Masud Khan appointed BSEC Chairman
The government has appointed Masud Khan as the Chairman of Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) as part of its efforts to strengthen the country’s...
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Verdict in Ramisa rape-murder case on June 7
The verdict in the rape and murder case of eight-year-old Ramisa Akter will be delivered on June 7. Judge Masrur Salekin of the Dhaka Metropolitan...
Power prices up nearly 17pc
Consumers across Bangladesh are set to face higher electricity bills after the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) approved substantial increases in power tariffs at both...
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...
Shama Obaid hails UNGA presidency win
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaid Islam has described the election of Bangladesh’s candidate as President of the 81st session of the United Nations...
‘Govt taking steps to fulfil election pledges’
BNP Secretary General and Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday said the government has already begun implementing its...
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...