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Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur on Sunday (November 16) said a substantial portion of the capital from the country’s five troubled Shariah-based banks has been siphoned off abroad, leaving no option but to merge them to safeguard...

DHAKA : The International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) is set to pronounce its judgment tomorrow in a crimes against humanity case against three, including ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, over their superior command responsibility for offences committed during the July...

DHAKA : Bangladesh and the United Kingdom (UK) today discussed prospects for expanding cooperation in tourism, trade and investment as Bangladesh High Commissioner in London Abida Islam met the Mayor and Mayoress of Oldham. According to the Bangladesh High Commission...

DHAKA : Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter has said climate finance for Bangladesh is not just a matter of bargaining but a question of survival, justice and human dignity. "We are here to seek solutions that correspond to the...

BNP senior leader Salahuddin Ahmed on Saturday said their party will restore ‘absolute faith and trust in the Almighty Allah’ in the Constitution’s preamble and in the fundamental principles of state policy if it returns to power. “Our leader and...

PATUAKHALI : Home Adviser Lieutenant General (Retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury today said the law enforcement agencies have already taken all required preparations to check any untoward incident centering the verdict to be announced on Monday against ousted Prime...

DHAKA : The European Union has expressed support for Bangladesh's ongoing transition under the interim government, reaffirming its confidence in the country's leadership and encouraging political parties to participate constructively in the electoral process. In a Facebook post, the EU...

DHAKA : Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to ensuring that the upcoming general election will be free, fair and inclusive, reports UNB. “The election will be participatory. There will be a big turnout,” he said,...

JOYPURHAT : Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman yesterday urged the incumbent and former cadets of Joypurhat Girls Cadet College to serve the country with utmost dedication. He made the call while addressing, as the chief guest, a function arranged...

DHAKA : Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today announced that the referendum on July National Charter-2025and the national polls would be held on the same day in the first half of February next. “After considering all aspects, we have decided...