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Banks' forex holdings drop to $3.94b amid BB’s dollar buying

Commercial banks' foreign-exchange (forex) holdings plummeted to $3.94 billion in September, mainly due to the central bank's growing US dollar-buying interventions, according to officials and money-market experts.The Bangladesh Bank (BB), the country's central bank, as part of its market intervention strategy, has continued to purchase US dollars from the interbank...

Police-July Fighters' fight precedes charter ceremony

A preemptive protest fronting the banner of 'July Fighters' and preventive security action turned Dhaka's Manik Mia Avenue and the adjacent parliament area into a confrontation zone Friday before the signing of the July National Charter.Witnesses said the violence erupted around midday when police attempted to remove protesters from the...

Charter amended to accommodate July warriors' status demand

The fifth clause of the July Charter was amended at the last momemnt to accommodate the demand of 'July Fighters' for recognition and guaranteeing future protection. Prof Ali Riaz, Vice-Chairman of the National Consensus Commission, said Friday in a news release that the change was made through discussions with the...

NBR collects record Tk 908.25b revenue in Q1 FY26

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has recorded the highest-ever revenue collection in the first quarter of any fiscal year by collecting Tk 908.25 billion (90,825 crore) during July-September of FY2025-26.According to official data, the amount marks a significant 20.21-percent growth compared to the same period of FY2024-25, when the...

668 cubic feet of stone seized in Sunamganj

SUNAMGANJ, Oct 17 (BSS) : A mobile-court operation was conducted on Thursday in Tahirpur upazila of the district against illegal extraction of stone along the Jadukata River.The operation focused specifically on the ferry terminal area near Laurergarh and Tahirpur aiming to halt the unauthorized removal of natural wealth, said a...

5 northern district ablaze with torch rallies demanding Teesta master plan implementation

Rangpur, Oct 16 (UNB): Northern Bangladesh witnessed a wave of torch rallies on Thursday evening as thousands gathered in five districts of Rangpur division demanding immediate implementation of the long-awaited Teesta River Master Plan.The torchlight demonstrations were organised under the banner of the ongoing movement "Jaago Bahe Teesta Bachai" (Rise...

CPD to organise 'Climate Week 2025' from tomorrow

The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) is going to host 'Climate Week 2025' from October 18 to 21 in the city, aiming to transform global and national climate ambitions into fair and inclusive action, reports BSS.The event is being hosted by CPD in collaboration with the Embassy of Denmark in...

Millions expected Saturday at anti-Trump demos across US

WASHINGTON, Oct 17 (AFP): From New York to San Francisco, millions of Americans are expected to hit the streets to voice their anger over President Donald Trump's policies at nationwide "No Kings" protests.The last day of rallies by the "No Kings" movement -- which unites some 300 organizations -- drew...

Lakshmipur double murder solved: Nephew admits killing aunt, cousin for gold and cash

LAKSHMIPUR, Oct 17 (UNB): Police have arrested Parvez Hossain, the prime suspect in the brutal murder of a mother and daughter in Ramganj upazila of Lakshmipur, unravelling the mystery behind the widely discussed case.During a press briefing at the district police superintendent's office on Friday afternoon, SP Md Akhtar Hossain...

Govt condemns

The Government of Bangladesh on Friday strongly protests and condemns the brutal beating and killing of three Bangladeshi citizens by a mob in Tripura, India on Oct 15.This heinous act is an unacceptable and grave violation of human rights and the rule of law, a spokesperson of the foreign ministry...