Dhaka, Sunday


14 September 2025


Faruk visits CAAB, Biman, asks increase revenue

Faruk visits CAAB, Biman, asks increase revenue

Muhammad Faruk Khan on Monday paid his maiden visits to CAAB and Biman Bangladesh Airlines after assuming office as civil aviation and tourism minister for the second term and asked both bodies to increase revenue alongside ensuring services

00:45 23 January 2024

Ahsanul urges EU, UK to invest in Bangladesh’s potential sectors

Ahsanul urges EU, UK to invest in Bangladesh’s potential sectors

State Minister for Commerce Ahsanul Islam on Monday urged the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK) to invest in Bangladesh`s potential sectors, including jute, jute-made goods, leather, leather products, and handicrafts

00:41 23 January 2024

Asian markets mixed after Wall St record as China worries weigh

Asian markets mixed after Wall St record as China worries weigh

Asian markets were mixed on Monday following a record finish on Wall Street, while hopes for an early US interest rate cut were dealt a fresh blow by Federal Reserve officials looking to rein in investor expectations

00:37 23 January 2024

Sadhan warns of action against paddy stockpiling

Sadhan warns of action against paddy stockpiling

Food Minister Sadhan Chandra Majumder on Monday warned that no one will be spared if they stock paddy illegally from their capacity

00:32 23 January 2024

Gaining knowledge on modern banking services stressed

Gaining knowledge on modern banking services stressed

Newly appointed officers of Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank (RAKUB) have been urged to remain well equipped with knowledge and skills to deliver modern and digital banking services to the clients in general

00:24 23 January 2024

PM visits Walton Mega Stall at Dhaka Int’l Trade Fair

PM visits Walton Mega Stall at Dhaka Int’l Trade Fair

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina the impressive mega stall Walton after inaugurating the 28th Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF)-2024 at Bangabandhu Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Center in Purbachal on Sunday

00:18 23 January 2024

BSEC lifts floor price for 23 more stocks

BSEC lifts floor price for 23 more stocks

Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has removed the floor price for 23 more stocks

23:57 22 January 2024

DSE turnover exceeds TK 10b-mark

DSE turnover exceeds TK 10b-mark

After witnessing a downward trend in the two sessions, stocks today rebounded in the Dhaka and Chittagong stock exchanges as investors remained active on sector-wise issues

23:52 22 January 2024

PM warns against hoarders of essential commodities

PM warns against hoarders of essential commodities

Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina on Monday issued a note of caution against the hoarders and market manipulators of essential commodities, saying they would face the music for this unholy job

23:48 22 January 2024

IFC appoints Imad Fakhoury as regional director for South Asia

IFC appoints Imad Fakhoury as regional director for South Asia

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has appointed Imad N. Fakhoury as its regional director for South Asia

12:33 22 January 2024

Gaining knowledge on modern banking services stressed

Gaining knowledge on modern banking services stressed

Newly appointed officers of Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank (RAKUB) have been urged to remain well equipped with knowledge and skills to deliver modern and digital banking services to the clients in general

12:30 22 January 2024

Skill dev institute to play vital role in generating smart employment: Palak

Skill dev institute to play vital role in generating smart employment: Palak

State Minister for Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology (ICT) Zunaid Ahmed Palak has said the `Employment Skill Development Institute` being run by Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC) will play a vital role towards generating smart employment

00:31 22 January 2024

StanChart wins

StanChart wins "Renewable Energy Adoption Award"

Standard Chartered Bangladesh has claimed the "Renewable Energy Adoption Award-Bangladesh" at the ESG Business Awards 2023

00:25 22 January 2024

Grand Finale of 8th ’Global Student Entrepreneurship Award’ held

Grand Finale of 8th ’Global Student Entrepreneurship Award’ held

The grand finale of 8th Global Student Entrepreneurship Award (GSEA) of Bangladesh Chapter contest for the session of 2023-24 of the Entrepreneurs Organization (EO) was held on Saturday at the Lakeshore Hotel in Gulshan in the city

00:22 22 January 2024

FBCCI invites Sri Lankan businessmen to invest in Bangladesh

FBCCI invites Sri Lankan businessmen to invest in Bangladesh

Mahbubul Alam, President of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI), invited the Sri Lankan businessmen and investors to invest in the special economic zones of Bangladesh

00:17 22 January 2024

Dhaka, Riyadh talk about enhancing trade, connectivity

Dhaka, Riyadh talk about enhancing trade, connectivity

Dhaka and Riyadh on Sunday discussed enhancing trade, investment and connectivity between the two brotherly nations

22:21 21 January 2024

Price fall in large-cap drives stocks further down

Price fall in large-cap drives stocks further down

Country`s both the bourses, Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE), on Sunday plunged further due to mainly price fall in large-cap securities

17:17 21 January 2024

North Korea FM says ’ready to greet’ Putin

North Korea FM says ’ready to greet’ Putin

North Korea`s top diplomat said her country is "ready to greet" Russian President Vladimir Putin, state media reported Sunday, in the latest sign of deepening ties between the two authoritarian states

17:11 21 January 2024

Peru president grabbed by protester at public event

Peru president grabbed by protester at public event

A protester violently grabbed Peruvian President Dina Boluarte on Saturday during an event in the southern Ayacucho region, where 10 people were killed in mass anti-government demonstrations more than a year ago

17:07 21 January 2024

Health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza says war death toll at 25,105

Health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza says war death toll at 25,105

The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said Sunday at least 25,105 people have been killed in the Palestinian territory since the war with Israel broke out on October 7

17:03 21 January 2024

PM announces handicrafts as product of the year

PM announces handicrafts as product of the year

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday announced handicrafts as the "product of the year" to give special attention to this sector due to its role in women empowerment

16:59 21 January 2024

Mahmood Ali emphasizes Bangladesh’s promising growth trajectory

Mahmood Ali emphasizes Bangladesh’s promising growth trajectory

Finance Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali has emphasized the country`s promising growth trajectory, the need for substantial investments in key sectors through unconventional means, including blended finance, private sector facilitation, policy support and increased concessional climate finance

16:56 21 January 2024

Nikki Haley questions Trump’s mental fitness after gaffe

Nikki Haley questions Trump’s mental fitness after gaffe

Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley turned a spotlight on Donald Trump`s mental fitness Saturday, after the former president falsely accused her of failing to stop the violent assault on the US Capitol on January 6, 2021

16:51 21 January 2024

Pay importance to other export items likewise RMG: PM

Pay importance to other export items likewise RMG: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday asked all concerned to pay the same importance given to readymade garments, to other export items, including jute and leather goods, pharmaceuticals, IT products and handicrafts to increase foreign earnings

16:47 21 January 2024