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Price Fall in Large-Cap Drives Stocks Down.

Dhaka: Country’s both the bourses– Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) – today plunged as profit booking sell pressure remained prevalent across the trading floor, while cautious investors also reshuffled their portfolios i…

Truck Collision Claims Two Lives on Dhaka-Aricha Highway.

Dhamrai: A pickup van driver and his assistant lost their lives in a tragic road accident in the Dhulivita area on the Dhaka-Aricha highway in Dhamrai upazila. The incident occurred when a truck collided with their stationary vehicle, leading to the i…

Govt to Seek Extradition of Sheikh Hasina, Says Dr Yunus.

DHAKA: Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus announced today that his interim government is set to pursue the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who sought refuge in India following the collapse of the Awami League regime amid a s…

HSBC Finances $65 Million to Viyellatex Group.

Dhaka: The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC) Bangladesh has financed US$ 65 million to Viyellatex Group as a sustainability loan. The loan is provided to the vertically integrated readymade garment (RMG) manufacturer and exporte…

Dhaka Seeks UK Support in Reform Initiatives.

Dhaka: Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain today sought support of the United Kingdom (UK) for the reform initiatives of the Bangladesh interim government reflecting the aspirations of the people, particularly the nation’s youth. He made the call while …

Marketing of Only Iodized Salt Urged to Prevent Health Disorders.

Rajshahi: Speakers at a workshop here today unequivocally called for ensuring the marketing of only iodized salt to protect public health from various disorders, particularly mental retardation and goitre. The utmost emphasis should be given to close …