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Interim government leaving economy in 'satisfactory and stable' state: Finance Adviser

Dhaka, Feb. 3 -- Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Sunday said the current interim government would leave Bangladesh's economy in a "satisfactory and stable" position for the next elected governm... Read More


Sobhana Mostary jumps 16 spots in ICC rankings after World Cup qualifier heroics

Dhaka, Feb. 3 -- Bangladesh's flawless campaign in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier has paid rich dividends in the latest ICC player rankings, with batter Sobhana Mostary making the most signif... Read More


Finance Adviser surrenders his diplomatic passport

Dhaka, Feb. 3 -- Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Tuesday said that he has already surrendered his diplomatic passport, emphasising that the move is part of a standard procedure and not linked t... Read More


Army Khagrachhari Region Commander holds meeting with candidates ahead of upcoming national election

Khagrachhari, Feb. 3 -- Ahead of the upcoming national election for Khagrachhari-298, the lone constituency in the district, Army Khagrachhari Region Commander Brigadier General KM Obaidul Haque held ... Read More


Dhaka, Tokyo sign deal over transfer of defence equipment, technology

Dhaka, Feb. 3 -- Bangladesh and Japan have signed an agreement over 'transfer of defence equipment and technology' which is expected to ensure 'appropriate control' over the defence equipment and tech... Read More


Tobacco costs Bangladesh Tk 870bn annually against Tk 400bn revenue: Nari Moitree

, Feb. 3 -- Additional Secretary (World Health Wing) of the Health Services Division Sheikh Momena Moni said on Tuesday that although the government earns around BDT 400 billion annually in revenue fr... Read More


21 BGB platoons to secure Bandarban during national election

Bandarban, Feb. 3 -- Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) will deploy 21 platoons in Bandarban district to ensure security during the upcoming 13th Jatiya Sangsad election. The decision was announced at a p... Read More


"Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3" team wanted Arijit not Sonu Nigam": Mallik

Dhaka, Feb. 3 -- Composer Amaal Mallik opened up about the hurdles he faced to bring Sonu Nigam on board for the reprised song "Mere Dholna 3.0" from Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, citing restrictive practices in... Read More


Gold Price Shock: Tk16,330 surge hits Bangladesh overnight

Dhaka, Feb. 3 -- Gold prices in Bangladesh soared again on Tuesday, climbing a total of Tk16,330 per bhori through two separate hikes announced by the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS), pushing... Read More


Rizwana Hasan urges action for horn-free streets in Dhaka

Dhaka, Feb. 3 -- free roads in the future if noise laws are properly enforced, said Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Adviser to the Ministries of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Information and Broadcasti... Read More