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Govt okays drafts of ordinances to curb air ticket fraud, sets Tk 10 lakh fine

Dhaka, Nov. 13 -- The government has approved drafts of two ordinances introducing tougher measures including penalties up to Tk 10 lakh and one year of imprisonment for offenders to prevent corruptio... Read More


Govt to act against those behind financial collapse of merging banks

Dhaka, Nov. 13 -- The government has announced its plan to pursue legal proceedings against those responsible for pushing five Shariah-based banks into financial distress, as authorities move forward ... Read More


Nearly 25 mln people facing acute food insecurity in DR Congo: UN

United Nations, Nov. 13 -- Nearly 25 million people, over 20 percent of the population, are facing high levels of acute food insecurity in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), a UN spokesperson... Read More


Reference exchange rate down on November 13

Hanoi, Nov. 13 -- The State Bank of Vietnam set the daily reference exchange rate at 25,125 VND/USD on November 13, down 4 VND from the previous day. With the current trading band of +/- 5%, the ceili... Read More


India's economy set to grow at 6.5pc through 2027: Moody's

New Delhi, Nov. 13 -- India's economy is set to grow at 6.5% through 2027, said Moody's Ratings on Thursday, maintaining its outlook for India's gross domestic product (GDP) growth at 6.4% in 2026 and... Read More


Idris Elba and Ruth Wilson reunite for new 'Luther' film

Washington, Nov. 13 -- Actor and rapper Idris Elba is set to reprise his iconic role as Detective John Luther in a new Luther film, following the success of the 2023 standalone movie 'Luther: The Fall... Read More


6 dead in stampede before military recruitment exercise in Ghana

Accra, Nov. 13 -- Six people died in a stampede prior to a military recruitment exercise in the Ghanaian capital of Accra on Wednesday, the Ghana Armed Forces said. In a statement, the armed forces s... Read More


Oscar remains in hospital after heart scare

Rio de Janeiro, Nov. 13 -- Sao Paulo midfielder Oscar remained in hospital after suffering cardiac complications during a fitness test, the Brazilian club said on Wednesday. The 34-year-old was taken... Read More


Judge's son killed, wife injured in Rajshahi knife attack

, Nov. 13 -- A shocking tragedy unfolded in Rajshahi city on Thursday as the 18-year-old son of a sitting judge was hacked to death and his wife severely injured in a violent attack at their rented re... Read More


Vietnamese, Chinese Party communication bodies to maintain regular cooperation

Hanoi, Nov. 13 -- Trinh Van Quyet, Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and head of the CPV Central Committee's Commission for Information, Education, and Mass Mobilisat... Read More