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Journalist Anis Alamgir shown arrested in anti-terrorism case

Dhaka, Dec. 15 -- Journalist Anis Alamgir has been shown arrested in a case filed under the Anti-Terrorism Act at Uttara West Police Station in the capital. Officer-in-Charge of Uttara West Police St... Read More


Jamaat Ameer warns against return to 'fascist past'

Dhaka, Dec. 15 -- e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Monday accused a section of political players of attempting to rehabilitate 'fascist forces' and push Bangladesh back to what he described as a '... Read More


Bangladesh Bank buys $141.5mn to stabilise forex market

Dhaka, Dec. 15 -- Bangladesh Bank (BB) continues its intervention in the foreign exchange market, purchasing additional US dollars from commercial banks to stabilise the forex market and support remit... Read More


BGB unsure if Hadi attackers fled to India via Mymensingh border

Mymensingh, Dec. 15 -- Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) said on Monday it remains still unclear whether the attackers of Inquilab Moncho spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi escaped to India via the Mymensingh... Read More


Militant groups experimenting with AI as risks rise

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- While the world races to leverage artificial intelligence, militant groups are also exploring the technology, even if their exact objectives remain unclear. US national securit... Read More


Govt to procure 50,000 mt of non-basmati parboiled rice, 80,000 mt fertiliser

Dhaka, Dec. 15 -- The government has decided to procure 50,000 metric tonnes of non-basmati parboiled rice and 80,000 metric tonnes of fertiliser. The decision was taken at a meeting of Advisers Coun... Read More


Traffic diversions in parts of Dhaka for Victory Day events

, Dec. 15 -- Traffic will be diverted on parts of Dhaka-Ashulia and Dhaka-Aricha highways from 3am to 9 am on December 16 in observance of Victory Day. The diversions will be enforced at Gabtoli and ... Read More


Safe, quality shrimp production must be prioritised: Adviser Farida

, Dec. 15 -- Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter on Monday stressed the need for ensuring safe and high-quality shrimp production alongside increasing output. Speaking at a dialogue session... Read More


Govt happy with macroeconomic stability despite sectoral challenges: Salehuddin

, Dec. 15 -- Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Monday said the government is broadly satisfied with the country's overall macroeconomic condition though weaknesses remain at the micro level in so... Read More


Govt clears consultancy proposal for Dhaka's water supply project

, Dec. 15 -- The Advisory Council Committee on Economic Affairs on Monday approved in principle a proposal to procure consultancy services for the ongoing Dhaka Environmentally Sustainable Water Suppl... Read More