Dhaka, Sunday


14 September 2025


China ready to work with new govt: Spokesperson

China ready to work with new govt: Spokesperson

As an amicable and close neighbor of Bangladesh, China firmly supports Bangladesh in implementing the political agendas in accordance with its law after the election, said the Chinese foreign ministry`s spokesperson on Tuesday

00:34 10 January 2024

UK households poorer than before pandemic: Unions

UK households poorer than before pandemic: Unions

The United Kingdom is the only G7 country where household budgets have not recovered to pre-Covid levels, trade union body the TUC said on Monday

00:28 10 January 2024

Budget-crunched Cuba to hike fuel prices over 500%

Budget-crunched Cuba to hike fuel prices over 500%

Cuba`s cash-strapped government announced Monday that fuel prices will soar by more than 500 percent beginning February 1, part of a series of economic measures aimed at reducing the deficit

00:22 10 January 2024

Bitcoin surpasses $47,000, first time since March 30, 2022

Bitcoin surpasses $47,000, first time since March 30, 2022

The price of Bitcoin rose above $47,000 for the first time since March 30, 2022, according to the Coindesk platform

00:14 10 January 2024

New govt needs to explore potential sectors of economy: Kamal

New govt needs to explore potential sectors of economy: Kamal

Noting that the main challenge of the new government would be to maintain the country`s economy, Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal on Tuesday said the government would have to explore the potential sectors of the economy

00:10 10 January 2024

BB alerts about using its logo

BB alerts about using its logo

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has alerted all in case of using its logo elsewhere to avoid any kind of forgery

23:58 9 January 2024

Dhaka, Ctg stocks flat as large-cap issues tumble

Dhaka, Ctg stocks flat as large-cap issues tumble

Stock markets on Tuesday finished the session of the week flat as the major indices of both Dhaka and Chittagong stock exchanges showed a downward trend amid lower activities of large-cap securities

23:54 9 January 2024

Masters’ advice won’t work for political survival: PM

Masters’ advice won’t work for political survival: PM

Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said no one could survive in Bangladesh politics if they follow the suggestion of their foreign masters, in an apparent reference to BNP

16:28 9 January 2024

Newly-elected lawmakers to take oath tomorrow

Newly-elected lawmakers to take oath tomorrow

Newly elected members of the 12th Jatiya Sangsad will take the oath of office tomorrow

15:18 9 January 2024

MP Shakib shifts his focus back to cricket

MP Shakib shifts his focus back to cricket

A day after being elected as a Member of Parliament for the first time, Shakib Al Hasan turned up at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket in Mirpur as he gears up for the upcoming Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), starting on January 19

23:40 8 January 2024

First US lunar lander in five decades blasts off on private mission: live stream

First US lunar lander in five decades blasts off on private mission: live stream

The first American spacecraft to attempt to land on the Moon in more than half a century blasted off early Monday -- but this time, private industry is leading the charge

23:33 8 January 2024

25 killed in bus, truck crash in Brazil: firefighters

25 killed in bus, truck crash in Brazil: firefighters

At least 25 people have been killed after a bus collided with a truck in Bahia state in northeastern Brazil, state firefighters said Monday

23:23 8 January 2024

Indian PM Modi phones Sheikh Hasina, greets on her victory

Indian PM Modi phones Sheikh Hasina, greets on her victory

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi phoned Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina this evening and expressed his heartiest congratulations on the victory of Awami League under her leadership in the 12th parliamentary elections

23:15 8 January 2024

AL gets 222 seats, independent candidates 62 out of 298 seats

AL gets 222 seats, independent candidates 62 out of 298 seats

The Awami League (AL) has won 222 seats out of 298 in yesterday`s 12th parliamentary election, said Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal

23:08 8 January 2024

Bangladesh becomes example of free, fair polls: PM

Bangladesh becomes example of free, fair polls: PM

Awami League (AL) President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday described her party`s victory in Sunday`s parliamentary election as the people`s victory and said Bangladesh has been able to be an example of holding free, fair and neutral polls

22:59 8 January 2024

MCCI congratulates AL for winning polls for four straight terms

MCCI congratulates AL for winning polls for four straight terms

The Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Dhaka (MCCI), has congratulated Bangladesh Awami League for its achievement of winning the national election for the fourth consecutive term

22:52 8 January 2024

Stocks witness up on 1st day after election

Stocks witness up on 1st day after election

Stocks on Monday witnessed upward trend on the first day after ending the 12th national parliament elections

22:47 8 January 2024

Blinken due in Israel for tough Gaza talks

Blinken due in Israel for tough Gaza talks

Top US diplomat Antony Blinken was due in Israel on Monday for difficult talks on the war in Gaza as fears grow that the conflict could engulf the wider region

17:04 8 January 2024

Bomb kills five police from Pakistan polio protection team: Officials

Bomb kills five police from Pakistan polio protection team: Officials

A bomb targeting a polio protection team in northwestern Pakistan Monday killed at least five police officers, officials said

17:01 8 January 2024

Electoral pledges to be executed fully: Obaidul Quader

Electoral pledges to be executed fully: Obaidul Quader

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Monday said the future Bangladesh would be a smart and prosperous as our electoral pledges would be executed fully during the incumbent regime

16:53 8 January 2024

Envoys greet PM on her party’s absolute polls winning, promise continued support

Envoys greet PM on her party’s absolute polls winning, promise continued support

Envoys from several countries including India, Russia, and China on Monday greeted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on her party Awami League`s absolutely victory in the 12th parliamentary elections, pledging continued support for Bangladesh as they paid a courtesy call on her

13:18 8 January 2024

AL gets 167 seats, independent candidates 49 out of 227 seats

AL gets 167 seats, independent candidates 49 out of 227 seats

Awami League (AL) leads the election result with a big difference as the counting is underway, the election commission said

13:10 8 January 2024

Vinfast plans first EV factory in India

Vinfast plans first EV factory in India

Vietnamese carmaker VinFast said it will build its first electric vehicle factory in India as part of a planned $2 billion investment, as it looks to expand into the rapidly growing market

13:07 8 January 2024

Asian markets drop as US jobs deal fresh blow to early rate cut hopes

Asian markets drop as US jobs deal fresh blow to early rate cut hopes

Asian markets stumbled out of the gates Monday, extending last week`s grim start to the year, after a forecast-busting US jobs report further dampened hopes for an early interest rate cut

13:04 8 January 2024