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Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H Mansur has revealed that a significant amount of capital from five struggling Shariah-based banks was illegally transferred overseas, making their consolidation into a single entity necessary to protect the sector. Speaking at the Bangladesh Islamic Finance...

Aquaculture specialists have called for Bangladesh to adopt a dedicated national policy governing fish farming operations as the sector confronts mounting environmental and biosecurity pressures. Industry representatives, government officials and researchers gathered at Sheraton Dhaka to address...

An international forensic team will arrive in Dhaka next month to identify the remains of victims from last year's mass uprising buried at Rayerbazar Martyred Intellectuals' Memorial. Local government adviser Asif Mahmud announced that specialists will begin exhumation work at the graveyard...

A Dhaka court authorized the seizure of income tax records belonging to former Appellate Division judge AHM Shamsuddin Chowdhury Manik and six additional individuals as anti-corruption investigators examine allegations of illicit wealth accumulation. Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Sabbir Faiz...

Bangladesh Army's chief of staff addressed senior ordnance personnel gathered at Rajendrapur Cantonment in Gazipur, emphasizing the need for enhanced capabilities through modern training methods. General Waker-uz-Zaman encouraged corps members to prepare for contemporary operational challenges...

Bashundhara Shuvosangho's Thakurgaon branch convened indigenous women to address persistent poverty and educational barriers facing Santal families in the district. Approximately 25 participants gathered at a settlement in Thakurgaon Sadar Upazila to discuss stagnant living conditions despite...

Bangladesh's finance adviser stated the nation's economy has recovered significantly since August, with improvements in foreign reserves and export performance. Salehuddin Ahmed assessed while speaking at an awards ceremony for journalism at the International Mother Language Institute. The...

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir called on citizens and political organizations to oppose groups allegedly attempting to destabilize Bangladesh before a tribunal announces its decision against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on charges of crimes against humanity. Speaking at...

A Dhaka magistrate has ordered the detention of actress Mehazabien Chowdhury and her sibling Alisan Chowdhury after they ignored a court summons related to accusations of financial misconduct and threats. Executive Magistrate Afroza Tania issued the warrants following their absence from...

Iranian officials have initiated cloud seeding flights over the Urmia Lake basin as the nation confronts its most severe drought in half a century, according to state media reports. Meteorological authorities noted precipitation has declined approximately 89 percent compared with historical...

Independent University Bangladesh wrapped up its international conference addressing economics, business and technology management with recognition ceremonies at The Westin Dhaka. The gathering drew participation from academic institutions and corporate sectors across multiple countries, with...

Sonali Bank PLC convened its divisional business review session at Buro Bangladesh Auditorium, bringing together leadership from Cumilla and Noakhali regional operations. Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Md. Shawkat Ali Khan served as the principal attendee while General Manager...

Prime Bank PLC partnered with the Bangladesh University of Professionals to conduct a seminar focused on youth engagement in banking through its PrimeAcademia program. Deputy Managing Director M. Nazeem A. Choudhury guided discussions, encouraging students to pursue careers emphasizing...

A nationwide talent competition for young people has reached the Barishal division as part of its regional tour across Bangladesh. The Marks All-Rounder program visited four educational venues in the area, continuing a series that has already been conducted in more than 40 districts spanning all...

Bangladesh Brand Forum hosted its annual Communication Summit at Le Méridien Dhaka, bringing together marketing and advertising professionals to examine how creative strategies can emerge from disorder and cultural context. The event, supported by SMC Enterprise Limited and Walton Group...

Pubali Bank PLC has extended funding to support an innovative student project at the Military Institute of Science and Technology, with the initiative known as MIST Mavirov being developed by learners in the institution's electrical, electronic, and communication engineering program. Managing...

Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal is set to announce its decision in proceedings against former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and two ex-security chiefs accused of crimes against humanity during mass killings. The three-judge panel will deliver the judgment in a case centered on events...

Winnie Byanyima has demanded accountability as her husband, Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye, marks twelve months in detention following his seizure in Nairobi. The executive director of UNAIDS condemned what she described as systematic rights violations, including military custody and...

Kenyan authorities have reaffirmed their commitment to facilitating Ugandan access to the Indian Ocean through Mombasa port following recent bellicose statements from President Yoweri Museveni regarding maritime territory. Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi emphasized that...

Authorities in Machakos County detained a police officer and an unidentified woman following the disappearance of a rifle from the officer's residence at KBC Police Station, which functions as the Matungulu Subcounty command headquarters. Matungulu Subcounty Police Commander Festus Mutune...