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Five-Member Committee Formed to Probe Korail Slum Fire

Dhaka: The Fire Service and Civil Defence (FSCD) has established a five-member committee to investigate the catastrophic fire that engulfed the Korail Slum in the capital’s Tejgaon area. The committee’s formation was confirmed by Md Shahjahan Sikder, …

Forex Reserves Stand at $31.14 Billion

Dhaka: Bangladesh’s foreign exchange reserves have reached US$ 31.14 billion.

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the latest data from the Bangladesh Bank (BB) released today shows a discrepancy when calculated using the International Monetar…

Chinese Ambassador Seeks Early Recovery of Khaleda Zia

Dhaka: Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen has sent a bouquet of flowers and a letter wishing for the recovery of BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia, who is undergoing treatment at a city hospital. The gesture from the Ch…

28.6% Surge in Remittance Inflow Observed Till November 25

Dhaka: Inflow of remittances witnessed a year-on-year growth of 28.6 percent, reaching US$2,441 million in the first 25 days of November, according to the latest data from Bangladesh Bank (BB) issued today.

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha,…

Dhaka Awaits India’s Reply on Hasina Extradition Request

Dhaka: Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain today said Bangladesh expects an answer from India on its latest request seeking the extradition of convicted disposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, though a response is not anticipated within a week of…