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Syrian Insurgents close in on Damascus, Threatening Assad's rule

Dhaka, Dec. 8 -- Insurgent forces have surged forward in Syria, nearing the capital Damascus and seizing key strategic areas, including the central city of Homs, in a campaign that has shaken the rule... Read More


Bangladesh's November PMI reflects expansion across key economic sectors

Dhaka, Dec. 8 -- Bangladesh's economy is gaining momentum, with the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for November 2024 reaching a robust 62.2, a 6.5-point increase from October. The report, jointly re... Read More


Ex-South Korean defense chief held amid Martial Law controversy

Dhaka, Dec. 8 -- South Korean prosecutors have detained former Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun in connection with the recent imposition of martial law, marking a significant development in a political ... Read More


SC uphold HC verdict scrapping 5 cases against Dr Yunus

, Dec. 8 -- The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Sunday upheld the High Court order that had scrapped the five cases against Prof Muhammad Yunus filed in the Labour court. The 3-member Appe... Read More


Bangladesh Bank extends deadline for Shimanto Bank's stock market listing

Dhaka, Dec. 8 -- Shimanto Bank has been granted an extension until June 2026 to raise capital through an Initial Public Offering (IPO) and enter the stock market. Despite repeated attempts, the bank c... Read More


Trump starts pushing his agenda, negotiating with world leaders

Donald Trump, Dec. 8 -- elect of the United States, is actively pursuing his policy objectives and engaging in international diplomacy even before his inauguration. With over a month left until he off... Read More


'Scamming Hajj pilgrims': Ministry calls for legal action against 2 unlicensed travel agencies

Dhaka, Dec. 8 -- The Ministry of Religious Affairs has called for urgent legal action against two unlicensed travel agencies accused of scamming Hajj pilgrims. A formal request was sent today to the M... Read More


Diplomats from EU member states to meet CA Dr Yunus Monday

, Dec. 8 -- Diplomats representing 27 European countries, stationed in Dhaka and New Delhi, will together meet Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Monday. CA's Deputy Press Secretary Apurba Jahangir... Read More


TIB calls for non-stop social movement against corruption

, Dec. 8 -- Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) on Sunday urged all stakeholders to advance the anti-corruption social movement by engaging the youth. The call was made during a human chain m... Read More


Want to see better ties with Delhi: CA's Press Secretary

Dhaka, Dec. 8 -- Expressing Dhaka's willingness to strengthen ties with Delhi, Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam on Sunday said Bangladesh certainly wants to see its relations with India a... Read More