Current Affairs
Info Minister stresses implementation of ninth wage board to ensure media sustainability
Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon has emphasized the swift implementation of the Ninth Wage Board to ensure professional security, honorable salaries and allowances, and job stability for journalists. He also highlighted the necessity of state policy support to safeguard the investments of media owners and entrepreneurs.
Devotees throng capital as Jagannath’s Rath Yatra celebrated
The traditional Sri Sri Jagannath Dev's Rath Yatra, one of the major religious festivals of the Hindu community, was celebrated in the capital with a colorful procession and solemn religious rituals on Thursday.
Rear Admiral Khondkar Misbah-ul-Azim appointed Navy chief
Rear Admiral Khondkar Misbah-ul-Azim has been appointed as the Chief of the Navy. This was announced in a message sent by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Thursday (July 16).
Ziaur Rahman murder case: Retd major Mozzaffar handed over to cantonment
The Detective Branch (DB) of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has arrested retired Major Mozzaffar Hossain, 77, a long-time fugitive accused in the assassination case of former President Ziaur Rahman, and handed him over to the Military Police of Dhaka Cantonment.
BB introduces special exit policy to help finance companies cut bad loans
Bangladesh Bank (BB) today introduced a special exit policy allowing finance companies to recover and adjust non-performing loans (NPLs) through one-time settlements in an effort to reduce classified loans and improve liquidity in the financial sector.
Bangladesh's gross forex reserves rise to $36.66bn
Bangladesh's foreign exchange reserves stood at US$36.66 billion (gross), according to the latest data released by Bangladesh Bank (BB) today.
Invest Bangladesh to be formed by unifying BIDA, BEZA & PPPA
The Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), the Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA), and the Public Private Partnership Authority (PPPA) are set to be unified.
Government to buy both Boeing, Airbus jets to expand Biman fleet
Bangladesh has decided to purchase both Boeing and Airbus aircraft for Biman Bangladesh Airlines as part of fleet expansion with mixed aircraft, keeping national interests protected.
Four children drown in Narsingdi
Four children drowned in a beel (large waterbody) in the Raipura upazila of Narsingdi on Thursday. The tragic incident occurred at noon in the Barkanda area of the Channderkandi union.
Government revises interim regime decision over youth day observance
The government today revised an interim regime decision to observe the National Youth Day on August 12 and reintroduced November 1 for celebration of the day, the Cabinet Division said.