Yunus renews pledge to fight terrorism
Staff Reporter : Chief Adviser to the Interim Government, Professor Muhammad Yunus, on Monday reiterated his administration’s unwavering commitment to eliminating terrorism, affirming that Bangladesh...
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Govt adopts ‘zero tolerance’ policy on terrorism, Yunus tells US envoy
NN Online : Dr Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser of Bangladesh’s interim government, has declared a stringent ‘zero tolerance’ policy against terrorists and terrorism. This statement...
US-EU trade agreement eases tensions but raises costs for businesses and consumers
AP: A major trade agreement between U.S. President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has helped avoid a deeper conflict by...
City suffocates under unchecked urban growth
Staff Reporter : Once known as the city of mosques and water, Dhaka is now gasping for breath beneath the weight of unchecked urbanisation, disappearing...
US firm on August 1 tariff deadline, no extensions
AFP: The US deadline of August 1 for imposing tariffs on its trading partners is firm and there will be no extensions, Commerce Secretary Howard...
Students Against Discrimination suspends all committees except central body
UNB: In a decisive move aimed at restructuring its operations, Students Against Discrimination (SAD) has announced the suspension of all its sub-committees across the country,...
State reform dialogue must conclude by July 31: Prof Ali Riaz
UNB: Vice Chair of the National Consensus Commission Prof Ali Riaz on Sunday said the ongoing dialogue on state reforms must conclude by July 31...
Workers protest in Gazipur, block Dhaka-Mymensingh Highway
NN Online : Workers of a ceramics factory staged a protest and blocked the Dhaka-Mymensingh Highway in Gazipur’s Sreepur upazila on Sunday morning, demanding arrears...
Polls expected mid-February next year
Abu Jakir : The interim government led by Nobel Laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus is aiming to hold Bangladesh’s next parliamentary elections in the second week...
Election date likely in 4–5 days: Mostafa Haider
NN Online: Jatiya Party (Zafar faction) Chairman Mostafa Jamal Haider on Saturday said Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus is expected to announce a specific date...
CA Prof Yunus holding talks with 12 more political parties
UNB : Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus is holding a meeting with leaders from 12 more political parties on Saturday to discuss the country’s overall...
Bangladesh’s private sector credit growth dips below 7% amid economic uncertainty
UNB : Private sector credit growth in Bangladesh has plummeted below 7 percent in June, reflecting a sharp slowdown in lending amid high interest rates...