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Interim Chief Advisor Yunus Criticizes Hasina’s ‘Brutal Dictatorship’

Chief Adviser of Bangladesh’s interim government, Dr. Muhammad Yunus, today told foreign diplomats that he has taken charge of a country left “in many ways a complete mess” following the “brutal dictatorship”... Read more »
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Heavy Traffic in Dhaka as Schools Reopen, Causing Commuter Woes

Commuters in Dhaka faced significant delays this morning as heavy traffic clogged most routes, coinciding with the reopening of educational institutions after months of closure. The congestion caused considerable hardship for those... Read more »

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Dhaka Airport Initiates Temperature Screening Amid Global Mpox Alert

Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) has commenced temperature screening for incoming air travelers following the World Health Organization’s (WHO) global public health alert concerning Mpox, previously known as monkeypox. Group Captain Kamrul... Read more »
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UNDP Pledges Full Support to Prof Yunus-Led Interim Government

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Administrator Achim Steiner has reiterated the organization’s unwavering commitment to supporting the emerging national priorities of Bangladesh’s interim government, now led by Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus.... Read more »
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China youth unemployment jumps to 17.1% in July

Youth unemployment in China ticked up to 17.1 percent in July, official figures showed, the highest level this year as the world’s second-largest economy faces mounting headwinds. China is battling soaring joblessness... Read more »
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How banks were forced to buy Tk3,000cr Beximco Sukuk bond

Beximco Sukuk bond was another new financial instrument that was introduced for the first time in the country to help Beximco Group owner Salaman F Rahman to raise Tk3,000 crore by forcing... Read more »
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Prices of daily essentials to come down gradually: Finance adviser

The prices of daily essentials will come down gradually, Finance and Planning Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed said today (14 August). “Common people will get relief to some extent. But it can’t be... Read more »
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Bangladesh Bank Governor: No Peace for Money Launderers

Dr. Ahsan H. Mansur, the newly appointed governor of Bangladesh Bank, declared today (14 August) that those involved in money laundering will be held accountable under the law, ensuring they won’t find... Read more »
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Dr. Yunus Calls for Protection of Minorities, Unity in Bangladesh

Interim Government’s Chief Adviser and Nobel Laureate, Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus, today urged students and the public to safeguard the country’s minority communities, accusing certain groups of inciting unrest by attacking minorities.... Read more »
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Prof Yunus Honors Youth Sacrifices, Vows to Reshape Bangladesh

Anarchy and violence are hurdles to development, and those engaging in criminal activities must be stopped, asserted Dr. Prof. Muhammad Yunus, the designated chief adviser of the forthcoming government. “I have been... Read more »