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Soybean oil up Tk 6/litre, palm oil soars Tk 16

Dhaka, Dec. 7 -- The Bangladesh Vegetable Oil Refiners and Vanaspati Manufacturers Association has announced an increase in the retail prices of edible oil, raising the rates of bottled soybean and pa... Read More


BNP to review NEIR policy if voted to power: Amir Khosru

Dhaka, Dec. 7 -- BNP Standing Committee Member Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Sunday said their party will review the National Equipment Identity Register (NEIR) policy if it returns to office, stres... Read More


Earthquake: Matlab Bridge crack triggers fears as thousands cross every day

Chandpur, Dec. 7 -- A deep crack at the joint of the vital 'Matlab Bridge' over the Dhonagoda River has sparked alarm among residents and motorists, raising concerns about a serious disaster if urgent... Read More


ACC files case against 34, including former Janata Bank chairman and MDs, over Tk 1,963cr loan scam

Dhaka, Dec. 7 -- Corruption Commission (ACC) on Sunday filed a case against 34 individuals, including Janata Bank's two former chairmen and a former managing director, over the alleged embezzlement of... Read More


99pc of working children still beyond legal protection

, Dec. 7 -- Nearly 3.5 million children in Bangladesh remain engaged in labour, with over one lakh of them involved in hazardous work, and an overwhelming 99 per cent still fall outside legal protecti... Read More


Dengue: 2 more die, 516 hospitalised in 24 hours

, Dec. 7 -- Two more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till Sunday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 396 this year. During the same... Read More


Baitul Mukarram undergoing major upgrades, says Religious Affairs Adviser

Dhaka, Dec. 7 -- Since assuming his role as Religious Affairs Adviser, Dr AFM Khalid Hossain has overseen a series of development and reform initiatives at the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque. "These... Read More


Salman F Rahman among 6 sued for embezzling money

, Dec. 7 -- A case has been filed against six people including Beximco Group Vice Chairman Salman F Rahman for embezzling Tk 1.20 crore. Three pilots of Beximco Aviation including Captain Md Mahbub A... Read More


Bangladesh keen to pursue FTA with Thailand: Adviser Bashir

Dhaka, Dec. 7 -- Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin on Sunday said a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Bangladesh and Thailand could play a major role in strengthening maritime and logistics connectivi... Read More


Moving forward to give nation best election in history: Prof Yunus

Dhaka, Dec. 7 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Sunday reaffirmed that the interim government is moving forward to give the nation the best election in history in the first half of February next... Read More