Zero tolerance for corruption in Police
The government’s zero tolerance policy against corruption within the police force, there would be no compromise in maintaining discipline and the chain of command in...
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BB rolls out eco-friendly industrial loans It launches Tk1,000cr green fund
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has introduced a special Tk1,000 crore refinancing scheme to promote environmentally sustainable and green industrial infrastructure across the country. The initiative, part...
Govt to set up mobile hospitals to tackle dengue
Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Husain said on Monday Ensuring good health for all is our election pledge. The government is working...
Govt plans to build 2nd Padma Bridge: Minister
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam on Monday said the government has taken a plan to construct the 2nd Padma Bridge likely to...
Special Cyber Police Unit to be formed to tackle cybercrimes, rumours: Home Minister
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Sunday said a specialised cyber police unit will be formed to combat cybercrimes, online rumours and misinformation amid changing crime...
Buried Iranian enriched uranium under close watch, says Trump
US President Donald Trump has said that the United States is closely monitoring Iranian enriched uranium reportedly buried under rubble, adding that the US Space...
Local Polls: BNP, Jamaat, NCP head for tough fight
The country’s three dominant political forces — the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Jamaat-e-Islami, and the National Citizen Party (NCP) — are racing to consolidate grassroots...
Minister stresses inclusive economy for wider role
Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury yesterday said Political democracy alone is not enough. We also want democratisation of the economy. He said, every citizen...
Notice alleges bank fund misuse in referendum drive
A legal notice was served on government officials on Sunday alleging the misuse of funds from Bangladesh Bank, commercial banks’ corporate social responsibility programmes and...
BD, Italy seek boost trade coop
Bangladesh and Italy have reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen bilateral relations, with both sides expressing interest in expanding cooperation in trade, migration, culture, sports...
TCB to launch truck sale today
The Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) will begin a 10-day nationwide emergency truck sale of essential commodities from today to maintain price stability in the...
India must stop ‘bloodshed’ at border to build lasting ties with Bangladesh: Rizvi
Prime Minister’s Political Adviser and BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Sunday urged India to stop border killings, saying a stable and...