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 Sunday22:14 10 December 2023
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 Field22:03 10 December 2023
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 crisis21:32 10 December 2023
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 payers21:28 10 December 2023
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 December21:23 10 December 2023
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 "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 hotel19:11 10 December 2023
’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 footing19:08 10 December 2023
Stocks perform mixed
Stocks on Sunday performed mixed with major indices finishing flat19:04 10 December 2023
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 market19:01 10 December 2023
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 elections22:36 9 December 2023
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 export22:33 9 December 2023
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 megaproject22:28 9 December 2023
’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 manner22:24 9 December 2023
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 impressive22:20 9 December 2023
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 economy22:14 9 December 2023
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 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 Friday13:00 9 December 2023
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 demand12:55 9 December 2023
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
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 empowerment12:18 9 December 2023
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 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 policy01:26 9 December 2023
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 crimes01:23 9 December 2023
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