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14 Districts Get New Deputy Commissioners

Dhaka: The government has appointed new Deputy Commissioners (DCs) in 14 districts.

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, two existing DCs have been transferred to other districts, while 12 officers of the rank of Deputy Secretary have been app…

Forex Reserves Stand at $31.10b

Dhaka: Bangladesh’s foreign exchange reserves have reached US$ 31.10 billion.

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the latest data from the Bangladesh Bank (BB) indicates that when calculated using the International Monetary Fund (IMF) methodol…

ECNEC Approves 12 Development Projects Involving Tk 7,150.21cr

Dhaka: The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) today approved 12 development projects involving an overall expenditure of Taka 7,150.21 crore. The entire amount will be financed from the government’s own resources. The approva…

AL Leader Arrested for Vandalizing BNP Office in Patuakhali

Patuakhali: Police have arrested an Awami League leader in connection with the vandalism of a BNP office in Dumki upazila of the district. The arrested man was identified as Khabir Uddin, 50, a member of the upazila Awami League and former vice-presid…

Union Jubo League Leader Held for ‘Dhaka Lockdown’ Campaigning

Rangpur: Police arrested Jubo League leader Amjad Hossain, 50, from Pirgachha upazila of the district at 10:30 am today while conducting organisational activities to make the “Dhaka Lockdown” programme successful. Amjad Hossain, son of Ansar Ali of Ra…

ADB Pledges to Deepen Cooperation with BIMSTEC

Manila: Asian Development Bank (ADB) has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening cooperation with BIMSTEC and exploring new avenues of collaboration, underscoring the Bank’s strong emphasis on partnerships with regional organizations like BIMSTEC.

Ac…