Dhaka: The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested a man for allegedly defrauding and blackmailing a Bangladeshi woman living in the United States through a fake marriage, extorting more than Tk 1.5 crore from her. The arrestee was identi…
Dhaka: Bangladesh Bank has reversed a contentious policy that barred depositors of five recently merged banks from receiving profits for 2024 and 2025, following widespread criticism and ethical concerns. The central bank’s move restores interest payo…
Natore: A night of political violence left two people dead in Singra upazila of Natore district early Thursday, as a college teacher was reportedly hacked to death and a woman was burnt alive after her house was allegedly set ablaze.
According to Un…
Mymensingh: At least 10 people were injured in a clash between the supporter groups of two BNP leaders in Mymensingh-10 (Gafargaon) constituency on Wednesday evening. The clash occurred in front of Islamia School in Gafargaon after election symbols we…
Dhaka: Bangladesh’s capital market ended the last trading session of the week on a mixed note, with the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) closing lower while the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) posted gains. Both bourses witnessed upward momentum in the firs…
Colombo: The eighth session meeting of the High Level Committee for Foreign Relief Aid (Supplies) Coordination (HL-FRAC) was held at the office of the Deputy Minister of Defence, chaired by Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd). The meeting focused on…
Dhaka: Nana Akufo-Addo, former President of the Republic of Ghana, has been appointed to lead the Commonwealth observer group for Bangladesh’s 13th parliamentary election and the referendum on the July Charter. Both significant political events are sl…
Dhaka: China on Thursday responded to recent remarks made by the US Ambassador to Bangladesh concerning China’s influence in the region. Beijing urged Washington to prioritize actions that support Bangladesh’s stability and promote regional developmen…