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DSE terminates 17 employees as part of long-term restructuring, says exchange

Dhaka, Aug. 2 -- The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) on Sunday clarified its position on the recent termination of 17 employees, saying the move was part of a long-term organisational transformation proces... Read More


2 more die of dengue in 24 hrs, 423 hospitalised

Dhaka, Aug. 2 -- Two more people died of dengue and 423 new patients were admitted to hospitals across the country in 24 hours until 8 am on Sunday. With the latest fatalities, the dengue death toll ... Read More


Law firm hired in Dubai to challenge ex-IGP Benazir's bail: Home Minister

Rajshahi, Aug. 2 -- The government has appointed a law firm in Dubai to challenge the conditional bail granted to former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed by a Dubai court, Home Minister... Read More


Fire Service itself may be affected if 7-magnitude quake hits Dhaka: DG

Dhaka, Aug. 2 -- Fire Service and Civil Defence may itself suffer damage if a major earthquake measuring 7 or above hits Dhaka, making simultaneous rescue operations at multiple locations difficult, i... Read More


Ex-husband held for burning woman to death

, Aug. 2 -- Police arrested a man for burning his ex-wife to death by pouring petrol on her at Bijora Sutarpara in Biral upazila of Dinajpur district on Saturday night. The deceased was identified as... Read More


Iran says it perceives every 'enemy' threat as 'noteworthy'

TEHRAN, Aug. 2 -- Iran's Acting Defense Minister Seyed Majid Ebn Al-Reza said Sunday that Tehran perceives every "enemy" threat as "real and noteworthy," rejecting any characterization of them as mere... Read More


Joining Saudi-led alliance aimed at tackling Houthi challenges: Bangladesh

Dhaka, Aug. 2 -- Bangladesh on Sunday described its relationship with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) as a "strategic" one and said its joining a Saudi-led alliance is aimed at tackling Houthi chall... Read More


PM hails MIST world champions, pledges support for young innovators, startups

Dhaka, Aug. 2 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Sunday congratulated the Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST) team for winning the world title at the MATE ROV International Underwater... Read More


12-kg LPG price rises by Tk 70 for August

Dhaka, Aug. 2 -- Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) on Sunday raised the retail price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for August by Tk 70, setting the price of a 12kg cylinder at Tk 1598,... Read More


Fazlul Hoque takes charge as FBCCI administrator

Dhaka, Aug. 2 -- Fazlul Hoque, former president of the Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) and former director of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and ... Read More