Auto-rickshaws worsen traffic congestion on Rangpur highways
The growing presence of battery-run auto-rickshaws and CNG-run vehicles on Rangpur’s major roads and highways has worsened traffic congestion and increased the risk of road...
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BB chief economist removed before contract ends
Bangladesh Bank has cancelled the contractual appointment of its Chief Economist Prof Akhand Mohammad Akhtar Hossain, 10 months before his contract is due to expire....
Malls, markets to close by 8pm
Amid an ongoing power crisis, the government has tightened electricity conservation measures, ordering shopping malls, markets and shops across Bangladesh to close by 8:00pm from...
MPO teachers set deadline, threaten fresh agitation
MPO-listed private teachers and employees have given the government until August 31 to meet their 10-point demands, including inclusion in the ninth national pay scale,...
Litton cleared for series opener v Australia
Bangladesh wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das has been cleared to play in the first test against Australia in Darwin beginning on Thursday after recovering from a calf...
‘Halal economy’ the biggest areas of new potential Commerce Minister
Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir yesterday emphasized the need to reduce reliance on traditional export products and focus on emerging sectors like building a strong...
Changes sweep cabinet, BNP ahead of presidential vote
Preparations for Bangladesh’s presidential election are in their final stages, with voting scheduled to run without a break from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm on...
Journos demand access to SC courtrooms
The Law Reporters Forum (LRF) on Wednesday staged a sit-in outside the Supreme Court, demanding immediate restoration of journalists’ access to courtrooms of the Appellate...
Shuttle diplomacy tests Dhaka, Delhi thaw
A flurry of high-level contacts between Bangladesh and India in recent days has highlighted a paradox in their relationship: political trust remains strained, yet neither...