IMF talks begin anew
Bangladesh has formally requested a new financial arrangement from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to support its ongoing economic reform agenda, according to the Fund’s...
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That is not Bangladesh’s matter to discuss: Shama Obaed about Mamata’s remarks
Referring to remarks made by West Bengal’s former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam on Wednesday said comments made...
Khalilur vows trust-building, reform-driven UNGA presidency
President-elect of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Dr Khalilur Rahman has pledged to rebuild trust, foster consensus among member states...
Budget to be placed considering every citizen of Bangladesh: Khosru
Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury today said that the incumbent government would place the national budget for FY27 in Jatiya Sangsad on...
21 killed in hotel fire in New Delhi, many victims reported to be foreigners
At least 21 people were killed and dozens rescued after a massive fire swept through a hotel in India’s capital on Wednesday morning, officials said....
LPG down, new power tariff soon
The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has reduced the retail price of privately marketed liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for June, providing some relief to consumers,...
Final witnesses heard in Ramisa murder trial
The testimony of witnesses in the case surrounding the rape and murder of eight-year-old Ramisa Akter in Pallabi, Dhaka, has been completed. A total of...
Dhaka wants safe Rohingya repatriation
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has urged Norway and the international community to play a stronger role in ensuring the safe, dignified and sustainable repatriation of...
Proposal to rename TTC after Khaleda rejected
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday rejected a proposal to rename the Keraniganj Technical Training Centre (TTC) after former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia, saying...
Govt orders private hospitals to reserve 10pc beds for free dengue treatment
The government has directed private hospitals across the country to provide free treatment to dengue patients in at least 10 percent of their beds, said...
Islami Bank customers continue demo demanding removal of new chairman
A section of Islami Bank customers continued demonstration in front of the bank headquarters at Dilkusha in Motijheel area for the second consecutive day on...
Tributes pour in for Manik Mia
The 57th death anniversary of renowned journalist and founding editor of The Daily Ittefaq, Tofazzal Hossain Manik Mia, was observed across the country on Monday...