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Youth dies after beating by Ansar members
Allegations have been raised against on-duty Ansar members of beating to death an unidentified youth, approximately 20 years of age, on suspicion of theft at...
Metro rail project costs more than double
The Planning Commission has demanded a reduction in costs after expenditure on metro rail construction on two routes in the capital increased by more than...
Govt expands support to curb pry school dropout
The government has taken a series of measures, including stipends, free uniforms and school feeding programmes, to prevent dropout among poor and disadvantaged children in...
MRT Line-1 tender opens Oct 12
The Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) is set to open tender documents for the procurement of rolling stock and depot equipment for MRT Line-1...
Govt curbs bonded cotton yarn imports amid BGMEA, BKMEA protest
Bangladesh’s National Board of Revenue (NBR) has suspended duty-free bonded imports of 10-30 count cotton yarn for export-oriented garment factories, while allowing those shipments to...
Economy shows contraction as PMI fell by 7.9 points in August
The August reading of the Bangladesh Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) fell by 7.9 points from the previous month to 49.9, reflecting a moderation in economic...
NRBC Bank joins Tk5,000cr refinance scheme for CMSMEs
NRBC Bank PLC has joined Bangladesh Bank’s Tk5,000 crore revolving refinance scheme to provide working capital financing to cottage, micro, small and medium enterprises (CMSMEs)...
Al-Arafah Islami Bank organises training workshop
A 3day training workshop titled ‘General Banking Management’ at Al-Arafah Islami Bank has begun at the Bank’s Training Institute. Managing Director Mohd Rafat Ullah Khan...
Pubali Bank’s Shishu Park branch unveils new look
Pubali Bank PLC has been consistently investing in service excellence, customer comfort and an enhanced banking experience. The modernisation and refurbishment of its Shishu Park...
Price fall in large-cap drives stocks down
Stocks yesterday extended their losing streak as broad-based selling pressure, coupled with subdued investor confidence, outweighed optimism over potential regulatory support while persistent energy concerns...