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Nayeem dropped, Mahmudul returns for Ireland Tests

Anamul Haque, Mahidul Islam, and Nayeem Hasan were dropped as the Bangladesh Cricket Board on Tuesday announced a 14-member squad for the forthcoming two-Test series against Ireland starting on November 11...

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Govt clarifies move to cancel physical, music teacher plan

Bangladesh interim government on Tuesday issued a statement clarifying that the proposal to appoint physical education and music teachers in government primary schools was canceled following a Secretaries’ Committee’s review which found flaws in the project’s planning and implementation feasibility.

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BCB refutes Jahanara’s claims

The Bangladesh Cricket Board on Tuesday stated that it ‘categorically and strongly’ refuted the claims made by pacer Jahanara Alam in a recent interview alleging the current national women’s team captain, Nigar Sultana Joty, of misconduct, including physical assault of other players...

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BB keeps policy rate unchanged

The Bangladesh Bank has decided to keep its policy rate unchanged at 10 per cent amid mounting pressure from businesses to lower borrowing costs as high interest rates continue to strain corporate finances and restrict investment...

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Govt to issue Tk 2,500cr Sukuk bond

The government has decided to raise an additional Tk 2,500 crore by issuing a Sukuk or Islamic bond for rural infrastructure development in Noakhali, Feni and Lakshmipur districts...

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Former IFIC Bank MD fined Tk 5cr

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday fined former IFIC Bank managing director Shah Alam Sarwar Tk 5 crore for his involvement in the controversial IFIC Amar Bond scam...

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BGMEA, US cotton exporters for strengthening bilateral trade

A delegation of the United States’ cotton exporters and the readymade garment manufacturers of the country held a meeting on Tuesday to strengthen bilateral trade, expand use of US cotton in Bangladesh’s apparel sector and maximise benefits from the newly announced US tariff exemptions...

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IMF-WB experts back unified debt management office

A joint technical assistance mission of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank recommended establishing a unified Debt Management Office in Bangladesh to strengthen the country’s public debt management framework and reduce fiscal and operational risks...

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Community Bank, SplitPay partner to empower youth

Community Bank Bangladesh PLC has entered into a strategic collaboration with SplitPay Bangladesh Limited, an emerging fintech startup, to explore innovative financial solutions aimed at making digital payments more accessible, flexible and inclusive for the youth of Bangladesh...

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Prime Bank clients to get discounts on Mitsubishi

Prime Bank PLC customers can now enjoy exclusive discounts on Mitsubishi vehicles through Rangs Limited, which is the authorised distributor for Mitsubishi in Bangladesh, said a press release...

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ICMAB launches startup incubation centre

The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh on Monday inaugurated ‘ICMAB Startup Incubation Centre (ISIC),’ a pioneering initiative designed to cultivate a dynamic ecosystem of innovation and entrepreneurship...

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Pubali Bank gifts microbus to BMC

Pubali Bank PLC has donated a microbus to Bangladesh Medical College as part of its social responsibility, said a press release...

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Jamaat leader files defamation case against JU teacher Nahrin

The secretary of the Sirajganj district unit of the Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, Muhammad Zahidul Islam, on Tuesday filed a defamation case against Jahangirnagar University’s geography and environment department assistant professor Nahrin Islam Khan for making derogatory comments on him.

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Rollout deserves second look

BANGLADESH has recently embarked on an unprecedented public health drive — vaccinating five crore children against typhoid fever. The campaign, one of the largest ever in the country, is both ambitious and necessary. Yet it also raises crucial questions about the choice of vaccine, the process of adoption, and the broader priorities of public health investment...

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How secure are citizens’ rights?

DEBATE over personal data protection in Bangladesh is not new. Work on the law began in 2019, and from the start, it was mired in controversy and concern. When the first draft was made public in 2021, the debate intensified. Critics argued that the law seemed less about safeguarding citizens’ rights and more about expanding state authority. Questions arose: is this...

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BNP postpones candidacy for Madaripur-1

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party has postponed candidacy for the Madaripur-1 (Shibchar Upazila) constituency in the upcoming parliamentary elections.

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Rishad inspires next generation: Mushtaq

Bangladesh spin bowling coach Mushtaq Ahmed on Tuesday stated that Rishad Hossain could be a major source of inspiration for the next generation, as he believes the future of spin bowling in the country looks bright.

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BNP expels four Sitakunda unit leaders over nomination-related violence

Bangladesh Nationalist Party has expelled four local leaders in Sitakunda upazila of Chattogram for their alleged involvement in violence, clashes and road blockades following the announcement of the party’s nominations for the upcoming 13th parliamentary election...

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Six injured in Jhenaidah BNP factional clash

At least six people were injured in a clash between two factions of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party at Jhenaidah sadar upazila on Monday over establishing supremacy in the locality.