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Breakthrough expected during CA's Beijing visit

China's financial assistance to Bangladesh remained almost stalled for about two years, and the upcoming visit of Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus to Beijing could make a breakthrough in this regard, sources said Wednesday.They said China's financial support to Bangladesh had not seen any visible progress for long, although some...

High-powered body formed to review investigation progress

The government has formed a six member committee, headed by Law Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul, to review the reserve heist of Bangladesh Bank in 2016.Other members of the committee are: Power and Energy Adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan, Chief Adviser's Special Assistant for the Ministry of Post, Telecommunications and Information...

ICT issues arrest warrants against Hasina, 4 others

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) in Dhaka has issued warrants for arrest of five individuals, including ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, on charges of crimes against humanity committed during a Hefazat-e-Islam rally at Motijheel's Shapla Chattar in 2013. The other four accused are former home minister Mohiuddin Khan Alamgir, former...

Sukuk bond of Tk 30b oversubscribed by nearly four times

The Tk 30 billion Sukuk was oversubscribed by nearly four times to Tk 109.25 billion in its fifth auction held at the central bank on Wednesday.A total of 46 institutions - both conventional and Shariah-compliant financial institutions - and individuals took part in the auction, officials said. Profit or rent...

Deadline extended further till Apr 30

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has extended the deadline once again for company taxpayers to file their income tax returns.In an order issued on Wednesday, the deadline for filing company returns has been extended until April 30.According to the order signed by Second Secretary of Tax Policy, HM Shahriar...

HC cancels appointment of receiver for managing Beximco Group cos

The High Court (HC) allowed the authorities of Beximco Group to operate their organisations under their own management through a Wednesday verdict, which cancels their earlier directive to appoint a receiver for managing."Considering the interests of thousands of employees, the High Court decided that the firms of the Beximco Group...

Patients suffer immensely as doctors observe strike

Doctors and medical interns observed work abstention in government hospitals across the country on Wednesday causing immense suffering to patients as well as their attendants.Agitators said at one time of the day they called off their strike upon assurance from the government to meet their five-point demand but they resumed...

Minimum age for Hajj in 2025 set at 15

The government of Saudi Arabia has set the minimum age for Hajj pilgrims at 15 years this year, reports UNB.This information was provided in a letter issued today by the Hajj-1 branch of the Ministry of Religious Affairs.The letter, addressed to would-be Hajj pilgrims, Hajj agencies, and related banks, stated...

Women in business: A celebration of resilience, strength & growth

Since the United Nations officially began celebrating International Women's Day in 1975, the occasion has gained global significance, with nations worldwide marking the day through various initiatives. Under the theme AccelerateAction, the International Women's Day 2025 was celebrated on March 8, emphasizing the importance of advancing gender equality. In line...

Fire at Mohakhali Sattola Slum doused

A fire that broke out at Mohakhali Sattola Slum in the capital early Wednesday has been brought under control within about two hours. There was no report of casualties due to the blaze which occurred at 3:40 am.Being informed, eight units of the fire-fighters rushed to the spot and extinguished...

Magura girl's condition deteriorates further

The health condition of the eight-year-old girl, who is now battling for her life in the Combined Military Hospital (CMH), Dhaka has deteriorated further, says a spokesperson on Wednesday, reports UNB."We are very sad…sadly, her health condition has further deteriorated today (Wednesday)," Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam said, seeking...