Corruption in public procurement will not be tolerated: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday issued directive to ensure transparency and accountability in all areas, including public procurement, saying any kind of corruption and irregularity will not be tolerated00:03 16 January 2024
China 2023 economic growth tipped to be weakest in decades
China`s economy likely grew at its weakest annual rate for more than three decades in 2023, data is expected to show Wednesday, as it was battered by a crippling property crisis, sluggish consumption and global uncertainties12:42 15 January 2024
Ex-chair of Chinese state-run bank Everbright held for corruption: Prosecutors
The former chairman of state-owned Chinese banking giant Everbright Group has been arrested on suspicion of corruption and bribery, prosecutors said on Monday, reports BSS/AFP12:38 15 January 2024
Asian stocks edge up after US inflation data, oil flat
Asian markets rose Monday as traders weighed US inflation data that revived hopes for an early interest rate cut, but gains were tempered by geopolitical worries after fresh US-UK strikes on Huthi targets in Yemen12:35 15 January 2024
World’s richest five men double fortune since 2020: Oxfam
The world`s wealthiest five men have more than doubled their fortune since 2020, the charity Oxfam said on Monday, as it called on nations to resist the ultra-rich`s influence over tax policy12:32 15 January 2024
IMF’s Georgieva warns of spending ’pressure’ before global 2024 elections
The year ahead will be "very tough" for fiscal policy -- especially for countries holding elections -- the IMF chief told AFP before departing for the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland12:29 15 January 2024
Doomed US lunar lander now headed for Earth: Company
A private US lunar lander that has been leaking fuel throughout its journey is now headed for Earth and will likely burn up in the atmosphere, the company said Saturday01:06 15 January 2024
Strike-delayed Emmys finally here as ’Succession’ says farewell
Delayed by four months due to Hollywood strikes, television`s Emmy Awards will finally take place on Monday, with the final season of HBO`s "Succession" expected to dominate the top drama prizes01:01 15 January 2024
New Zealand beat Pakistan by 21 runs to take control of T20 series
Pace bowler Adam Milne claimed four wickets as New Zealand beat Pakistan by 21 runs in the second Twenty20 international Sunday to take a 2-0 series lead00:57 15 January 2024
Papon wants to increase sports ground and facilities
Nazmul Hassan Papon, the newly appointed Minister of Youth and Sports, vowed to increase the sports ground and facilities in a bid to attract more people toward sports00:52 15 January 2024
China mining accident death toll rises to 13
The death toll from an accident at a coal mine in central China has risen to 13, with three people still missing, the mine`s parent company said Sunday00:47 15 January 2024
Villagers evacuate after Indonesia’s Mount Marapi eruption
Mount Marapi on the Indonesian island of Sumatra erupted again on Sunday morning, spewing volcanic ash that blanketed nearby villages and prompted more than 150 people to evacuate00:42 15 January 2024
All hostages seized in Ecuador prison riots freed: Officials
All 136 hostages seized during prison riots in Ecuador were freed on Saturday night, prison authorities said00:38 15 January 2024
Thousands march in Washington, London for Gaza ’day of action’
Thousands of pro-Palestine protesters marched in Washington, London and elsewhere on Saturday as part of a "global day of action" to demand an immediate cease-fire in the Gaza fighting and to oppose US and British support for Israel00:34 15 January 2024
Bangladesh backs South Africa’s ICJ move against Israel
Bangladesh has extended its support to South Africa`s application to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against Israel for committing genocide in the occupied Gaza Strip00:27 15 January 2024
Dhaka terms OHCHR’s claim on polls as extremely prejudiced, premeditated
Bangladesh government on Sunday termed the Office of United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) claim that the `poll was marred by violence and repression of opposition candidates` as "extremely prejudiced and premeditated"00:22 15 January 2024
Sammilita Parishad starts election activities for BGMEA elections
The election to the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) for the 2024-2026 term will be held on March 9, 202400:15 15 January 2024
Volcano erupts near Reykjavik: Lceland met office
A volcano erupted north of the southwestern Icelandic town of Grindavik early Sunday, near the site of a previous eruption in December, the Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO) said19:23 14 January 2024
Inflation eased to 9.41% in December
The general point-to-point inflation rate in December last slightly eased to 9.41 percent mainly because of the downtrend in food inflation19:18 14 January 2024
No syndicate will exist in country: Titu
State Minister for Commerce Ahsanul Islam (Titu) on Sunday assured that no syndicate will be able to remain in the country19:14 14 January 2024
Finance Minister promises to tackle economic challenges
New Finance Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali has pledged to tackle economic challenges surrounding the country`s economy19:09 14 January 2024
Foreign-financed projects, rural connectivity top priority: Planning minister
New Planning Minister Major General (retd) Abdus Salam on Sunday said that the foreign-funded projects in the country would receive the highest priority in the next five years19:03 14 January 2024
Govt to provide export incentives in leather industry: Humayun
Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun on Sunday said that the government is taking initiatives to provide export incentives in leather industry like garments sector18:59 14 January 2024
Govt must punish arsonists, masterminds to stop violence: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said they would ensure that none can burn the people to death alive in the future by giving exemplary punishment to the arsonists and the masterminds behind the heinous acts18:54 14 January 2024
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