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Govt approves drilling of 5 gas wells in Bhola

, Dec. 23 -- The government on Tuesday approved a proposal to dig five gas wells in Bhola at an estimated cost of Tk 907.29 crore to boost domestic gas production, reduce reliance on imported fuel and... Read More


Cambodia advises Bangladesh to have sustained engagements with ASEAN

Dhaka, Dec. 23 -- Cambodia on Tuesday underscored the primacy of ASEAN centrality and advised Bangladesh to have sustained engagements with ASEAN, both collectively and bilaterally. Bangladesh sought... Read More


Bangladesh received $2.46 billion remittance in 22 days of December

Dhaka, Dec. 23 -- The upward trend in remittances sent by Bangladesh expatriates has continued in December, with receiving over US $2.42 billion in 22 days of the month. Bangladesh received $15.46 bi... Read More


Endless delay pushes Barui Para Bridge cost to Tk 136cr; frustration grows

, Dec. 23 -- A project envisioned as a vital connectivity link for Narail has instead come to epitomise years of delay, mounting costs and unmet promises. Construction of the Barui Para Bridge over t... Read More


From friction to accord; BNP's 'alliance' finds its footing

Dhaka, Dec. 23 -- What began as a tense standoff over seat sharing between the BNP and its allies is now giving way to cautious optimism, as leaders are signalling that a breakthrough has been reached... Read More


DSE fails to sustain early gains, CSE extends rally

Dhaka, Dec. 23 -- Bangladesh's stock market opened on a positive note on Tuesday, the third trading day of the week, but the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) failed to hold the gains by the end of the sessi... Read More


Govt approves import of 1 lakh mt rice from India, Pakistan

, Dec. 23 -- The government has approved several proposals including imports of rice, edible oil and lentils to strengthen food security and stabilise prices ahead of the holy month of Ramadan. The a... Read More


Bangladesh Bank forms team to monitor AI-based transactions

Dhaka, Dec. 23 -- Bangladesh Bank seminar on Artificial Intelligence (AI) highlighted the growing role of AI in the financial sector and the necessity of a robust regulatory framework. The central ba... Read More


Violent clash over char capture in Hatiya leaves five dead

Noakhali, Dec. 23 -- At least five people were killed and 10 others injured in a fierce clash between two groups over occupying Jaglar Char in Hatiya upazila of Noakhali district on Tuesday. Police s... Read More


Bangladesh separates trade from politics with India: Dr Salehuddin

Dhaka, Dec. 23 -- Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed said Tuesday Bangladesh manages its ties with India by keeping economic interests distinct from political rhetoric, with trade-related decisions d... Read More