Dhaka, Tuesday


16 September 2025


Five Palestinians killed in West Bank clashes with Israeli army: Hospital

Five Palestinians killed in West Bank clashes with Israeli army: Hospital

Five Palestinians were killed in clashes with Israeli forces around the city of Tulkarem in the northern West Bank, the director of a local hospital told AFP on Tuesday

09:57 14 November 2023

1962 Ferrari auctioned for $51.7 mn in New York: Sotheby’s

1962 Ferrari auctioned for $51.7 mn in New York: Sotheby’s

A 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO sports car sold for $51.7 million in New York on Monday, making it the second most expensive car ever sold at auction, Sotheby`s said

09:54 14 November 2023

PM to distribute National Film Awards today

PM to distribute National Film Awards today

National Film Awards-2022 will be distributed among the recipients at a ceremony at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre (BICC) in the city today

23:13 13 November 2023

Ex-PM Cameron makes shock return to UK government

Ex-PM Cameron makes shock return to UK government

Former UK leader David Cameron sensationally returned to the British government as foreign secretary on Monday, as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak shook up his top team with a general election looming next year

23:09 13 November 2023

S. Korea’s Hyundai Motor to build electric vehicle plant in homeland

S. Korea’s Hyundai Motor to build electric vehicle plant in homeland

Hyundai Motor, South Korea`s biggest automaker, said Monday that it will build a plant dedicated to the production of electric vehicles (EVs) in its homeland in a bid to start mass production in 2026

23:05 13 November 2023

US urges Bangladesh political parties to engage in unconditional dialogue

US urges Bangladesh political parties to engage in unconditional dialogue

The United States on Monday called upon the three “major political parties” to engage in dialogue "without precondition" over the upcoming election to avoid violence.

23:00 13 November 2023

90% countries in UN laud Bangladesh’s HR progress: Law Minister

90% countries in UN laud Bangladesh’s HR progress: Law Minister

Ninety percent out of 111 countries, which took part at today`s United Nations Human Rights Council`s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) on Bangladesh, lauded Bangladesh government`s efforts in protecting human rights, law minister Anisul Huq said

22:55 13 November 2023

People-to-people connectivity vital for bilateral trade: FBCCI

People-to-people connectivity vital for bilateral trade: FBCCI

The connectivity between people-to-people is essential for bilateral trade as it is still playing a significant role in facilitating trade and commerce between nations

22:48 13 November 2023

Govt to provide Tk 108cr incentive for high-yield rice production

Govt to provide Tk 108cr incentive for high-yield rice production

The government has taken a plan to provide around Tk 108 crore incentive to farmers for encouraging them to increase cultivation of high-yielding Ufshi variety of rice in Boro season

22:44 13 November 2023

Govt to sell potatoes, onions, lentil, oil at subsidized prices in capital

Govt to sell potatoes, onions, lentil, oil at subsidized prices in capital

The government will sell essential items like potatoes, onions, lentil and soybean oil at subsidized prices in the capital through open trucks

22:39 13 November 2023

PM seeks vote for ’boat’ to serve people again

PM seeks vote for ’boat’ to serve people again

Prime Minister and Awami League (AL) President Sheikh Hasina has called upon the people to cast their votes for `boat` in the forthcoming national election to give her party the opportunity to serve them again

22:35 13 November 2023

Asian markets mixed as traders eye US inflation report

Asian markets mixed as traders eye US inflation report

Asian markets were mixed Monday ahead of key US inflation data later in the week, with traders still concerned the Federal Reserve could lift interest rates again

10:09 13 November 2023

Israel-Hamas battles heighten fears for people trapped in Gaza hospital

Israel-Hamas battles heighten fears for people trapped in Gaza hospital

Intense fighting raged around Gaza`s biggest hospital Sunday where doctors said thousands of Palestinians were trapped in dire conditions, as Israel pledged to help evacuate babies from the crippled facility

22:49 12 November 2023

Latin America to play essential role in global transition to a secure, sustainable energy system

Latin America to play essential role in global transition to a secure, sustainable energy system

With vast resources and strong clean energy credentials, the region has significant potential to drive change at home and abroad, according to the IEA’s first ever in-depth outlook

22:32 12 November 2023

Walton E-plaza bags ’e-Commerce Movers Award’

Walton E-plaza bags ’e-Commerce Movers Award’

Country’s electronics giant Walton`s online sales platform `E-plaza` has won `e Commerce Movers Award (e-CMA)` in recognition of its remarkable contribution in the e-commerce sector of Bangladesh

22:20 12 November 2023

Attacks on or near Gaza hospitals ‘unconscionable, reprehensible and must stop’: UN relief chief

Attacks on or near Gaza hospitals ‘unconscionable, reprehensible and must stop’: UN relief chief

Senior UN officials said on Saturday there could be no justification for any “acts of war” in or around any healthcare facilities, amidst reports that Gaza’s largest hospital has come under attack by Israeli forces as they battle Palestinian militants

22:06 12 November 2023

It is time to boycott Israel by all nations: Momen

It is time to boycott Israel by all nations: Momen

Foreign Minister Abdul Momen has said it is time to boycott Israel and its products by all nations and faiths, particularly Muslim Ummah and people of honor and human dignity

21:55 12 November 2023

StanChart, Channel i launch 9th Agrow Award

StanChart, Channel i launch 9th Agrow Award

Standard Chartered and Channel i have officially inaugurated the `Standard Chartered - Channel i Agrow Award 2023`

21:44 12 November 2023

Padma Bank donates blankets to Prime Minister’s Relief Fund

Padma Bank donates blankets to Prime Minister’s Relief Fund

Padma Bank has donated blankets to the Prime Minister`s Relief and Welfare Fund for distributing those among the cold-affected people of different regions of the country

21:40 12 November 2023

BGMEA seeks adequate security to run RMG factories

BGMEA seeks adequate security to run RMG factories

The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has urged the government to identify those who are conspiring over the RMG industry and thus taking action accordingly alongside providing adequate security to run the factories

21:36 12 November 2023

AL govt cannot be toppled through clandestine attacks: PM

AL govt cannot be toppled through clandestine attacks: PM

Prime Minister and Awami League (AL) President Sheikh Hasina has said it would not be possible to dislodge the Awami League government by carrying out clandestine attacks

21:29 12 November 2023

24 dev projects of Khulna to boost up country’s economy

24 dev projects of Khulna to boost up country’s economy

The projects which are going to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday, will boost up country’s economy with a revolutionary change in line with the development of last 14 years

23:25 11 November 2023

NBR providing addl services to facilitate tax return filing

NBR providing addl services to facilitate tax return filing

The various taxes zone and its offices across the country under the income tax wing of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) have undertaken several additional initiatives to facilitate the filing of returns by public servants

23:20 11 November 2023

Travel, tourism, hospitality awards launched

Travel, tourism, hospitality awards launched

The Bangladesh Monitor, a travel publication, has introduced a new award program for the travel, tourism, and hospitality sectors to recognize the people and organizations for their valuable contribution towards developing these sectors in Bangladesh

23:11 11 November 2023