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Political and law and order instability hindering investment: BB boss
03:59 PM, 10 Aug 2025 SundayBangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H Mansur has warned that despite improvements in the financial sector, ongoing instability in the political and security environment is deterring both domestic and foreign investment.
AFC Women’s U-20: Bangladesh faces S Korea
03:34 PM, 10 Aug 2025 SundayAll eyes are on Bangladesh, who are facing powerhouse South Korea in a decisive showdown at 3:00pm. A draw will be enough for Bangladesh to make history by qualifying for their first-ever U-20 Women’s Asian Cup.
Reward to be offered for info on looted firearms
02:42 PM, 10 Aug 2025 SundayAnyone providing information on firearms looted during the July–August mass uprising will be rewarded, Home Affairs Adviser Lieutenant General (Retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury said on Sunday.
Govt’s various initiatives shield economy from major crisis: CPD
01:53 PM, 10 Aug 2025 SundayFahmida Khatun, Executive Director of the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), has stated that various initiatives and reforms taken by the interim government over the past year have protected the country’s economy from a major crisis.
Zero tax returns illegal, may lead up to 5 years jail: NBR
12:41 PM, 10 Aug 2025 SundayThe National Board of Revenue (NBR) on Sunday warned that filing so-called ‘zero tax returns’ is illegal under the Income Tax Act 2023 and may result in imprisonment for up to five years.
286 get GPA-5, 293 pass after failing in SSC results re-evaluation
12:19 PM, 10 Aug 2025 SundayThe re-evaluated results of this year’s Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations have been released. Among candidates under the Dhaka Board, 286 students newly achieved a GPA-5 after re-evaluation.
Govt plans to procure 40,000 body cameras for polls
11:46 AM, 10 Aug 2025 SundayThe interim government has panned to procure at least 40,000 body-worn cameras for police to enhance security at voting booths during the upcoming general election to be held in February next.
Re-evaluated SSC, equivalent exam results published
10:50 AM, 10 Aug 2025 SundayThe results of re-evaluated answer scripts for this year’s Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations were published on Sunday morning. The results are available on the respective education boards’ websites. In addition, students can obtain their results via SMS on mobile phones.
Thousands protest in Tel Aviv, call for end to Gaza war
10:18 AM, 10 Aug 2025 SundayThousands took to the streets in Tel Aviv on Saturday to call for an end to the war in Gaza, a day after the Israeli government vowed to expand the conflict and capture Gaza City.
BCB to construct house for footballer Rituparna
09:46 AM, 10 Aug 2025 SundayThe Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) will build a house for national women’s football star Rituparna Chakma, bearing the entire construction cost.
Army seizes large cache of sharp weapons in New Market raids
08:45 AM, 10 Aug 2025 SundayArmy personnel have recovered a large stockpile of sharp weapons, including so-called 'samurai' chapatis, from several shops in the capital’s New Market area during raids.
UK police arrest 474 at Palestine Action ban protest in London
08:32 AM, 10 Aug 2025 SundayPolice have arrested 474 people at a demonstration in London in support of banned group Palestine Action.
Cabinet secy rejects ex-secy's graft claim against eight advisers
09:14 PM, 09 Aug 2025 SaturdayThe Cabinet Secretary, Sheikh Abdur Rashid, has dismissed allegations made by former government secretary ABM Abdus Sattar accusing eight advisers of the interim government of widespread corruption.
Onion prices soar by Tk 15 amid import halt, dwindling supplies
07:47 PM, 09 Aug 2025 SaturdayOnion prices in Bangladesh have spiked sharply, climbing by up to Tk 15 per kilogram, a 24 percent increase, within just a week, causing financial strain to consumers.
Dengue deaths this year near 100 as outbreak continues
07:40 PM, 09 Aug 2025 SaturdayThe dengue outbreak in Bangladesh shows no signs of slowing, with three more deaths reported in the last 24 hours and 325 new cases admitted to hospitals across the country.
Forest coverage to be increased to 20% of Bangladesh’s land area
07:26 PM, 09 Aug 2025 SaturdayEnvironment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan has announced a comprehensive action plan to expand government-controlled forest land in Bangladesh to 20 per cent of the country’s total area.
Elections in first half of February: CEC
06:30 PM, 09 Aug 2025 SaturdayChief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin has said that the upcoming parliamentary elections are expected to be held in the first half of February, Insha Allah (God willing).
85% HFC reduction by 2045: Bangladesh steps up ozone protection efforts
06:21 PM, 09 Aug 2025 SaturdayBangladesh has reaffirmed its dedication to safeguarding the ozone layer through a strategic phase-down of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) under the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol.
‘Visible improvement in law and order essential to restore business confidence’
05:52 PM, 09 Aug 2025 Saturday"While financial prudence is important, the current credit squeeze is harming growth. The government and central bank must find ways to increase credit access for productive sectors without compromising stability."
No longer the underdog: Tabith says Bangladesh showing its mettle to all nations
05:22 PM, 09 Aug 2025 Saturday"The real credit goes to the players. If you give them a chance, they can deliver. You may remember, after returning from Myanmar, Rituparna said: 'If you give us opportunities, we can give something better for the country.' That’s exactly it. Provide the opportunity, and they will perform."