EU launches Humanitarian Air Bridge operation to bring aid to Gaza
EU launches Humanitarian Air Bridge operation to bring aid to Gaza and triples its humanitarian assistance to over €75 million following the horrific terrorist attack by Hamas terrorists against Israel00:34 18 October 2023
Put guard for 100 days: Hasan urges partymen
Information and Broadcasting Minister and Awami League (AL) Joint General Secretary Dr Hasan Mahmud on Tuesday urged the AL men and cultural activists to put the state on guard for next 100 days as BNP wants to hand over the country to their foreign master00:20 18 October 2023
Continuation of ’Cross-Border Trade’ for global prosperity: ICC chair
Chairperson of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Maria Fernanda Garza has laid emphasis on the continuity of cross-border trade in today`s turbulent world as it has become a crucial challenge for sustaining global economic growth and prosperity00:18 18 October 2023
ICAB inks MoU with DSE on DVS
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) on Tuesday today inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) for getting access in the Documents Verification System (DVS)00:14 18 October 2023
HSBC, BGMEA to connect local suppliers with int’l opportunities
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC) Bangladesh and Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) have signed a Memorandum of Understand (MoU) to connect the association with the international retailers along with public and industry stakeholders in new markets00:10 18 October 2023
Nagad offers mega gifts for remittance recipients
Nagad, the mobile financial service provider of Bangladesh Post Office, offers an opportunity for its customers to win mega gifts on raking in remittances amounting to a minimum of Tk 5,000, excluding a government incentive of 2.5 percent.00:05 18 October 2023
Skilled manpower should be groomed for furniture industry: Commerce Minister
Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi on Tuesday said there is no alternative to create skilled manpower in the country for the development of any sustainable industry including the furniture industry23:47 17 October 2023
PM urges global leaders to stop the war
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today called upon the global leaders to stop the war, saying the women and children are the worst sufferers of the war19:18 17 October 2023
S M Shamsul Alam made Walton’s chairman
S M Shamsul Alam has been appointed chairman, S M Ashraful Alam vice chairman and S M Mahbubul Alam managing director of the country`s leading electronics giant Walton12:36 17 October 2023
UN Security Council rejects Russian resolution on Israel-Hamas war
The UN Security Council on Monday rejected a Russian resolution condemning spiraling violence in the Middle East, with delegates refusing to back a motion that did not single out Hamas for its surprise attack on Israel that left at least 1,400 people dead12:10 17 October 2023
PM opens Joyeeta Tower
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday inaugurated the newly constructed Jayeeta Tower in the city`s Dhanmondi area.12:03 17 October 2023
Most Asian markets rise as Biden prepares for Middle East trip
Asian markets mostly rose Tuesday and oil was subdued as Joe Biden prepared for a trip to the Middle East aimed at preventing the Israel-Hamas conflict spilling over into a regional conflagration11:58 17 October 2023
Putin arrives in China to meet ’dear friend’ Xi
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in China on Tuesday to meet his "dear friend" Xi Jinping, bolstering their relationship at a summit that will be overshadowed by the Israel-Hamas war.11:52 17 October 2023
Western countries patting on back, not supporting BNP: Hasan
Information and Broadcasting Minister and Awami League Joint General Secretary Dr Hasan Mahmud has said nobody supports BNP’s movement and their demand of caretaker or neutral government23:45 16 October 2023
PM to open Chattogram-Cox’s Bazar rail line on Nov 12
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is set to inaugurate the Chattogram-Cox`s Bazar rail line on November 1223:40 16 October 2023
Sale of eggs at Tk 12 per piece begins in capital
Bangladesh Poultry Association (BPA), an organization of marginal farmers, on Monday started selling eggs at Tk 12 per piece at the rate set by the government through Truck sale (open market) operations23:35 16 October 2023
PM seeks ICAO’s assistance for standard aviation services
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday sought assistance with technical support of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) for the standard aviation navigation services and creating skilled manpower for maintenance of aircraft.17:39 16 October 2023
Israel denies reports of any ’ceasefire’ in Gaza: PM office
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu`s office on Monday denied reports of any temporary Gaza ceasefire to allow foreign nationals to flee the enclave to neighbouring Egypt17:33 16 October 2023
Commercial train to run on Dhaka-Bhanga route via Padma Bridge from Nov 1
Commercial train movement on the 82-km Dhaka-Bhanga route through Padma Bridge will begin from November 1. The new route is now ready to transport passengers and goods17:30 16 October 2023
US pharmacy chain Rite Aid files for bankruptcy
US pharmacy chain Rite Aid filed for bankruptcy Sunday, the company said, after suffering declining sales and legal threats over its alleged involvement in the opioid crisis17:27 16 October 2023
FBCCI, EU keen to strengthen trade ties
The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) and the European Union (EU) have reaffirmed their commitment to bolster trade relations between the two regions17:23 16 October 2023
DMCH, district, upazila hospitals to be developed further: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said that her government would further modernise and develop the district and upazila level hospitals alongside the Dhaka Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) if they get another chance to serve the nation17:20 16 October 2023
Asian markets drop as Middle East conflict worries grow
Asian markets sank Monday on concerns that Israel`s expected ground offensive against Hamas in Gaza could spark a regional war involving Iran, with warnings that oil prices could surge, further complicating central banks` efforts to tame inflation11:13 16 October 2023
Biden says Israeli occupation of Gaza would be ’big mistake’
Any move by Israel to occupy the Gaza Strip again would be a "big mistake," US President Joe Biden said in an interview released on Sunday, as Israeli troops prepared for a ground invasion11:10 16 October 2023
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