Dhaka, Tuesday


16 September 2025


Washington-Moscow trade biting words over Bangladesh politics

Washington-Moscow trade biting words over Bangladesh politics

The United States and Russia have visibly exchanged biting words over Bangladesh with US State Department today accusing Moscow of purposely misinterpreting Washington’s foreign policy regarding Bangladesh’s upcoming elections

22:48 25 November 2023

Hasina to exchange views with party’s nomination aspirants tomorrow

Hasina to exchange views with party’s nomination aspirants tomorrow

Awami League President and party`s parliamentary nomination board chief Sheikh Hasina will exchange views with AL`s nomination aspirants for the 12th Jatiya Sangsad election at Ganabhaban at 10 am tomorrow

22:39 25 November 2023

Commodity price control to get priority in AL election manifesto: Tipu

Commodity price control to get priority in AL election manifesto: Tipu

The issue of commodity price control will be given special importance in Awami League`s manifesto for the upcoming general election, said Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi

22:37 25 November 2023

WB helps Bangladesh improve human development, climate resilience

WB helps Bangladesh improve human development, climate resilience

Bangladesh and the World Bank have signed five financing agreements to help the country achieve resilient and inclusive growth by improving early childhood development, secondary education, riverbank protection and navigability, urban primary health, and gas distribution efficiency

16:09 25 November 2023

Sugarcane crushing begins in Rajshahi, Natore sugar mills

Sugarcane crushing begins in Rajshahi, Natore sugar mills

Rajshahi Sugar Mills Limited (RSML) and Natore Sugar Mills Limited (NSML) began sugarcane crushing on Friday afternoon simultaneously setting target of manufacturing 8,400 tonnes of sugar during the current 2023-24 financial year

15:59 25 November 2023

Argentina president-elect discusses economic crisis with IMF chief

Argentina president-elect discusses economic crisis with IMF chief

Argentina`s president-elect Javier Milei and IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva had a first meeting via video call on Friday, in which they discussed the country`s economic crisis

15:56 25 November 2023

Walton partners with a2i to facilitate Bangladesh’s first lunar satellite mission

Walton partners with a2i to facilitate Bangladesh’s first lunar satellite mission

In a groundbreaking collaboration, Walton Television`s advanced facilities, including its ISO class 7 dust-free cleanroom and lab research capabilities, will play a crucial role in supporting Bangladesh`s inaugural lunar satellite project undertaken by Aspire to Innovate (a2i)

00:55 25 November 2023

Walton Washing Machine, Orix Fabric Care ink strategic business deal

Walton Washing Machine, Orix Fabric Care ink strategic business deal

Orix, a prominent US-based homecare brand, has collaboratively ventured with Walton, a leading electronics brand, to elevate their brand promotion initiatives and introduce consumers to an innovative laundry cleaning experience

23:56 24 November 2023

Hamas government says Gaza war death toll nears 15,000

Hamas government says Gaza war death toll nears 15,000

Gaza`s Hamas government said Thursday the death toll in the Palestinian territory had reached 14,854 since war began on October 7 between Israeli forces and Hamas militants

12:09 24 November 2023

Rising energy bills to worsen UK cost-of-living crisis

Rising energy bills to worsen UK cost-of-living crisis

The price cap on energy bills for most UK households will rise this winter, regulator Ofgem said Thursday, further fuelling a cost-of-living crisis that is forecast to worsen.

