July Women's Day observed

The first anniversary of the July Uprising was commemorated on Monday night as the Ministry of Cultural Affairs, the Ministry of Women and Children Affairs, Dhaka University (DU), and Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy jointly observed July Women's Day.The main events were...

WB appreciates reforms, reaffirms dev funding

Newly appointed World Bank Vice President for South Asia Johannes Zutt extended Bank's strong support for Bangladesh's inclusive growth and appreciated Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus-led interim government's reform agenda in the economic sector, officials said.A spokesperson for the CA...

Tarique Rahman, his wife's graft trial wasn't 'impartial': HC

The High Court (HC) has observed that the trial of the corruption case against BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman and his wife Zubaida Rahman was not conducted impartially at the lower court, reports bdnews24.com.The verdict also said that there were...

EC begins primary voter registration in five more countries

The Election Commission (EC) has begun voter registration process and National Identity Card (NID) issuance for Bangladeshi expatriates in the United States (US), Oman, Maldives, Jordan and South Africa, following the approval from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, reports BSS.A...

Dr Kamal calls for vigilance to safeguard spirit of anti-fascist movement

Eminent jurist and Gonoforum Emeritus President Dr Kamal Hossain on Monday urged all to stay alert and committed to upholding the national unity that emerged from last year's anti-fascist movement, reports UNB."A national unity was formed among students, the public,...

'CA does not intend to be declared as nat'l reformer'

Chief Adviser (CA) press wing on Tuesday stated that Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Muhammad Yunus does not intend to be declared as national reformer and the government too does not has any plan to confer any such title on him,...

Abu Sayeed's killing sparks outrage, triggers uprising

The 16th July last year was marked with fierce clashes between Bangladesh Chhatra League ((now banned student wing of fascist Awami League), police and anti-discrimination student movement protesters across the country, leaving at least six people, including Abu Sayeed, dead...

BNP alleges conspiracy to delay polls by destabilising law and order

BNP Standing Committee Member Dr AZM Zahid Hossain on Tuesday alleged that a conspiracy is underway to delay the national election by deteriorating the law and order situation in a planned way, reports UNB."There is a clear conspiracy… if the...

Appeal soon for total repeal: Dr Badiul Alam

Dr Badiul Alam Majumdar, Member of the National Consensus Commission and also Secretary of Sushashoner Jonno Nagorik (Shujan), on Tuesday said an appeal petition would be filed soon with the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court, seeking complete repeal of...

Israeli strikes kill at least 31 in Gaza as UN agencies warn of fuel crisis

Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip overnight killed at least 31 people, according to local hospitals, as U.N. agencies warned on Monday that critical fuel shortages put hospitals and other critical infrastructure at risk, reports AP.The latest attacks came after...

BRAVING RAIN FOR LIVELIHOOD

A rickshaw-puller pedals through heavy rain in the capital's Motijheel area on Tuesday, covering himself with a plastic sheet and a hat for protection. With little choice but to work in all weather conditions, many like him endure daily hardships...

First Security Islami Bank MD removed

First Security Islami Bank PLC has formally removed its managing director (MD) Syed Waseque Md Ali on allegations of loan scams.The decision was made by the bank's board after receiving formal approval from the Bangladesh Bank on Tuesday, said a...

Another arrested in Mitford murder case

RAB arrested another suspect in connection with the brutal murder of Lal Chand Sohag, who was killed in front of the city's Mitford Hospital.Eight out of nineteen accused in the murder case have been arrested so far.RAB-11 Commanding Officer Lt...

HRC Group Chairman passes away

Sayeed Hossain Chowdhury, chairman of HRC Group, passed away on Tuesday while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Dhaka, reports UNB.His personal secretary Md. Sohel confirmed the news.Chowdhury was the eldest son of Hedaet Hossain Chowdhury, the founder chairman of...

Central bank buys $313m in fresh move

In a renewed effort to stabilise the exchange rate of the US dollar against the Bangladesh Taka (BDT), the central bank stepped into the foreign-exchange market once again on Tuesday, with a buy of US$313 million through an auction.This marked...

