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Embezzlement, corruption marked AL rule: white paper report

By AA News Desk

 The committee to prepare a white paper on the state of Bangladesh Economy led by Dr Debapriya Bhattacharya holds

EC to publish final voter list on Mar 2

By AA News Desk

 The newly-installed Election Commission, or EC, has decided to carry out door-to-door data collection to register missing voters and

India Regrets Attack on Bangladesh Diplomatic Mission in Tripura

 An unruly group of assailants launched an attack on Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Tripura, a northeastern Indian state,

Trade halted at Sylhet's Zakiganj customs station amid protests in India

By AA News Desk

 All trade activities, including imports and exports, through the Zakiganj Customs Station in Sylhet have been suspended following protests

Mamata Banerjee seeks UN peacekeeping mission in Bangladesh

By Chanchal Chakraborty, AA

 Mamata Banerjee, Chief Minister of West Bengal, has urged the Indian government to intervene in ongoing issues, including the

Mamata's remark a threat to Bangladesh's sovereignty: Mirza Fakhrul

By AA News Desk

 BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has strongly protested West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's remarks for sending

India seeks Rs 135 crore power dues from Bangladesh

By AA News Desk/ToI

 Bangladesh owes Rs 135 crore to Tripura in electricity dues as per the power trade agreement made through NTPC

Ten banks have gone nearly broke

By Nasir Uddin Shah, AA

 The committee formed to make a White Paper on the state of the economy led by Dr. Debapriya Bhattacharya

HC acquits all accused including Tarique, Babar

By Mohan Mia, AA

 The High Court has acquitted all the accused of August 21 grenade attack cases, including BNP's acting chairman Tarique

BD received $2.2 billion in remittances in November

By AA Correspondent

 Bangladesh received US $2.2 billion in inward remittance in November through the official channel, which is 12.25 percent more

Most defaulted loans were disbursed after 2017: BB Governor

By AA Correspondent

 The magnitude of defaulted loans could reach 25 to 30%, Bangladesh Bank (BB) Governor Ahsan H Mansur informed the

Donald Trump browbeats tariffs on BRICS currency

By AA News Desk

 US President Donald Trump has daunted the BRICS countries from launching any new currency. He also forbade supporting any

Interest rate on credit cards raised to 25%

 Bangladesh Bank (BB) has fixed the maximum interest rate on credit cards at 25 percent from 20 percent after

We aim to protect all workers' rights: Labor Adviser

By Rafiqul Islam Pintu, AA

 Labor, Employment and Shipping Adviser Brigadier General (Retd) M Sakhawat Hossain has said the interim government is working closely

Dengue: 6 more die, 882 hospitalized

By AA Correspondent

 As many as six more people have died of dengue while 882 new patients have been hospitalised with the

Quick power supply act repealed; ordinance issued

By AA News Desk

 An ordinance has been promulgated repealing the Quick Enhancement of Electricity and Energy Supply (Special Provision) Act 2010. After

Women, children scavenge for food in Gaza: UN

By AA News Desk

 Palestinians stand amid the destruction after Israeli forces withdrew from a part of Nuseirat, following a ground operation amid

Indian media's role may harm bilateral ties: Foreign Adviser

By Bikram Anik, AA

 The interim government's Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Saturday said that India needs to address Bangladesh's longstanding issues

Justin Trudeau makes surprise trip to Mar-a-Lago for Trump meeting

By AA News Desk

 Justin Trudeau made a surprise visit to Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate to have what he called an "excellent conversation",

BNP wants interim government to announce election roadmap quickly

By P R Biswas, AA

 Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) standing committee member Dr. Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain has said that the interim government should announce

Extend full support to interim govt: Dr Kamal

By AA News Desk

 Gonoforum founder and its president emeritus Dr Kamal Hossain on Saturday urged the country's political parties and people to

Actor, former minister Asaduzzaman Noor harassed in BSMMU

By Rafiqul Islam Pintu, AA

 Former minister and ex-Member of Parliament (MP) for Nilphamari-2, Asaduzzaman Noor, who is currently imprisoned, faced harassment while seeking

Munni Saha taken into police custody after being blocked by mob

By AA News Desk

 Journalist Munni Saha has been taken into police custody after being blocked by a mob in Dhaka's Karwan Bazar.

39 power plant approvals to be scrapped

By AA News Desk

 The interim government is set to cancel the approvals for 39 power plants under the Quick Enhancement of Electricity

Israeli tanks retreat from central Gaza

By AA News Desk

 People move the body of a Palestinian at a hospital after an Israeli strike, amid the ongoing conflict between

Chief justice orders enhanced security measures for all courts

By AA News Desk

 Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed has instructed relevant authorities to ensure the safety and security of all courts throughout

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