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Kashmir assembly issues resolution seeking restoration of autonomy
09:49 PM, 06 Nov 2024 WednesdayThe legislative assembly in Indian-administered Kashmir has passed a resolution demanding the restoration of partial autonomy...
Wall Street smashes records, dollar soars as Trump wins
09:33 PM, 06 Nov 2024 WednesdayWall Street rallied into record territory, the dollar soared and bitcoin scaled a new peak Wednesday as the world gears up for another Donald Trump presidency...
7 college students call off protests on assurance
09:12 PM, 06 Nov 2024 WednesdayThe students from seven colleges affiliated to Dhaka University, DU, have postponed their movement after getting assurance from Education Adviser Wahiduddin Mahmud...
Unbalanced loan distribution puts deposits at risk in 13 banks
09:03 PM, 06 Nov 2024 WednesdayThirteen banks in Bangladesh are struggling to maintain a healthy balance between deposits and loans, as they exceed established lending limits. By issuing loans beyond the permitted Advance Deposit Ratio (ADR) without sufficient security, these banks are now facing rising default rates and increasing liquidity pressure.
Trump's victory to deepen Bangladesh-US ties: CA’s press secy
08:32 PM, 06 Nov 2024 WednesdayBangladesh's relationship with the United States will strengthen further following Donald Trump's victory, said the Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam.
NBR waives customs, regulatory duties on onion imports
08:17 PM, 06 Nov 2024 WednesdayThe National Board of Revenue (NBR) has issued a notification exempting customs and regulatory duties on imported onions.
Asia braces for disruption to alliances, trade after Trump’s victory
07:48 PM, 06 Nov 2024 WednesdayAsia is bracing for a second Donald Trump presidency that is poised to inject unpredictability into the region’s relations with the United States, from casting doubt on longstanding alliances to threatening to upend trillions of dollars in trade...
9 police officers sent on forced retirement
07:41 PM, 06 Nov 2024 WednesdayThe government on Wednesday ordered the compulsory retirement of nine officials from Bangladesh Police.
No need to panic about bank deposits: BB
06:57 PM, 06 Nov 2024 WednesdayBangladesh Bank Executive Director and Spokesperson Husnay Ara Shikha reassured the people on Wednesday that there is no reason to panic about customer deposits in banks.
Yunus congratulates Trump
06:46 PM, 06 Nov 2024 WednesdayChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday extended his heartfelt congratulations to Donald Trump on his election as the President of the United States for a second term. In his message, Professor Yunus emphasised the long-standing friendship and collaboration between Bangladesh and the United States.
IIGs propose cut in internet prices
06:29 PM, 06 Nov 2024 WednesdayThe International Internet Gateway Association of Bangladesh, IIGAB, has proposed a reduction in internet prices aiming to increase users and reach the internet to the remote areas...
Denim Expo 2024 showcases innovation and sustainability
06:29 PM, 06 Nov 2024 WednesdayThe Bangladesh Denim Expo, an essential international platform for the denim industry, marked a significant milestone in its pursuit of a sustainable future under the theme "A Blue New World."
Apu Biswas sued for ‘occupying’ YouTube channel
06:15 PM, 06 Nov 2024 WednesdayActress Apu Biswas is facing a lawsuit filed by producer Simi Islam Koli, accusing her of illegally occupying his YouTube channel. The case was registered on August 24 in a Dhaka court, under case number 1136/2024. Alongside Apu Biswas, content creators Hero Alam and Zahidul Islam Apon are also named as defendants.
Americans must wait for their first woman president
05:39 PM, 06 Nov 2024 WednesdayFor the second time in eight years, a woman has won the Democratic nomination for US president, only to come up short in a campaign where gender was a central issue...
4 more PSC members take oath
04:54 PM, 06 Nov 2024 WednesdayNewly appointed four more members of the Bangladesh Public Service Commission (PSC) took oath on Wednesday...
Sustaining, nurturing existing investments should be prioritised: AmCham President
04:49 PM, 06 Nov 2024 WednesdayThe president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (AmCham), Syed Ershad Ahmed, emphasised the importance of focusing on sustaining existing investments rather than solely aiming for new foreign direct investment (FDI) amidst the evolving economic landscape.
Stunning triumph of Trump
04:48 PM, 06 Nov 2024 WednesdayDonald Trump has won the US presidential election, media said Wednesday, defeating Kamala Harris in a stunning political comeback that will send shock waves across the world.
We count on you, EU officials tell Yunus
04:32 PM, 06 Nov 2024 WednesdayThe European Union is ready to support Bangladesh's interim government headed by Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus in every possible way in its reform initiatives and fight against corruption.
Mongla port to be upgraded to int'l standards: Sakhawat
04:29 PM, 06 Nov 2024 WednesdayShipping, Textiles and Jute Adviser Brigadier General (Retired) M Sakhawat Hossain on Wednesday said the Mongla port will be shifted to modern and international standards...
Followers ask govt to ensure Kandhlawi’s presence in ijtema
04:10 PM, 06 Nov 2024 WednesdayA group of ulema loyal to Maulana Saad Kandhlawi, the worldwide amir of Tabligh Jamaat, has called on the government to secure his presence at the upcoming Bishwa Ijtema in Tongi.