12:05 24 November 2023

Asian markets struggle, China property help in focus

Asian markets struggle, China property help in focus

Most Asian markets fell Friday following a broadly healthy week, with traders hoping for fresh Chinese moves to help the country`s troubled property sector after officials called on banks to provide support

12:01 24 November 2023

Palestinian doctor says 27 dead in Israeli strike on UN school in Gaza

Palestinian doctor says 27 dead in Israeli strike on UN school in Gaza

A Palestinian doctor said Thursday at least 27 people had been killed and 93 more injured in an Israeli strike on a United Nations school in Gaza

11:58 24 November 2023

Sri Lanka central bank further reduces interest rates

Sri Lanka central bank further reduces interest rates

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has decided to reduce its Standing Deposit Facility Rate (SDFR) and the Standing Lending Facility Rate (SLFR) by 100 basis points to 9.00 percent and 10.00 percent, respectively, it said in a statement on Friday

11:52 24 November 2023

Gaza truce and hostage release set to start

Gaza truce and hostage release set to start

A four-day truce in the Israel-Hamas war was set to start Friday with hostages to be released in exchange for prisoners, the first major reprieve in seven weeks of conflict that have claimed thousands of lives.

11:48 24 November 2023

Gaza truce and hostage release to start Friday

Gaza truce and hostage release to start Friday

A pause in the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza will start on Friday morning and an exchange of hostages and prisoners will follow hours later, mediator Qatar said, after nearly seven weeks of fighting

00:15 24 November 2023

With Gaza truce on horizon, UN relief teams stand ready to ramp up aid

With Gaza truce on horizon, UN relief teams stand ready to ramp up aid

Humanitarian agencies preparing to go into Gaza continued to build up stocks of desperately needed aid for the war-torn enclave on Thursday, amid delays in the implementation of a temporary halt in fighting and the release of hostages held by Hamas militants.

23:44 23 November 2023

Oil, gas industry faces moment of truth: IEA

Oil, gas industry faces moment of truth: IEA

Producers must choose between contributing to a deepening climate crisis or becoming part of the solution by embracing the shift to clean energy, IEA special report said on Thursday

23:34 23 November 2023

ADB approves $200m loan to promote efficiency, energy transition in Bangladesh

ADB approves $200m loan to promote efficiency, energy transition in Bangladesh

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $200 million loan to help Bangladesh enhance energy efficiency through smart metering as well as support its transition to clean energy solutions

23:18 23 November 2023

Dollar depreciation a prudent move: BB

Dollar depreciation a prudent move: BB

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has lauded the recent decision of Bangladesh Foreign Exchange Dealers` Association (Bafeda) and the Association of Bankers, Bangladesh (ABB) to depreciate the dollar by Taka 0.50

22:54 23 November 2023

WB to provide $1.1b to Bangladesh, 5 deals signed

WB to provide $1.1b to Bangladesh, 5 deals signed

Bangladesh and the World Bank on Thursday signed five financing agreements worth over $1.1 billion to help the country achieve resilient and inclusive growth by improving early childhood development, secondary education, riverbank protection and navigability, urban primary health, and gas distribution efficiency

22:50 23 November 2023

Stocks maintain gaining streak

Stocks maintain gaining streak

Country`s both the bourses, Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) on Thursday also witnessed an upward trend like earlier as investors continued their buying spree on large-cap issues amid optimism

22:45 23 November 2023

Oil drops further after OPEC delay as Asian stocks struggle

Oil drops further after OPEC delay as Asian stocks struggle

Oil extended losses Thursday after OPEC announced the shock delay of a key policy meeting, suggesting fresh upheaval in the bloc, while equities struggled after two US reports dented recent euphoria over the future of interest rates

17:09 23 November 2023

PM asks BNP to test popularity through polls

PM asks BNP to test popularity through polls

Prime Minister and Awami League (AL) President Sheikh Hasina today urged BNP to participate in the 12th national election slated for January 7 to examine whom the people want to see in power.

14:43 23 November 2023

ADB approves a loan package of $336.5mn to help vaccine production in Bangladesh

ADB approves a loan package of $336.5mn to help vaccine production in Bangladesh

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday approved a loan package of $336.5 million to establish domestic vaccine, therapeutics, and diagnostics manufacturing capacity and strengthen the national regulator to ensure vaccine supply security in Bangladesh

00:28 23 November 2023