Nagad now destined to be privatised

Now the much-hyped Nagad is destined to be privatised as part of government plan to bring more competition in the mobile financial services (MFS) sector. Bangladesh Bank (BB) Governor Dr Ahsan H. Mansur disclosed Wednesday the decision made by the post-uprising government, after years of contentions surrounding the state-sector MFS...

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Ctg port to have 4 terminal projects under PPP model

CHATTOGRAM, Aug 27: The Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) is set to implement, upgrade, and operate four major terminal projects under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, officials say, aiming to elevate the port to international standards and enhance its capacity for future growth.On August 10, Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) Chairman...

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Six injured as police disperse engineering students march

At least six people, including a journalist, were injured on Wednesday as police used force to disperse engineering students who were marching toward the chief adviser's Jamuna residence in the capital to press home their three-point demand.Five students among the injured were from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET)....

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EC to roll out action plan for election today

The Election Commission will unveil its action plan for the next general election, expected in February 2026, today (Thursday), said EC Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed on Wednesday, reports UNB."We're ready to inform you of the action plan (which was earlier referred to as the electoral roadmap by him) we have...

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Govt in talks with Aramco to sign MoU

The interim government is currently in talks with Saudi oil giant Aramco to ink a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to ensure cooperation in the energy sector.State-run Petrobangla has already prepared a draft of the MoU, which is currently being vetted by the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs."We are...

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Prayer Timings (2025-08-28)

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