Dhaka, Wednesday


17 September 2025


Australia ’hopeful’ of EU trade deal

Australia ’hopeful’ of EU trade deal

Australia`s trade minister says he is "hopeful" of striking a free trade deal with the European Union ahead of talks in Japan this weekend, more than five years after negotiations began

23:47 28 October 2023

Beijing greets Dhaka on opening first-ever underwater tunnel

Beijing greets Dhaka on opening first-ever underwater tunnel

Chinese President Xi Jinping has sent a goodwill message to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on the grand occasion of Bangladesh`s entry into the era of under-river tunnel, first of its kind in South Asia.

23:33 28 October 2023

BNP will get no benefit threatening AL: PM

BNP will get no benefit threatening AL: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today expressed her firm conviction that BNP can`t reap any benefit giving threat of movement to Awami League (AL)

17:11 28 October 2023

PM opens much-awaited Bangabandhu tunnel

PM opens much-awaited Bangabandhu tunnel

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the long-cherished Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel constructed beneath the Karnaphuli River on Saturday

12:40 28 October 2023

UN General Assembly calls for ’humanitarian truce’ in Gaza

UN General Assembly calls for ’humanitarian truce’ in Gaza

The UN General Assembly on Friday called by a large majority for an "immediate humanitarian truce" in Gaza, on the 21st day of the Israel-Hamas conflict as the Israeli army announced it was extending its ground operation into the shattered territory.

10:18 28 October 2023

Quader urges AL men to get ready to face BNP politically

Quader urges AL men to get ready to face BNP politically

Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Friday urged the party men to remain ready to face BNP politically

01:28 28 October 2023

US economy grows at fastest rate in nearly two years

US economy grows at fastest rate in nearly two years

The US economy heated up more than expected in the third quarter, government data showed on Thursday, as a resilient job market helped boost consumer spending, holding off the prospect of a recession

01:24 28 October 2023

ADB approves $90mon loan to help deliver clean water supply, sanitation services in Bangladesh

ADB approves $90mon loan to help deliver clean water supply, sanitation services in Bangladesh

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $90 million loan to develop infrastructure and systems that will provide clean drinking water and sanitation services in Bandarban, Lama, and Rangamati towns in the Chattogram Hill Tracts (CHT) region in Bangladesh

01:12 28 October 2023

Chattogram wears festive look as all set to open first-ever road tunnel today

Chattogram wears festive look as all set to open first-ever road tunnel today

The Chattogram city and adjoining districts wore a festive look as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday will open the South Asia`s first ever underwater multilane expressway tunnel constructed beneath the river Karnaphuli connecting city`s Patenga with Anwara upazila in the district

01:05 28 October 2023

Tech titan Amazon sees profit climb as cloud promises boon

Tech titan Amazon sees profit climb as cloud promises boon

Online retail colossus Amazon on Thursday said profit surged in the recently ended quarter on growing sales and more efficient deliveries, with its cloud business promising even better days ahead

00:57 28 October 2023

PM to open much-awaited Bangabandhu tunnel today

PM to open much-awaited Bangabandhu tunnel today

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is all set to inaugurate the long-cherished Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel constructed beneath the Karnaphuli River on Saturday

00:50 28 October 2023

Walton profits Tk 202.07cr in first quarter of FY 2023-24

Walton profits Tk 202.07cr in first quarter of FY 2023-24

Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC recorded profits in the first quarter, demonstrating consistent growth even in the face of challenging business conditions, such as global trade instability, the Russia-Ukraine war, economic recession, and geo-political crises

20:36 27 October 2023

PM returns home from Brussels

PM returns home from Brussels

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina returned home on Friday after attending the "Global Gateway Forum" held in Brussels, the capital of Belgium, on October 25-26

15:42 27 October 2023

Crypto crackdown intensifies on Hamas finance

Crypto crackdown intensifies on Hamas finance

Cryptocurrency has become the latest front in the conflict between Israel and Hamas, analysts say

10:18 26 October 2023

Honda, GM scrap ’affordable’ EV tie-up

Honda, GM scrap ’affordable’ EV tie-up

Japanese automaker Honda and US giant General Motors said Thursday they were scrapping a tie-up that was aimed at producing "affordable" electric vehicles from 2027

10:15 26 October 2023

Stocks slide, oil holds gains on Middle East, economy concerns

Stocks slide, oil holds gains on Middle East, economy concerns

Asian stocks sank Thursday, tracking a retreat on Wall Street fuelled by a surge in US Treasuries and worries over a possible escalation of the Middle East crisis, which also helped oil hold the previous day`s rally

10:10 26 October 2023

UN to vote on Russian, US resolutions on Gaza war

UN to vote on Russian, US resolutions on Gaza war

A divided UN Security Council will vote Wednesday on competing draft resolutions on the Israel-Hamas war that were drawn up by Russia and the United States, diplomats said

01:41 26 October 2023

Hamas health ministry says 6,546 killed in Gaza during war

Hamas health ministry says 6,546 killed in Gaza during war

The health ministry in the Hamas-run Gaza Strip said Wednesday that 6,546 people have been killed in the territory since the outbreak of war with Israel.

01:36 26 October 2023

Israel-Hamas war already affecting regional economies: IMF head

Israel-Hamas war already affecting regional economies: IMF head

The raging war between Israel and Hamas is already battering the economies of nearby countries, the managing director of the International Monetary Fund told a Saudi investor forum on Wednesday

01:33 26 October 2023

Govt’s purchase committee approves 24 proposals

Govt’s purchase committee approves 24 proposals

The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) today approved 24 proposals, including two for fixing power tariff to procure power from two solar power plants for a long 20-year period with an overall estimated cost of around Taka 11,044.80 crore

01:30 26 October 2023

Govt approves proposal for importing 1.5m tonnes crude oil

Govt approves proposal for importing 1.5m tonnes crude oil

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Wednesday approved in principle to import 1.5 million metric tons of crude oil from Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the year 2024

01:27 26 October 2023

BB issues new guidelines on cash incentive for shrimp, fish exports

BB issues new guidelines on cash incentive for shrimp, fish exports

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has issued new guidelines for cash incentive against exports of frozen shrimp and other fish items

22:37 25 October 2023

Bangladesh to get €477m from EU as agreements signed

Bangladesh to get €477m from EU as agreements signed

Bangladesh is going to get € 477 million as loan and grant as the country signed several agreements with European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Commission (EC) in Brussels

22:32 25 October 2023

PM urges EU to extend business facilities up to 6yrs for LDCs

PM urges EU to extend business facilities up to 6yrs for LDCs

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday called upon the European Union (EU) to extend its business facilities (GSP+) for six more years for Bangladesh like developing countries to smoother its journey towards prosperity after LDC graduation.

22:28 25 October 2023