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● Nation waves final goodbye to uncompromising leader Khaleda Zia ● Hasina responsible for Khaleda Zia's death: Nazrul ● Pakistan, Nepal envoys call on CA after attending Khaleda Zia’s funeral ● DITF key to boosting local products, exports: CA ● Pakistan Speaker, India’s FM hold brief meeting in Dhaka ● ‘Pray for my mother,’ Tarique appeals to nation at Khaleda Zia’s janaza ● Nepal, Bhutan FMs convey condolences to Tarique Rahman

Govt to buy 17.5 lakh tonnes Boro Paddy at increased prices

Shakib Ahmed

The government has announced its plan to procure 17.5 lakh tonnes of Boro season paddy and rice in 2025, with higher prices set to benefit local farmers.As per the decision taken at the Food Planning and Monitoring Committee meeting held

CA calls for stronger UK-Bangladesh partnership in healthcare

Shakib Ahmed

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has urged the United Kingdom to deepen its collaboration with Bangladesh, particularly in revitalising the country’s healthcare system and expanding cooperation across other key sectors.The call came during a meeting with Baroness Rosie Winterton, the

Islamic Banks to be merged into two major entities: BB Governor

Shakib Ahmed

Bangladesh Bank (BB) Governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur has announced plans to consolidate the country’s Islamic banks into two large entities as part of a broader reform agenda to strengthen the banking sector.He made the statement while speaking as the

India cancels transshipment facility for Bangladeshi goods

Shakib Ahmed

India has officially revoked the transshipment facility that allowed Bangladeshi goods to pass through Indian territory en route to third countries such as Nepal and Bhutan.With this decision, Bangladesh’s overland export access to these countries via India has been suspended

Malaysia-bound 214 Rohingyas held in Bay

Shakib Ahmed

Bangladesh Navy personnel has intercepted a fishing trawler named FV Kulsumah carrying 214 displaced Rohingya nationals attempting to travel illegally to Malaysia via the Bay of Bengal.The operation was conducted on Tuesday by the Navy vessel BNS Durjoy during a

Bangladesh to get $1b from BRICS-backed bank

Shakib Ahmed

The New Development Bank (NDB), founded by BRICS nations, is set to significantly expand its financial engagement with Bangladesh by raising its total lending to $1 billion this year, a top official announced during a high-level meeting in Dhaka on

Govt to launch pharmacy service: 250 meds available at one-third price

Shakib Ahmed

The government is set to launch a Government Pharmacy in all public hospitals across the country for the first time.The initiative aims to provide 250 commonly used medicines at one-third of their current market prices.The Ministry of Health and Family

South Korean investors poised for major investments in Bangladesh

Shakib Ahmed

South Korean investors are preparing to launch a new wave of major investments in Bangladesh, signaling renewed global confidence in the country’s economic direction under the interim government led by Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus.The development was announced following a

PSC to decide on 46th BCS exam postponement within 3-day

Shakib Ahmed

The Bangladesh Public Service Commission (PSC) has sought three days to decide whether it is feasible to postpone the 46th BCS written examination, following protests from candidates demanding a deferral of the exam date.The agitating candidates have announced that if

Bangladesh ranks 47th most powerful country in world

Shakib Ahmed

Bangladesh has secured a spot among the world’s 50 most powerful countries, according to a recent ranking by U.S.-based media outlet US News.In the 2024 listing, Bangladesh is positioned at 47th, ahead of several European nations, including Ireland.The ranking places