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Aamir and his girlfriend made first public appearance

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan and his girlfriend Gauri Spratt made their first public appearance on Tuesday after confirming their relationship, reports NDTV. On the eve of Aamirs 60th birthday, the Lagaan star introduced Bengaluru-based Gauri to the media. The couple was spotted outside the...

General election likely between Dec 2025 & Mar 2026, CA tells BBC

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus said he felt dazzled when asked to take charge after long-serving prime minister Sheikh Hasina was driven from power last year. I had no idea Id be leading the government, Yunus told the BBC. I had never run a government machine before and had to get the buttons...

Macro economy shows stability, says BB Governor

Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur on Thursday said that the countrys foreign exchange reserves are stable and gradually increasing, despite the delayed disbursement of loan installments from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), reports UNB. Speaking at an event of Economic Reporters...

BB to issue new notes from March 19 centering Eid

Like the previous years, the Bangladesh Bank will issue new notes in the market denominations of Taka 5, Taka 20, and Taka 50 through various scheduled banks of Dhaka region centering the upcoming Holy Eid ul Fitr, reports BSS. The common people will be able to take new notes from March 19 to...

Probe report on BB reserve heist case on April 17

A Dhaka court today (February 11) set April 17 to submit a probe report in the case lodged over the Bangladesh Bank (BB) reserve heist that took place in 2016. Dhaka Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Ziadur Rahman set the date as the investigation agency Criminal Investigation Department...

Resolving inflation fully before an elected govt is difficult

Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed has cited extortion as a major reason for the interim governments failure to curb high inflation. He said apart from previous extortionists, those who are trying to secure positions in politics, are also engaged in extortion. Extortionists at the local level are...

49 freedom fighter quota MBBS candidates skip certificate verification

A total of 49 candidates who passed the MBBS admission test under the freedom fighter quota for the 2024-25 academic year did not appear for certificate verification at the Directorate General of Medical Education (DGME). They have been asked to attend the verification process again on February...

MFIs must focus on reducing urban poverty: BB Governor

Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr. Ahsan H. Mansur encouraged Micro Finance Institutions (MFIs) to focus on reducing urban poverty in addition to their efforts in rural areas. The governor was speaking as the chief guest at a workshop on Micro Finance in Bangladesh, June 2024 organised by the...

BB to announce monetary policy on Feb 10

Bangladesh Bank (BB) is set to announce a new monetary policy for the remaining period of the current fiscal year 2024-25 on February 10. The date of the central bank board meeting is fixed on February 9, and the next day (February 10) will be announced the monetary policy, said a senior...

MBBS: Entry of 193 admission seekers in FF quota suspended

The admission process of 193 candidates who were selected under the Freedom Fighter quota in the 2024-2025 academic year medical admission test has been suspended. The admission process has been suspended on Monday evening. Prof Dr Nazmul Hossain, director general of the Directorate General...

BB extends import bill payment period to 360 days

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has extended the payment period for imported raw materials and agricultural inputs from 180 days to 360 days. The central bank issued a circular on Monday to conserve dollars and maintain the supply chain. The circular said that the delayed payment limit for imports of...

Students demand fairness in medical admissions; protests against quota system intensify

Students across the country rallied on Monday to demand the abolition of the quota system in educational institutions and the re-evaluation of recent medical admission test results. The protest, held at the Central Shaheed Minar, drew participants from various academic levels, including Dhaka...

MBBS admission test results for 2024-25 published, 45.62% pass

The results of the MBBS admission test for the 2024-25 academic session at public and private medical colleges were released on Sunday, with a pass rate of 45.62%, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Out of 131,760 applicants, 60,095 candidates passed the exam, which required...

British sci-fi classic ‘Doctor Who’ gears up for bold new adventures

The iconic British sci-fi series Doctor Who is poised for an exhilarating new chapter, blending timeless adventure with fresh, innovative storytelling. Known for captivating generations with its mix of suspense, humor, and heart, the series is stepping into a groundbreaking era under a historic...

68% people want non-partisan president: BBS

As many as 68% of the countrys citizens want the next president to have no ties with any political party, while 83% want the head of the state to be elected directly by the people, according to a survey conducted by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS). Furthermore, 65% of the survey...

18 crore project, 9 crore for transportation!

The Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) has initiated a project worth BDT 18 crore 65 lakh 30 thousand to conduct five surveys across the industrial and services sectors. Of the total budget, nearly halfBDT 9crore will be allocated to travel and transportation, while a mere 5%, or BDT 92 lakh,...

Former BB ED made advisor to the governor

Ahsan Ullah, former executive director (ED) of Bangladesh Bank, has now joined as an advisor to the governor of the regulator. He will assist Governor Dr. Ahsan H. Mansur with central reform activities. Ahsan Ullah took up the advisory post following his appointment, which was issued on Monday,...