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    Dhaka condemns ‘drone attack’ on Makkah Al-Mukarramah

    September 16, 2026 7:49 pm

    Dhaka has condemned the reported drone attack targeting the Holy City of Makkah Al-Mukarramah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. “Bangladesh reaffirms its deep respect for the sanctity of Makkah…

    Gas supply situation improves in industrial areas

    September 15, 2026 8:39 pm

    Gas supply to industrial units has started improving as supplies through the national gas transmission pipeline have increased, with pressure already returning to normal level in the Chattogram region. Gas…

    US stocks dip as high bond yields stay in focus

    September 15, 2026 8:24 pm

    Wall Street stocks dipped early Tuesday as markets grappled with higher bond yields and questions about whether an artificial intelligence investment boom could slow. The yield on 10-year US Treasuries…

    BB auctions US dollar in rare market intervention

    September 15, 2026 8:14 pm

    In a first of intervention in foreign-exchange market, Bangladesh Bank on Monday auctioned the US dollar to tame a sudden exchange-rate upturn. The Bangladesh Bank (BB) sold $11.50 million to…

    Russia welcomes Trump’s ‘good idea’ for Ukraine energy truce

    September 15, 2026 8:11 pm

    MOSCOW, 15, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - The Kremlin on Tuesday welcomed what it called US President Donald Trump's "good idea" for a truce between Russia and Ukraine on striking energy targets,…

    Al-Arafah Islami Bank holds 467th board meeting

    September 15, 2026 8:02 pm

    The 467th board meeting of Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC was held on Tuesday, September 15 at the bank’s head office. Chairman of the board of directors Badiur Rahman presided over…

    Measles outbreak: Death toll reaches 1,036 as six die in 24 hours

    September 15, 2026 7:46 pm

    Six more children have died from measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours leading up to 8:00am on Tuesday, raising the overall death toll from the ongoing outbreak to 1,036. The…

    Bangladesh moves to ensure global acceptance of documents

    September 15, 2026 7:32 pm

    The government is strengthening the e-Apostille system to preserve the international acceptability of Bangladeshi documents while ensuring faster, more reliable and hassle-free services for citizens. The issue was discussed at…

    Govt plans full-fledged cyber security unit to combat cybercrime

    September 15, 2026 7:10 pm

    The government is planning to establish a full-fledged Cyber Security Unit, led by an additional inspector general of police (IGP), to strengthen the Bangladesh Police’s capacity to combat cybercrime. At…

    Ex-MP Azizul Haque Arzu sent to jail in Raju murder case

    September 15, 2026 7:05 pm

    A Dhaka court on Tuesday sent former lawmaker of Pabna-2 constituency Khandaker Md Azizul Haque Arzu to jail in a case filed over the murder of Raju Ahmed, 24, during…

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