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5 Islamic banks to merge into one, no one will lose their jobs: BB governor

Staff Correspondent: Five private-sector Islamic banks are set to be merged into a single entity soon, but employees of these banks will not lose their jobs, Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan

Secretaries acquired flats on govt land at low cost

TDS Desk: Allegation has been raised that Secretaries acquired flats on govt land at a nominal price during the Awami League regime for their personal interest. Secretaries from various government

50km tailback on both sides of Jamuna Bridge

The traffic congestion begins late Friday night and intensifies early Saturday Staff Correspondent: A 50-kilometre tailback formed on both sides of the Jamuna Bridge on Saturday morning as thousands of

Polls could be held before Ramadan, if possible: CA

BSS: Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Friday said if all preparations are completed, the next general elections could be held in the week before the start of the holy

Rabindra Kachari Bari reopens after 2-day closure

Shahjadpur Correspondent: The Kachari Bari that belonged to Rabindranath Tagore, the global icon of Bengali literature, situated in Sirajganj’s Shahjadpur, has been reopened for visitors after a two-day closure. Deputy

Govt holiday trap hits businesses, economy

Staff Correspondent: Businesses in Bangladesh have fallen into a holiday trap, with economic activity slowing due to supply chain disruptions and bank closures during the extended 10-day Eid-ul-Azha holidays. Export-import