Referendum needed for caretaker govt system change: Ali Riaz

National Consensus Commission (NCC) Vice Chairman Prof Ali Riaz has said a referendum would be required for any future change to the caretaker- government system in the Constitution. "Political parties have agreed to restore the caretaker government provision in the...

Yunus invited for Vatican inter-religious discussions

Archbishop Kevin S. Randall, the Apostolic Nuncio (Ambassador of the Holy See), has extended an invitation to Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus for an inter-religious dialogue scheduled for September 6-12 in Vatical City.Archbishop Randall called on the Chief Adviser on...

Exports of Hilsa to India dip despite robust output

Despite achieving record Hilsa production in recent years, Bangladesh is witnessing a sharp decline in exports of the prized fish to India, its largest foreign market, official data show.According to figures from the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB), Hilsa exports to...

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Businesses air concerns over US tariff hike

Expressing grave concerns, top business leaders Tuesday suggested government's strong negotiations with the USA so that the US tariffs on 'made-in-Bangladesh' goods do not exceed the rates of its competitor countries. They also requested the authorities concerned not to keep...

Indemnity-covered IPPs deals being reevaluated

Government move gets going for recasting the agreements signed on independent power plants during the Awami League regime under cover of a sort of indemnity law providing for unsolicited deals.Finance Adviser of the current interim government Dr Salehuddin Ahmed Tuesday...

Rice at Tk 15 from Aug for 5.5m families

The government is starting its special programme in August to sell rice at Tk 15 a kg to around 5.5 million poor families across Bangladesh.This move comes as rice prices have been increasing sharply over the last five weeks. To...

14 defiant NBR officials suspended

The government has suspended a total of 14 officials, mostly mid-level ones, of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) for allegedly defying high-ups' directives. To this effect, the NBR on Tuesday issued 14 separate orders, signed by NBR chairman Md...

July Shaheed Day today

The government will observe state mourning today to mark 'July Shaheed Day' (July Martyrs' Day), reports UNB.The Cabinet Division issued a notification in this regard on Tuesday.According to the notification, the government has decided to observe the day as state...

SDF rate cut to 8.0pc to rescue call-money mkt

Policymakers bill it as a major monetary-policy change as the central bank cuts the standing deposit facility (SDF) rate by 50 basis points to 8.0 per cent trying to revitalize the sagging call-money market.Monetary policy department (MPD) of the Bangladesh...

TRUST BANK HOSTS WORKSHOP ON 'PREVENTION OF MONEY LAUNDERING'

Trust Bank organised a comprehensive daylong workshop titled "Prevention of Money Laundering & Combating Financing of Terrorism (AML & CFT)" at the Trust Bank Training Academy recently. Hasna Hena Chowdhury, Deputy Managing Director (DMD) and Chief Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer...

UCB SIGNS MOU WITH NATIONAL PENSION AUTHORITY

United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Pension Authority (NPA) recently. Under this strategic partnership, UCB will act as a Banking Service Provider for the Universal Pension Scheme (UPS), enabling seamless collection...

CITIZENS BANK OPENS SUB-BRANCH IN NARAYANGANJ

Alamgir Hossain, Managing Director, Citizens Bank PLC, inaugurated the bank's Tanbazar Sub-Branch in Narayanganj recently in presence of Deputy Managing Directors Md Mostafizur Rahman and Md Abdul Latif and other high officials of the bank. M Solaiman, President, Narayanganj Club,...

STANDARD BANK HOLDS 413TH BOARD MEETING

The 413th Board Meeting of Shari'ah-based Standard Bank PLC was held at the bank's Head Office in Dhaka on Tuesday. Chairman of the Board of Directors Mohammed Abdul Aziz presided over the meeting. It was attended by Vice Chairman A...

Kaptai's power plant generates 218 MW due to increase of lake water

RANGAMATI, July 15 (BSS): The Kaptai Karnaphuli Hydropower Station is currently generating 218 MW of electricity, its highest output this season, due to increased water levels in Kaptai Lake following recent rainfall.With the increase of water in Kaptai Lake, five...