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Govt seeks to build skilled manpower in tourism sector

National Skills Development Authority (NSDA) executive chairman (secretary) Nazneen Kausar Chowdhury on Monday said that the authority aims to integrate workers of the tourism and hospitality sector into decent and dignified employment through skills-based training and certification...

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Oasis Accessories to invest $4.8m in BEPZA EZ

Oasis Accessories (Pvt) Ltd, a Bangladeshi company, is set to invest $4.8 million to establish a garment accessories industry in the BEPZA Economic Zone located in Mirsharai, Chattogram...

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DUCSU electioneering ends, vote Tuesday

A 13-day-long campaigning amid a festive atmosphere for the much-awaited Dhaka University Central Students’ Union and hall union elections on Tuesday came to an end on Sunday with promises from most panels and candidates mainly to free the campus of politics of repression.

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No force can obstruct February polls: govt

Reiterating that the national election must be held within the first half of February next year, chief adviser’s press secretary Shafiqul Alam on Sunday said that no force on earth could obstruct it...

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Retirement security demands financial literacy

PLANNING for life after retirement is no longer a luxury but a necessity. As Bangladesh sees rising life expectancy and the expansion of its middle class, the central question has shifted: will today’s savings be enough for tomorrow? Retirement planning is not merely about setting money aside; it is about knowing how to save, when to save and how much to save...

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DUCSU election campaign ends today

Candidates in the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union and hall union elections and their supporters on Saturday continued their campaign in a bid to reach the voters as much as they could as the campaign is going to end today...

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JP to nominate AL supporters with clean image if they join party: Mostafa

Jatiya Party co-chairman Mostafizar Rahman Mostafa said on Saturday that individuals with a clean image and no record of violence or legal cases,  even if they previously supported the Awami League, would be considered for party nominations if they join the JP ahead of the national election likely to be held in February next year...

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2nd graduation ceremony held at DPI

The Second Graduation Ceremony for diploma engineers of Daffodil Polytechnic Institute, commemorating the diploma graduates’ graduation ceremony for second time in Bangladesh, was held at Daffodil Plaza at Sobhanbagh in Dhaka’s Dhanmondi on Friday.

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Lending-deposit rate gap above 5.8pc for 15 months

The weighted average interest rate spread in Bangladesh’s banking sector has remained above 5.8 per cent for 15 consecutive months through to July 2025, highlighting a prolonged imbalance that continues to deprive depositors of fair returns.

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Govt okays policy to boost pvt investment, lower power costs

The government on Thursday approved the Renewable Energy-Based Commercial Power Generation Policy, 2025 with the aim of promoting private sector investment in the renewable energy sector and making electricity more affordable for consumers...

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DUCSU election campaign continues in festive mood

Dhaka University witnessed a festive mood on Thursday as the candidates in the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union elections and their supporters campaigned on the campus on the day for the 10th day...

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DB arrests 8 AL activists for Dhanmondi procession

The Detective Branch of Dhaka Metropolitan Police has arrested Sajibul Islam Hridoy, 23, who allegedly planned a recent Awami League’s flash procession at Dhanmondi in the capital, along with seven other leaders and activists of the party, activities of which are now banned, and its affiliated organisations...

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EC to review media guidelines for fair polls

The election commission on Thursday said that it would review and, if needed, amend the guidelines for journalists as their cooperation was crucial for transparent elections...

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Ex-IGP Mamun says he was bypassed

Former inspector general of police Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun told the International Crimes Tribunal-1 that he was not informed about the core committee meetings held at the residence of then home minister Asaduzzaman Khan during the July 2024 mass uprising.

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Govt approves telecom licensing policy

The Advisers’ Council on Thursday approved Telecommunication Network and Licensing Policy 2025, a landmark move aimed at dismantling monopolies in the country’s telecom sector, introducing greater deregulation and fostering private investment...

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Global Islami Bank also okays merger

Global Islami Bank on Thursday agreed to join Bangladesh Bank’s ongoing merger initiative, becoming the third private lender to consent after First Security Islami Bank and Union Bank...

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Record French fines for Google, Shein over cookies

France’s data protection authority on Wednesday issued record fines against search giant Google and fast-fashion platform Shein for failing to respect the law on internet cookies...

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Walton Digi-Tech to merge with Walton Hi-Tech

Technology product manufacturer Walton Digi-Tech Industries Limited is going to be merged with electronics giant Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC, listed on the capital market in engineering sector...

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DUCSU election: reclaim spirit of ’71 and July ’24

THE forthcoming Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) election will take place at a pivotal moment in our history and carries profound significance. In the wake of July uprising, this is not merely a contest between student panels — it is a battle that could shape the political future of Bangladesh itself...

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Building rights-based data protection regime

IN AN increasingly digital Bangladesh, the urgency of establishing a comprehensive data protection regime cannot be overstated. Every day, millions of citizens share personal data with government agencies, banks, telecommunication companies, healthcare providers, and private online platforms. This information ranges from national identity card details to financial...