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RFL declares 23% dividend for FY 2024–25
03:39 PM, 24 Dec 2025 WednesdayRangpur Foundry Limited (RFL) has declared a 23 percent dividend for its shareholders for the financial year 2024–25. The decision was approved at the company’s 45th Annual General Meeting (AGM), held on a digital platform on Wednesday, December 24.
DB arrests Ataur Rahman Bikrampuri in Narsingdi
02:51 PM, 24 Dec 2025 WednesdayThe Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested Maulana Ataur Rahman Bikrampuri from Narsingdi on Tuesday night.
BNP steps aside in seven more constituencies for allies
02:35 PM, 24 Dec 2025 WednesdayThe Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) will not field candidates in seven parliamentary seats as part of a seat-sharing arrangement with its allies.
US lawmakers express concern over ban on party activities
02:03 PM, 24 Dec 2025 WednesdayFive US lawmakers have written to Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus, urging him to ensure a free, fair and inclusive election in Bangladesh.
Ex-DMP chief, 10 others formally charged at ICT
01:26 PM, 24 Dec 2025 WednesdayThe prosecution has filed formal charges against 11 individuals, including former Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Habibur Rahman, in a case alleging crimes against humanity over the shooting death of Imam Hossain Taim in Dhaka's Jatrabari area.
WB approves $150.75m for Bangladeshi youth, microentrepreneurs
12:40 PM, 24 Dec 2025 WednesdayThe World Bank has approved $150.75 million to help Bangladesh scale up support to create employment, opportunities and for low-income youth and microentrepreneurs, with a focus on women and those living in climate-vulnerable areas.
Zubayer Rahman made new Chief Justice
12:03 PM, 24 Dec 2025 WednesdayZubayer Rahman Chowdhury, a judge of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court, has been appointed as the 26th Chief Justice of the country.
BNP gears up for Tarique’s return after 17 years
11:27 AM, 24 Dec 2025 WednesdayFor the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), the long-awaited return of their top leader is finally happening. The party’s acting chairman, Tarique Rahman, will depart from London’s Heathrow Airport for Dhaka on Wednesday (24 December) at 6:15 pm.
NBR extends VAT exemption on Metro rail services
10:28 AM, 24 Dec 2025 WednesdayThe National Board of Revenue (NBR) has extended the value-added tax (VAT) exemption on Metro Rail services until June 30 next year, aiming to promote the use of the environment-friendly mass transit system.
Govt produces 8 electoral songs, releases one for Dhaka div
10:06 AM, 24 Dec 2025 WednesdayAhead of the upcoming parliamentary election and referendum, the Ministry of Cultural Affairs has produced eight songs, one for each of the country’s eight divisions.
Indian prof suspended over question on ‘atrocities against Muslims’
09:01 AM, 24 Dec 2025 WednesdayA professor at Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) in Delhi, India, was suspended after a question he set in a semester examination triggered widespread controversy and outrage on social media.
Libyan army chief killed in air crash in Turkey
08:25 AM, 24 Dec 2025 WednesdayThe Libyan army chief has been killed in an air crash in Turkey, Libya's prime minister has said. Gen Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad and four others were on board a Falcon 50 aircraft flying out of the Turkish capital, Ankara, on Tuesday evening.