Uninterrupted gas supply to be ensured by 2026: Nasrul
State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid today said uninterrupted gas supply will be ensured in the country by 202601:38 17 January 2024
Education needed to turn underprivileged children into asset: BGMEA President
Faruque Hassan, President of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), has stressed the importance of creating educated and skilled human resources out of the underprivileged children and enabling them to participate in mainstream development01:34 17 January 2024
Primary, secondary schools can be shut if mercury dips below 10 degree Celsius
The government in directives today said that administrations can keep the primary and secondary schools shut if temperature of a district dips to 10 degrees Celsius or below of this01:31 17 January 2024
BNP searching for dark ways to assume power: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said BNP did not participate in the January 7 election in fear of defeat and has been searching for dark ways to assume power being rejected by the people time and again01:27 17 January 2024
BB to announce MPS tomorrow
Bangladesh Bank (BB) will announce its monetary policy statement (MPS) tomorrow for the second half of the financial year 2023-2419:06 16 January 2024
Dhaka, Ctg stocks witness up on large-cap vibe
Stocks on Tuesday witnessed upward trend as major indices of both Dhaka and Chittagong Stock Exchanges were found rising with higher activities of some large-cap securities18:57 16 January 2024
New global fisheries management body focuses on promoting biodiversity
A new global fisheries management body began its inaugural meeting on Monday with key items on the agenda including best practices and approaches for the effective management of fisheries resources, and improvements in the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) methodology to estimate the state and health of the world`s marine fish stocks12:43 16 January 2024
Israel says war to wind down in southern Gaza as toll tops 24,000
Israel has said its operations against Hamas in southern Gaza will soon enter a less intensive phase, after their health ministry reported the death toll in the territory had surpassed 24,00012:35 16 January 2024
Trump passes major US election test with win in Iowa
Donald Trump swept to victory Monday in Iowa`s caucuses -- the first vote in the US presidential race -- cementing his status as the presumptive Republican standard-bearer to challenge President Joe Biden in November`s election12:08 16 January 2024
WHO seeks $1.5bn for urgent health aid in 2024
The UN health agency on Monday said it needed $1.5 billion in 2024 for life-saving aid to tens of millions of people trapped in health emergencies, including in Ukraine and Gaza12:04 16 January 2024
EU worried Red Sea attacks could spark inflation
European Union economy commissioner Paolo Gentiloni on Monday warned that violence in the Red Sea sparked by Huthi attacks on shipping could push up energy prices and inflation in the bloc11:59 16 January 2024
Asian markets down as traders fret over rate cut outlook
Asian stocks ticked lower Tuesday as Middle East concerns overshadowed hopes for an early Federal Reserve interest rate cut, with traders now awaiting the release of key data out of China and the United States later in the week11:56 16 January 2024
US downs missile fired from Yemen at American warship: Military
The US military said Sunday its forces shot down a cruise missile fired at an American destroyer warship from Huthi-controlled areas of Yemen01:36 16 January 2024
China says ’welcomes’ Nauru decision to cut ties with Taiwan
China said Monday it welcomed Nauru`s decision to cut ties with Taiwan01:32 16 January 2024
Campaigning starts in Pakistan’s delayed national polls
The frontrunner party for Pakistan`s delayed elections began campaigning Monday, after a weekend court decision effectively sealed the opposition party of ex-prime minister Imran Khan out of the race01:28 16 January 2024
UN chief reiterates Gaza ceasefire call, condemns ‘collective punishment’ of Palestinians
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has emphasized the imperative of establishing “basic conditions” to facilitate safe and full-scale aid delivery to civilians in Gaza while stressing that only a ceasefire will prevent the crisis from escalating01:21 16 January 2024
’Oppenheimer’ wins big at Critics Choice Awards
"Oppenheimer," Christopher Nolan`s epic movie about the creation of the atomic bomb, cleaned up at the Critics Choice Awards on Sunday, winning best picture and seven other prizes over its rivals as the Oscars race heats up01:13 16 January 2024
Permission required to fly drones, remote-controlled toy planes
Any individual or government and private organization has to obtain written permission at least 45 days before flying an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV, or commonly known as drones), Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) and remote controlled toy plane01:08 16 January 2024
IMF chief says AI holds risks, ’tremendous opportunity’ for global economy
Artificial intelligence poses risks to job security around the world but also offers a "tremendous opportunity" to boost flagging productivity levels and fuel global growth, the IMF chief told AFP01:02 16 January 2024
BB extends time for Tk 1,000cr loan facility for cinema hall owners
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has extended Tk 1,000 crore refinance scheme for cinema hall owners until December 31 this year, allowing them to avail the low-cost fund to renovate existing facilities or set up new ones00:57 16 January 2024
Alleviate poor’s suffering in winter: BGMEA President urges affluent society
Faruque Hassan, President of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), has called upon affluent people to extend a helping hand to distressed people during the biting winter season00:55 16 January 2024
Dhaka, Ctg stocks witness up on large-cap vibe
Stocks on Monday witnessed upward trend as major indices of both Dhaka and Chittagong Stock Exchanges were found rising with higher activities of some large-cap securities00:52 16 January 2024
Humayun for formulating proper planning to utilise internal resources
Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun on Monday laid emphasis on formulating proper planning to best utilize the country`s internal resources00:44 16 January 2024
PM for taking steps to check price hike of essentials
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has directed all concerned to take steps to check the price hike of essential commodities, Cabinet Secretary Md Mahbub Hossain said on Monday00:14 16 January 2024
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