Dhaka, Monday


15 September 2025


Gaza war having ’catastrophic’ health impact: WHO chief

Gaza war having ’catastrophic’ health impact: WHO chief

The war between Israel and Hamas is having a catastrophic impact on health in the Gaza Strip, World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Sunday

22:14 10 December 2023

Oil reserve discovered at well no-10 of Sylhet gas field: Nasrul Hamid

Oil reserve discovered at well no-10 of Sylhet gas field: Nasrul Hamid

State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid on Sunday said oil reserve was discovered at the first layer at well no-10 of Sylhet Gas Field

22:03 10 December 2023

Australia to hike fees on foreign owners of empty homes

Australia to hike fees on foreign owners of empty homes

Australia will impose a dramatic rise in fees on foreign buyers of existing homes who leave them empty, the government said Sunday as it tries to ease a rental crisis

21:32 10 December 2023

NBR starts automation to make business easier: NBR chief

NBR starts automation to make business easier: NBR chief

National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Abu Hena Md Rahmatul Muneem on Sunday said they have started automation in the revenue system to facilitate business and tax payers

21:28 10 December 2023

Inflation to come down below 9% within Dec: Finance Secy

Inflation to come down below 9% within Dec: Finance Secy

Finance Secretary Md Khairuzzaman Mozumder on Sunday expressed his optimism that the general point to point inflation rate would come down below 9 percent within this December

21:23 10 December 2023

KOICA to provide $9.65mn grant to Bangladesh, deal signed

KOICA to provide $9.65mn grant to Bangladesh, deal signed

The government of Bangladesh and Republic of Korea on Sunday signed the Record of Discussion (RoD) & Terms of Reference (ToR) for a $9.65 million grant for the project titled "Capacity Building of Statistics Services based on Platform"

19:15 10 December 2023

ICSB offered training on

ICSB offered training on "Insurer Corporate Governance Guideline, 2023"

The Institute of Chartered Secretaries of Bangladesh (ICSB) offered training on `Insurer Corporate Governance Guideline, 2023 issued by Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA)` held on Saturday at a city hotel

19:11 10 December 2023

’Govt works relentlessly for strengthening country’s economy’

’Govt works relentlessly for strengthening country’s economy’

Speakers at a discussion on Sunday unanimously viewed the present government under the dynamic and farsighted leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been working relentlessly for strengthening the foundation of country`s economy on a strong footing

19:08 10 December 2023

Stocks perform mixed

Stocks perform mixed

Stocks on Sunday performed mixed with major indices finishing flat

19:04 10 December 2023

Govt to import 52,000 tonnes of onion

Govt to import 52,000 tonnes of onion

The government has taken initiative to import some 52,000 metric tons of onion from India against the LCs opened earlier in a bid to curtail the price of such an essential item in the local kitchen market

19:01 10 December 2023

Action to be taken if anyone creates obstacle in polls: EC Secy

Action to be taken if anyone creates obstacle in polls: EC Secy

Election Commission (EC) Secretary Jahangir Alam on Saturday said that action will be taken in line with the country`s existing laws for creating obstacles towards holding the national elections

22:36 9 December 2023

DNCRP conducts drive to keep price of onion under control

DNCRP conducts drive to keep price of onion under control

The Directorate of National Consumer Rights Protection (DNCRP) has conducted countrywide drives to keep the price of onion under control as well as to keep its supply chain intact following uptrend in price of such essential item after India imposed a ban on onion export

22:33 9 December 2023

Nigeria loads first crude at huge new Dangote refinery

Nigeria loads first crude at huge new Dangote refinery

Nigeria`s huge oil refinery built by Africa`s richest man Aliko Dangote received its first crude deliveries, the company said on Saturday, in the latest step to starting up the delayed megaproject

22:28 9 December 2023

’VAT Day’ tomorrow, VAT Week on December 10-15

’VAT Day’ tomorrow, VAT Week on December 10-15

The National VAT (value added tax) Day, 2023 will be observed tomorrow while the National VAT Week, 2023 will be held on December 10-15 across the country in a befitting manner

22:24 9 December 2023

Gender parity in Bangladesh’s RMG sector is impressive: ILO

Gender parity in Bangladesh’s RMG sector is impressive: ILO

Country Director of ILO in Bangladesh Tuomo Poutiainen on Saturday said the progress related to gender parity issue in Bangladesh`s readymade garment (RMG) is impressive

22:20 9 December 2023

Adverse impact of geopolitics putting impact on Bangladesh: FBCCI president

Adverse impact of geopolitics putting impact on Bangladesh: FBCCI president

Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) president Mahbubul Alam on Saturday called upon the business community to stand united as Bangladesh was grappling with the repercussions of global geopolitics, which has impacted its economy

22:14 9 December 2023

Bangladesh materialised Begum Rokeya’s dream: PM

Bangladesh materialised Begum Rokeya’s dream: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said her government has taken every possible measure to empower women in every sector and ensure their rights, adding, "Bangladesh has been able to materialise the dream of Begum Rokeya"

15:34 9 December 2023

Led by Taylor Swift’s $1 bn tour, 2023 concerts set new record

Led by Taylor Swift’s $1 bn tour, 2023 concerts set new record

Led by Beyonce and Taylor Swift, whose "Eras Tour" was the first to bring in more than $1 billion, ticket revenues from the top 100 concert tours of 2023 jumped to a record $9.17 billion, industry magazine Pollstar said Friday

13:00 9 December 2023

China deflation accelerated in November: Official data

China deflation accelerated in November: Official data

Deflation in China accelerated in November, official data showed Saturday, underlining the difficulties the world`s second-largest economy faces in reviving slowing demand

12:55 9 December 2023

Statement on WB support under discussion for Rohingya and host communities in Ctg

Statement on WB support under discussion for Rohingya and host communities in Ctg

The government and the people of Bangladesh have shown great generosity in providing shelter to the displaced Rohingya population.

12:36 9 December 2023

PM confers Begum Rokeya Padak-2023 on five women

PM confers Begum Rokeya Padak-2023 on five women

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday conferred the Begum Rokeya Padak-2023 on five women for their outstanding contributions to society, women`s education and women empowerment

12:18 9 December 2023

No one can slow down Russia’s development: Putin

No one can slow down Russia’s development: Putin

No one can stop or slow down the development of Russia, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at the VTB Investment Forum "Russia Calling!"

01:28 9 December 2023

Asian markets swing ahead of US jobs, Tokyo hit by strong yen

Asian markets swing ahead of US jobs, Tokyo hit by strong yen

Asian markets fluctuated Friday as traders tried to track a Wall Street rally ahead of crucial US jobs data, while Tokyo took a hit from an extended yen rally on bets Japan will drop its ultra-loose monetary policy

01:26 9 December 2023

PM urges world to mobilize collective strength to prevent genocide

PM urges world to mobilize collective strength to prevent genocide

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has called upon the international community to mobilize collective strength in preventing genocide and similar crimes

01:23 9 December 2023