Dhaka: Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur announced that the central bank is actively encouraging the use of digital and QR code-based payments across various sectors, including small retail shops, as part of a broader initiative to create a c…
Bogura: Nagorik Oikya Convener Mahmudur Rahman Manna on Sunday regained his candidacy for Bogura-2 constituency as the Election Commission declared his nomination paper valid after hearing his appeal petition. The Commission, chaired by Chief Election…
Dhaka: The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on Sunday granted bail to an accused for the first time in a case involving crimes against humanity committed during the July uprising last year. The accused, Humayun Kabir Patwary, served as president of…
Dhaka: European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) Chief Observer Ivars Ijabs on Sunday explained the terms ‘inclusive and participatory’ in the context of the upcoming national elections, emphasizing the inclusion of all social groups in Ban…
Dhaka: The interim government has raised concerns over attempts to disturb communal harmony through the spread of propaganda linked to recent minority-related incidents. Chief Adviser’s Senior Assistant Press Secretary Foyez Ahammad, addressing report…
Cox’s bazar: Whykong Union, Teknaf: The quiet morning in Whykong union, Teknaf, was shattered when an 11-year-old girl was hit by a stray bullet, highlighting the ongoing risks faced by communities along the Bangladesh-Myanmar border.
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Savar: Workers of three garment factories in Savar and Ashulia area of Dhaka staged demonstrations on Saturday and Sunday demanding payment of their dues. Production of two garment factories in Ashulia was suspended following worker unrest, creating p…
Dhaka: Bangladesh Telecommunications Company Limited (BTCL) has increased the speed of all its existing internet packages by up to three times, while keeping monthly charges unchanged, aiming to provide faster and more digital-friendly services for it…