Specialised ‘Anti-Goon Squad’ proposed
Staff Reporter : In an effort to combat widespread extortion, a task force under the interim government has proposed the creation of an independent “Anti-Goon...
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UK assists Bangladesh in Tulip corruption probe
Staff Reporter : UK officers have travelled to Dhaka to assist local authorities in investigating claims that the former Economic Secretary to the Treasury, Tulip...
Not a ceremonial gesture!
Staff Reporter : The issue of a red carpet being rolled out for three advisers to the interim government at the inauguration of the reclamation...
Demand for University: Titumir students reject adviser’s statement
Staff Reporter : Students from Government Titumir College, demanding the institution’s transition into a university, blocked the Dhaka-Mymensingh Highway in Mohakhali’s Amtoli on Sunday evening....
Ecnec okays 13 projects worth Tk12,532cr, 2 for gas extraction
Staff Reporter : The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) has sanctioned 13 projects totaling over Tk12,532 crore, including two initiatives focused on...
Demands, protests hold Dhaka hostage
Abu Jakir : Since the interim government took office, a wave of protests has gripped the country, with roads and highways being suddenly blocked, bringing...
Election first, reforms later Delay in reforms may deepen crisis, he warns
Staff Reporter : BNP’s Acting Chairman, Tarique Rahman, has warned that the country will face a deeper crisis if discussions on reform proposals continue to...
US Prayer Breakfast Zaima Rahman to join Fakhrul, Khasru
Staff Reporter : A three-member BNP delegation led by Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir will attend the US Annual National Prayer Breakfast in Washington DC. The...
Liquidity crisis over, SIBL restores customer confidence
In an interview with The New Nation, Acting Managing Director of Social Islami Bank Limited (SIBL), Md Nazmus Saadat, spoke with Muhammad Ayub Ali about...
Narrowing dollar gap drives remittance surge
Muhid Hasan : Crosses $2b mark for six consecutive months Inflow during July-January period reaches 24pc YoY Bangladesh’s remittance earnings have surpassed the $2 billion...
Bishwa Ijtema 1st Phase: Akheri Munajat today
Staff Reporter : The first phase of the 58th Bishwa Ijtema is set to conclude today (Sunday) with the Akheri Munajat, expected to take place...
Task Force on Economic Strategies: Unified metropolitan govt proposed for Dhaka
Staff Reporter : A high-level task force on economic strategies has recommended the reunification of Dhaka’s two city corporations, drawing comparisons to the recent reunification...