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PM pledges support to investors for revival of closed SoEs

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has assured investors of full government support for revival of the closed and loss-making state-owned factories."We want you to move forward and prosper. We will support you in every possible way," he said while addressing investor business leaders at a roadshow organized for local and foreign...

Govt seeks $5.15b from ADB for 29 development projects

The government has drawn up a pipeline of 29 development projects, seeking financing from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) over the next two years as it looks to sustain infrastructure development, strengthen climate resilience, and support economic reforms.According to the official project pipeline documents, Bangladesh plans to initiate the implementation...

RTGS crosses million-monthly transaction mark in 2025

Bangladesh's real-time gross settlement (RTGS) system achieved a major milestone in 2025, processing more than one million transactions a month on average for the first time since its launch a decade ago.The volume of transactions demonstrates stronger economic activity and the growing adoption of digital payment channels.Bangladesh Bank data show...

Measles-related deaths rise to 670 amid outbreak

Seven more people died with measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours to 8:00am on Saturday, taking the total death toll to 670 since the outbreak began in mid-March, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).Of the total fatalities, 93 were laboratory-confirmed measles cases. Among all confirmed and suspected...

Editors' Council seeks arrested journalist’s release

The Editors' Council has strongly protested against the arrest and detention of Dainik Agrajatra Pratidin Acting Editor Md Rejanur Islam in connection with a case filed in Bogura over a report concerning Local Government State Minister Mir Shahe Alam. The organisation has demanded his immediate release.Expressing concern over the incident...

A walkway built along the Buriganga River in the capital to prevent encroachment, beautify the riverbank -

A walkway built along the Buriganga River in the capital to prevent encroachment, beautify the riverbank and provide recreational space for the public has fallen into disrepair due to poor maintenance and the accumulation of garbage. The litter-strewn stretch in the Babubazar area highlights the need for regular upkeep of...

Tea imports hit decade-low level

Bangladesh's tea imports fell to a decade low of just 50,000 kilogrammes (kg) in 2025 as growing domestic production increasingly met local demand, while exports continued their recovery, according to data presented at the 6th National Tea Day celebration in Sreemangal on Saturday.Industry statistics show tea imports have declined sharply...

Four of a family die after falling into abandoned pit in Tangail

TANGAIL, June 20 (UNB): Four members of a family died as they fell into an abandoned pit while trying to save a goat at Joloi village in Madhupur upazila of Tangail district.The deceased were identified as Babul Hadima, 48, his son Neimar Mrong, his brother-in-law Ratan Nakrek, 26 and another...

Papers sent to Dubai to extradite Benazir in 3 days: Home boss

Bangladesh has sent the necessary papers to Dubai to extradite former inspector general of police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed within three days of receiving the request, Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmad said.On Saturday after a ceremony at Police Headquarters honouring officers for outstanding service, Salahuddin said Dubai had given 30 days to...