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CPC amendment approved to speed up civil case disposal

The government has initiated the process of implementing the key recommendations of the Judicial Reform Commission, including amendments to the century-old Civil Procedure Code, in a bid to modernise the judiciary, expedite civil case disposal, and curb procedural abuse.

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Premier Bank fined as Iqbal withdraws fund

The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit has fined Premier Bank for allowing its former chairman, HBM Iqbal, to illegally withdraw Tk 1.11 crore and $30,000 from frozen accounts, according to BFIU officials...

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Imtiaz new CFO of Summit Corporation Ltd

Imtiaz Ibne Sattar (Imtiaz) has recently been appointed as the chief financial officer (CFO) of Summit Corporation Ltd, subsidiary of Singapore incorporated Summit Power International Limited (SPI), the largest independent power producer (IPP) and a leading LNG infrastructure operator in Bangladesh...

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SPB condemns vandalising party office signboard

The Socialist Party of Bangladesh on Friday condemned vandalism and attempted theft of the party’s signboard at its central office in the capital’s Segun Bagicha area.

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US govt cuts thousands off from social security

The Trump administration has added over 6,000 immigrants to a database of dead social security recipients, effectively cutting off benefits and their ability to work, US media reported Thursday.

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Beyond a world of debt

IN THE past two decades, the external debt of developing countries has quadrupled to $11.4 trillion (2023)...

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Fewer Eid-time accidents are still too many

AT LEAST 322 people died and 826 became wounded in 315 road accidents during Eid-ul-Fitr holidays, keeping to Passenger Welfare Association of Bangladesh figures. While the report notes some progress in view the corresponding 2024 occasion, as accidents reduced by 21.05 per cent, fatalities by 20.88 per cent and injuries by 40.91 per cent, the overall figures remain...

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Bangladesh women begin WCQ today

Bangladesh Women’s national cricket team will begin their ICC World Cup Qualifier when they take on Thailand on their opening fixture at Lahore City Cricket Association Ground today...

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Belgian prince seeks social security on top of allowance

An unconventional Belgian prince will learn on Monday if he has the right to social security on top of his royal allowance after he sued for coverage — the first time a royal has taken such action against the state in the country’s nearly 200-year history...

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Moinuddin joins as special assistant

Sheikh Moinuddin on Sunday joined as special assistant to interim government’s chief adviser with the status of state minister and executive authority over the ministry of road transport and bridges...

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Court freezes 34 bank accounts of ex-DG of SSF, wife

A Dhaka court on Sunday ordered to freeze 34 bank accounts of former director general of Special Security Force Lieutenant General (sacked) Md Mujibur Rahman and his wife Tasrin Mujib over graft allegations...

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Dengue rings alarm bell as rain starts across Bangladesh

The aedes mosquito population may increase to an alarming level during the monsoon if the authorities do not take pragmatic steps immediately to control the dengue situation across the country, said entomologists...

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Real Madrid stumble at home to Valencia

Hugo Duro headed a winner in added time to give Valencia a 2-1 win at the Santiago Bernabeu and deal a blow to Real Madrid's Spanish title hopes.

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12 more industries to go into operation at Ctg BEPZA EZ

Twelve more firms in the Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority Economic Zone (BEPZA EZ), established at the National Special Economic Zone (NSEZ) in Chattogram, is likely to go into commercial operation within 2025...

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Bad reviews to business revival

STARTING a business is often portrayed as a pursuit of passion, innovation and financial independence. Entrepreneurs step into the market with ambitious ideas, eager to carve a niche and build something meaningful. Yet, the reality is far more demanding. Success hinges not just on a compelling idea but on the ability to navigate unforeseen challenges, manage...

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German industry grapples with AI at trade fair

Artificial intelligence is set to bring sweeping change to modern life, but at an industrial fair in Germany many companies wonder how they fit into the tech revolution.

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FROM REPRESSION TO REFORM: Reviving due process of law

WITHOUT due process of law, justice becomes arbitrary, the rule of law collapses, and authoritarianism takes hold. The staggering scale of enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings under Sheikh Hasina’s 16-year despotic rule stands as undeniable proof...

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Well-meaning health-sector reforms that call for will

A SOUND referral and back-referral system in health care potentially has several merits. It can ensure equitable access to specialised health care. It can optimise the use of resources. It can improve patient outcomes. It can also enhance coordination between levels of health care. This is, therefore, a welcome move that the health-sector reforms commission is set to...

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Meta's head of AI research stepping down

The head of Meta's artificial intelligence research division said she plans to step down, vacating a high-profile position at a time of intense competition in the development of AI technology...

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Shafiuzzaman joins SIBL as MD

Shafiuzzaman has joined Social Islami Bank PLC as managing director on Thursday, said a press release.

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