Dhaka, Wednesday


17 September 2025


ECB set to hold rates as inflation drifts downwards

ECB set to hold rates as inflation drifts downwards

For the first time in over a year, European Central Bank policymakers are expected to decide against raising interest rates again when they gather in Athens on Thursday

10:21 23 October 2023

PM asks party men to work for AL nominated candidates’ win in next polls

PM asks party men to work for AL nominated candidates’ win in next polls

Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina has asked the party men to work in unison for the party nominated candidates to make sure their win in the next general election

23:30 22 October 2023

Streets will be under AL’s control on Oct 28: Hasan

Streets will be under AL’s control on Oct 28: Hasan

Information and Broadcasting Minister and Awami League (AL) Joint General Secretary Dr Hasan Mahmud on Sunday said the AL is a party of the street and, therefore, the streets will be under control of this party on October 28

22:02 22 October 2023

PM’s Brussels visit to take Bangladesh-EU ties to new height: Momen

PM’s Brussels visit to take Bangladesh-EU ties to new height: Momen

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen today said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina`s upcoming visit to Brussels will help take Bangladesh`s ties with the European Union (EU) to a new height.

21:58 22 October 2023

ICCB for climate resilient agriculture for sustainable development

ICCB for climate resilient agriculture for sustainable development

International Chamber of Commerce-Bangladesh (ICCB) has underscored the need for climate resilient agriculture for sustainable development

21:52 22 October 2023

Overseas roadshows begin tomorrow to attract EU investors

Overseas roadshows begin tomorrow to attract EU investors

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) and the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) are going to hold roadshows from tomorrow for increasing Bangladesh`s trade and investment ties with European Union (EU) countries

21:48 22 October 2023

Stocks perform mixed

Stocks perform mixed

Stocks on Sunday performed mixed with major indices finishing flat

21:44 22 October 2023

7th BIGTEX expo to kick-off Tuesday

7th BIGTEX expo to kick-off Tuesday

The 7th BIGTEX - Bangladesh International Garment and Textile Machinery Expo will begin on October 26 at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in the city

21:40 22 October 2023

Humayun wants countrywide network for collecting, preserving raw hides

Humayun wants countrywide network for collecting, preserving raw hides

Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun has said that a countrywide network should be established for collecting and preserving raw hides for the improvement of the local leather industry

21:34 22 October 2023

Govt working to control inflation: Kamal

Govt working to control inflation: Kamal

Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal on Sunday said the government is working to bring down the prices of essentials and control inflation

21:29 22 October 2023

Govt invests Tk 11.31cr from universal pension fund

Govt invests Tk 11.31cr from universal pension fund

The government has initially invested Tk 11.31 crore in 10-year treasury bonds from the universal pension fund

21:24 22 October 2023

BB approves proposal of 8 digital banks

BB approves proposal of 8 digital banks

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has taken a decision to approve the proposal of eight digital banks

21:18 22 October 2023

AL will always remain beside Hindu community: PM

AL will always remain beside Hindu community: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has reassured the Hindu community of the country that Bangladesh Awami League (AL) will always remain beside them as in the past

21:15 22 October 2023

Israel urges citizens to immediately leave Egypt, Jordan

Israel urges citizens to immediately leave Egypt, Jordan

Israel urged its citizens to immediately leave Egypt and Jordan, the national security council said on Saturday as regional tensions flared over the war in Gaza

23:23 21 October 2023

First deliveries of life-saving supplies for children enter Gaza

First deliveries of life-saving supplies for children enter Gaza

Over 44,000 bottles of drinking water supplied by UNICEF – just enough for 22,000 people for 1 day – were driven through the Rafah Crossing on Saturday as part of a 20-truck convoy with the Egyptian Red Crescent, the World Health Organization and the World Food Programme

23:18 21 October 2023

WFF 2023 flagship event concludes with enhanced commitments to transform agrifood systems

WFF 2023 flagship event concludes with enhanced commitments to transform agrifood systems

The third annual World Food Forum flagship event hosted by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), has drawn to a successful close, with attendees from across the world celebrating a week of intense discussions, innovative solutions, investments, and commitments

23:12 21 October 2023

Hasan calls for protecting country from vultures

Hasan calls for protecting country from vultures

Information and Broadcasting Minister and Awami League (AL) Joint General Secretary Dr Hasan Mahmud today said the sight of the vulture has fallen on Bangladesh when the nation is marching ahead, urging all to protect the country from the vultures and political crows

23:02 21 October 2023

PM to inaugurate FICCI 60 Years Celebration & Investment Expo-2023

PM to inaugurate FICCI 60 Years Celebration & Investment Expo-2023

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will inaugurate the FICCI 60 Years Celebration & Investment Expo 2023 that will be held from November 8 to 9 at Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden in the city

22:58 21 October 2023

BNP-Jamaat won’t be spared if involved in terrorism: PM

BNP-Jamaat won’t be spared if involved in terrorism: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has reiterated a note of warning that tougher actions will be taken against BNP-Jamaat clique if they are engage in further arson terrorism or destructive activities in the name of movement

22:53 21 October 2023

PM opens Bangladesh Bar Council Bhaban

PM opens Bangladesh Bar Council Bhaban

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday inaugurated 15-storey newly-constructed Bangladesh Bar Council Bhaban at a cost of Taka 138 crore in the capital city

14:31 21 October 2023

Biden requests $106bn for Ukraine, Israel, border

Biden requests $106bn for Ukraine, Israel, border

President Joe Biden requested urgent military aid for Ukraine and Israel in a massive $106 billion security package Friday, but he faces a tough battle to get it through a paralyzed US Congress

11:58 21 October 2023

At least 30% of all housing units in Gaza Strip destroyed or damaged – UN

At least 30% of all housing units in Gaza Strip destroyed or damaged – UN

At least 30% of all housing units in Gaza Strip destroyed or damaged – UN

At least 30 percent of the housing sector in the Gaza Strip has been either destroyed

11:54 21 October 2023

Nasrul for cross-border connectivity to build sustainable energy system

Nasrul for cross-border connectivity to build sustainable energy system

State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid has hoped that regional cross-border connectivity will make an effective contribution to building a sustainable energy system.

11:05 21 October 2023

Geopolitical tensions could hit global economy: US Fed

Geopolitical tensions could hit global economy: US Fed

The US Federal Reserve warned Friday that the recent attack on Israel and the ongoing Ukraine conflict could cause harm to the world economy and boost global inflation

11:01 21 October 2023