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Youths aged 16 or above may avail of NID services: EC

, Feb. 22 -- Youths aged 16 or above will be able to avail the national identity (NID) services and card from now on, according to a decision taken by the Election Commission. The EC on Sunday issued... Read More


CAB protests obstruction of consumer watchdog drive

, Feb. 22 -- The Consumers Association of Bangladesh (CAB) staged a human chain on Sunday to protest what it called the obstruction of a government market monitoring drive and demanded strict action a... Read More


Prof Yunus returns to former role after leading interim govt

Dhaka, Feb. 22 -- Nobel Peace Prize laureate and former Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus returned to his previous duties on Sunday following an 18-month hiatus, during which he led Bangladesh's inter... Read More


India 'A' Women defend title, beat Bangladesh 'A' in Asia Cup Rising Stars final

, Feb. 22 -- The India 'A' women's cricket team clinched their second consecutive Women's Asia Cup Rising Stars title, defeating Bangladesh 'A' by 46 runs in the final in Bangkok today. Defending a m... Read More


Bangladesh Bank extends loan rescheduling deadline for raw jute exporters

Dhaka, Feb. 22 -- Bangladesh Bank on Sunday extended the deadline for raw jute exporters to apply for loan rescheduling, aiming to support businesses facing liquidity challenges and help regularise de... Read More


Dhaka indicates 'forward looking, balanced partnership' with Delhi

Dhaka, Feb. 22 -- Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman on Sunday indicated Bangladesh's intent to build a 'forward-looking and balanced partnership' with India based on mutual interest for the benefit ... Read More


No protests needed for teachers' legitimate demands: Minister Milon

, Feb. 22 -- Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon on Sunday said teachers would no longer need to take to the streets to realise their legitimate demands, as the government is giving the highest... Read More


ACC files 2 cases against ex-Jessore-1 MP Sheikh Afil Uddin, wife

Dhaka, Feb. 22 -- Corruption Commission (ACC) on Sunday filed two separate cases against former Jessore-1 MP Sheikh Afil Uddin and his wife Tahera Sobha, accusing them of amassing wealth worth about T... Read More


IGP orders strict action against extortion, drugs

Dhaka, Feb. 22 -- Inspector General of Police (IGP) Baharul Alam on Sunday instructed field-level police officers to take tough action against extortion, robbery and drug-related crimes. Speaking at ... Read More


Burimari Express train to start operation within 180 days: Minister

, Feb. 22 -- New Burimari Express train service will begin operating from Burimari within the next 180 days, Disaster Management and Relief Minister Asadul Habib Dulu said on Sunday. He made the anno... Read More