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Govt adjusts interest with market rates

The interim government has re-fixed the interest rates of five savings certificates adjusting with the market rates for the first time.The rates of interest of the savings tools have been adjusted upward by 1.0 per cent for the January-June term.The new rates take retrospective effect from January 01, according to...

Former adviser Azizul Haque passes away

Former adviser to the interim government of 2007 and former Inspector General of Police (IGP) M Azizul Haque died of a massive heart attack at his Uttara residence in the city on Wednesday, reports BSS. He was 84. He left behind his wife, three sons and a host of relatives,...

DMP arrests five for attempt to 'steal' cars

FE REPORTDhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) on Wednesday arrested five suspects in a case filed for attempting to 'steal' four cars worth around Tk 30 million in total.The arrestees are: Jarak Ahmed (38), Abul Kalam Riftiar (38), Md Jamir Hossain (36), Md Sajal Ahmed (30) and Abdur Rahman Rubel (56).Acting on...

DU to launch Tk 3,000 monthly aid for female students

Dhaka University (DU) administration will launch a temporary financial assistance programme for female students who cannot stay in university halls due to accommodation crisis, reports UNB.Starting next month, each eligible student will receive Tk 3,000 per month under this programme.DU Treasurer Professor Jahangir Alam Chowdhury shared this information during a...

Ex-NBR member Matiur, wife arrested

FE REPORT Former NBR member Md Matiur Rahman, who gained public attention for his son's goat scandal, and his first wife Laila Kaniz were arrested on Wednesday. Deputy Commissioner (Media and Public Relations) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Muhammad Talebur Rahman said a team of detectives arrested the former National...

Dry weather likely today ,,,...;;

Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Thursday), according to the Met Office. Moderate to thick fog may occur over the country during late night to morning. Day and night temperature may fall slightly over the...

Govt weighing business exit plan to prioritise private investment

The government is weighing an exit plan from its business activities gradually to give priority to private investment in different sectors within six months to one year to improve business climate in the country.Except national interest and security issues like nuclear power plan, there is no need of the government's...