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Wait for Consensus Commission report before poll prep, NCP to EC
06:56 PM, 20 Apr 2025 SundayThe National Citizen Party (NCP) on Sunday urged the Election Commission (EC) to begin preparations for the parliamentary elections only after the release of the National Consensus Commission's report.
Expats send home Tk 21,000cr in just 19 days
06:29 PM, 20 Apr 2025 SundayBangladeshi expatriates have already sent $1.72 billion (Tk 20,984 crore) in the first 19 days of April alone. This equates to an average of over $90 million (Tk 1,104 crore) arriving daily, underscoring a historic surge in legal remittance channels.
Forex reserves surge to $26.73b
06:17 PM, 20 Apr 2025 SundayFollowing a shift in the country’s political landscape, Bangladesh’s foreign exchange reserves have seen a significant increase, bolstered by a positive trend in expatriate remittances. As of mid-April, the total reserves have climbed to $26.73 billion, according to the latest updated report from Bangladesh Bank, released on Sunday (April 20).
Law ministry opens applications for withdrawal of political cases
05:55 PM, 20 Apr 2025 SundayFrom now on, individuals who have been victims of politically motivated cases can directly apply to the Solicitor of the Law and Justice Division under the Ministry of Law for the withdrawal of their cases.
BNP's left flank play: Pre-poll unity in the shadows
05:52 PM, 20 Apr 2025 SundayIn a quiet but telling political manoeuvre, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has begun building bridges with the country's left-leaning political forces in a bid to forge a broader unity ahead of the next national elections.
Local govt reform commission submits report
05:35 PM, 20 Apr 2025 SundayThe Local Government Reform Commission formally submitted its final report to Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Sunday afternoon.
Sufiur Rahman appointed Special Assistant to CA
05:28 PM, 20 Apr 2025 SundayMohammad Sufiur Rahman has been appointed as the new Special Assistant to Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus. He will serve in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Yunus urges UN to hire more Bangladeshi women peacekeepers
05:14 PM, 20 Apr 2025 SundayChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Sunday called on the United Nations to recruit more Bangladeshi women peacekeepers, reaffirming Bangladesh’s steadfast commitment to global peacekeeping and international security.
16 projects involving Tk 24,247cr get Ecnec nod
05:04 PM, 20 Apr 2025 SundayThe Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) on Sunday approved 16 projects with an overall estimated cost of Tk 24,247 crores.
Bangladesh's gold prices leave global market behind
04:58 PM, 20 Apr 2025 SundayThe recent surge in gold prices in Bangladesh has pushed the value of the precious metal beyond levels anticipated by global market trends. On Sunday, high-quality 22-carat gold reached an all-time high of Tk 167,833 per bhori (11.664 grams), marking the highest price ever recorded in the country.
Zimbabwe restrict Bangladesh to 191 in 1st innings
04:50 PM, 20 Apr 2025 SundayBangladesh have been bowled out for just 191 runs in their first innings of the Sylhet Test against Zimbabwe. The innings lasted only 61 overs. Only 11 overs were possible in the third session of the day. Apart from Mominul Haque, none of the other batters managed to make a significant contribution.
CA praises officials for smooth Eid travel, minimal power cuts
03:43 PM, 20 Apr 2025 SundayChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus held a meeting on Sunday with officials from Ministries of Power, Energy and, Road Transport and Bridges and Railways at the State Guest House Jamuna in Dhaka.