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Bank Merger: Bangladesh Bank unveils 2-phase refund plan

, Nov. 6 -- Bangladesh Bank has laid out a clear two-phase mechanism for depositors of five merging Shariah-based banks to recover their funds, prioritising small savers and ensuring the security of a... Read More


BGB denounces rumour of Indian encroachment in Lalmonirhat

Dhaka, Nov. 6 -- Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) on Thursday strongly condemned and protested a social media rumour claiming that India has occupied 62 kilometres of territory in Lalmonirhat. In an off... Read More


Dengue: 5 dead, 1,034 hospitalised in 24hrs

Dhaka, Nov. 6 -- The dengue crisis in Bangladesh continues to deteriorate as five more patients died and 1,034 were admitted to hospitals across the country in the 24 hours till Thursday morning. Wit... Read More


Jamaat, allies submit memo to CA, warn of 'Different Dhaka' on Nov 11

, Nov. 6 -- e-Islami, along with seven other political parties, on Thursday submitted a five-point memorandum to Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus, urging the implementation of the July Charter and call... Read More


BEPZA seals $111mn deals for Mirsarai industries; 7,600 jobs expected

Dhaka, Nov. 6 -- Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) has signed agreements with four companies to set up industries at the BEPZA Economic Zone in Mirsarai, Chattogram, involving a tot... Read More


Vietnam protects citizens affected by online scam crackdowns

Hanoi, Nov. 6 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is working closely with Vietnamese embassies in Myanmar and Thailand to protect Vietnamese citizens affected by recent crackdowns on online scam operat... Read More


BCB finalizes 5 franchises for upcoming BPL season

Dhaka, Nov. 6 -- The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Governing Council has finalized the lineup of franchises for the upcoming season of the country's flagship T20 tournament. The franchises are Dhak... Read More


Misinformation big threat to democracy: Shafiqul Alam

Dhaka, Nov. 6 -- Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam has warned that the future of democracy could be in jeopardy if the incoming government fails to effectively combat misinformation and di... Read More


53.77 percent voter turnout recorded till 3 PM in first phase of Bihar Assembly Elections

Patna, Nov. 6 -- A voter turnout of 53.77 per cent was recorded across Bihar till 3 PM on Thursday as polling for the first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections is underway amid tight security arrang... Read More


Violence against women on rise in Mizoram, says Minister Lalrinpuii

Aizawl, Nov. 6 -- Mizoram Social Welfare, Women and Child Development Minister Lalrinpuii on Thursday voiced concern over a sharp rise in incidents of violence against women across the state, calling ... Read More