Govt moves to remove discrepancies in primary fuel import duties: Nasrul
State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid said on Monday that measures are being taken to remove the discrepancies in the import duties of primary fuels21:41 29 May 2023
SSC, its equivalent exams to be held under new curriculum in 2026: Dipu Moni
The Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and its equivalent examinations will be held under the new education curriculum in 2026, said Education Minister Dipu Moni on Monday19:58 29 May 2023
US visa policy creates huge pressure on BNP: Hasan
Information and Broadcasting Minister Hasan Mahmud has said the US visa policy has created a huge pressure on BNP as now the party has no scope of resisting the elections19:46 29 May 2023
NDB issues CNY 8.5bn bond in China Interbank Bond Market
New Development Bank (NDB) has issued CNY 8.5 billion bond in the China Interbank Bond Market as part of its strategy to diversify the Bank`s presence in the capital markets and mobilise resources for financing sustainable development projects19:36 29 May 2023
Price fall in large-cap drives stocks down
Country`s both the bourses, Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) – on Monday plunged due to mainly price fall in large-cap securities19:28 29 May 2023
Rohingyas to get better future only when they return to Myanmar: Momen
Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen on Monday said the Rohingyas’ better life and future can be ensured only in their own country and it is better for them to start returning to their homes in Myanmar19:17 29 May 2023
Govt to roll out 3rd, 4rth dose of Covid vaccine by this week: Health minister
The government will begin administering the third and the fourth doses of the coronavirus vaccine from the current week as the virus started spreading afresh in many places in the world including China18:48 29 May 2023
IBBL-Hello Paisa remittance festival begins
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited remittance clients may receive a refrigerator while receiving cash remittance through ‘Hello Paisa’ festival17:46 29 May 2023
NRBC Bank observes ‘Security Awareness Week’
NRBC Bank is observing ‘Security Awareness Week’ from May 28 to May 31 to create public awareness to prevent fire, earthquake, thunderstorm and cyber attack17:38 29 May 2023
Bangladesh urged to use LDC graduation as an opportunity to rethink its reliance on RMG
UN Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights Olivier De Schutter on Monday urged the government of Bangladesh to use its upcoming graduation from LDC status in 2026 as an opportunity to rethink its reliance on the ready-made garment industry17:27 29 May 2023
Dengue case increases fivefold in last 5 months this year: Health minister
It is alarming for city dwellers as the dengue cases increased fivefold in the last five months compared to the previous year, Health and Family Welfare Minister Zahid Maleque said on Monday17:08 29 May 2023
UN talks on a treaty to end global plastic pollution open in Paris
A United Nations committee is meeting Monday in Paris to work on what is intended to be a landmark treaty to bring an end to global plastic pollution, but there is little agreement yet on what the outcome should be16:08 29 May 2023
Turkey’s Erdogan retains power, now faces challenges over the economy and earthquake recovery
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has a mandate to rule until 2028, securing five more years as leader of a country at the crossroads of Europe and Asia that plays a key role in NATO15:24 29 May 2023
Bangladesh believes in peace, not in conflict: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said Bangladesh believes in peace instead of conflict and vowed that she would do whatever is required for this14:31 29 May 2023
China plans to land astronauts on moon before 2030, another step in what looks like a new space race
China plans to land astronauts on the moon before 2030, which would be another advance in what`s increasingly seen as a new space race12:51 29 May 2023
Migrants with children stuck at Poland’s border wall; activists say Belarus won’t let them turn back
A group of some 30 migrants seeking asylum, including small children, has been stuck at Poland`s border wall with Belarus for three days, Polish human rights activists said Sunday12:41 29 May 2023
Asian markets mostly higher after Biden-McCarthy deal on US debt
Asian shares are mostly higher after President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy reached a final agreement on a deal to raise the US national debt ceiling12:26 29 May 2023
UNESCO reveals new AI roadmap for classrooms
The first-ever global meeting between the UN and education ministers from around the world aiming to explore risks and rewards of using chatbots in classrooms has announced a new roadmap to chart a safer digital path for all11:23 29 May 2023
UNICEF, BGMEA launch capacity building training to support mothers at work
UNICEF and the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) have launched a training program to build the capacity of garment factories in promoting maternity rights of women workers and facilitate breastfeeding in the sector10:30 29 May 2023
Bangladesh-China relations should focus on further development: PM Hasina
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has described China as one of the major development partners of Bangladesh, saying the main focus of the bilateral relations between the two countries should be focused on further development of the two nations09:33 29 May 2023
PM seeks int’l communities help for dignified repatriation of Rohingya
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has sought firm commitment of the international communities, including the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), to ensure safe and dignified repatriation of the Rohingya09:25 29 May 2023
Bangladesh-Oman foreign office consultations held in Muscat
Bangladesh and Oman on Sunday discussed cooperation in the areas of manpower, clean energy, trade and investment21:05 28 May 2023
HBL reiterates its commitment to strengthen Bangladesh-China business ties
Country Manager of HBL China Cheng Wei (Amanda) has said they can strengthen dialogue, seize opportunities, and jointly achieve a fruitful cooperation in finance and trade under the context of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) that benefits all parties20:58 28 May 2023
Bangladesh’s private sector has so much to gain, give: UNRC
The United Nations has welcomed the creation of Bangladesh Private Sector Working Committee (BPSWC), noting that Bangladesh’s private sector has so much to gain and give20:55 28 May 2023
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