Ismail Hawladar of Sadar u... Read More


Libya backs Bangladesh candidate for UNGA Presidency

Dhaka, March 5 -- Libyan Ambassador to Bangladesh Abdul Mutalib SM Suleiman on Thursday paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister's Foreign Affairs Adviser Humaiun Kobir at the Prime Minister's Office in... Read More