Dhaka, Wednesday


17 September 2025


China saw moderate third-quarter growth as hurdles persist: Survey

China saw moderate third-quarter growth as hurdles persist: Survey

China`s economy is expected to have seen moderate growth in the third quarter, according to an AFP survey ahead of data this week, while experts warn that there were still significant hurdles for its recovery

11:06 16 October 2023

US fears escalation of war, prospect of Iran becoming ’directly engaged’

US fears escalation of war, prospect of Iran becoming ’directly engaged’

The United States said Sunday it fears an escalation of the war between Israel and Hamas and the prospect of Iran getting directly involved

01:10 16 October 2023

BNP takes Israel’s side keeping mum on Palestine issue: Hasan

BNP takes Israel’s side keeping mum on Palestine issue: Hasan

Information and Broadcasting Minister and Awami League Joint General Secretary Dr Hasan Mahmud has said BNP has taken side of Israel by keeping mum on the Palestine issue

00:55 16 October 2023

Evacuation orders by Israel to hospitals in northern Gaza a death sentence for the sick, injured

Evacuation orders by Israel to hospitals in northern Gaza a death sentence for the sick, injured

As the United Nation’s agency responsible for public health, the World Health Organization (WHO) strongly condemns Israel`s repeated orders for the evacuation of 22 hospitals treating more than 2000 inpatients in northern Gaza

00:51 16 October 2023

BGMEA head encourages graduates to prepare in line with global demands

BGMEA head encourages graduates to prepare in line with global demands

President of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) Faruque Hassan has called upon the graduates to prepare themselves with the knowledge and skills in line with the evolving demands of global markets

00:45 16 October 2023

Dialogue will only be considered if BNP withdraws conditions: Quader

Dialogue will only be considered if BNP withdraws conditions: Quader

Rejecting the issue of holding any conditional dialogue with BNP, Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader has said that the dialogue will only be considered if BNP withdraws its conditions

00:34 16 October 2023

Imported eggs to arrive in country within this week: Tipu Munshi

Imported eggs to arrive in country within this week: Tipu Munshi

Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi has said that the imported eggs will arrive in the country within the next three to four days

00:28 16 October 2023

BGMEA president urges IMF to support growth, dev of RMG industry

BGMEA president urges IMF to support growth, dev of RMG industry

Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) President Faruque Hassan has urged the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to support the growth and development of Bangladesh`s RMG industry, highlighting its pivotal role in the country`s economic development and global trade

19:19 15 October 2023

US sends second aircraft carrier ’to deter hostile actions against Israel’

US sends second aircraft carrier ’to deter hostile actions against Israel’

The United States is sending a second aircraft carrier strike group to the eastern Mediterranean "to deter hostile actions against Israel or any efforts toward widening this war following Hamas`s attack," Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said Saturday

12:22 15 October 2023

Al-Falah Steel targets to increase annual 216,000 tonnes of MS Rod production by 2025

Al-Falah Steel targets to increase annual 216,000 tonnes of MS Rod production by 2025

Al-Falah Steel & Re-Rolling Mills, a sister concern of SS Steel, has set its target to increase its production triple time within the next two years in a bid to meet increased demand for quality billets

12:17 15 October 2023

Gaza: UNRWA issues urgent call for civilians to be protected

Gaza: UNRWA issues urgent call for civilians to be protected

The UN Palestine Refugee Agency (UNRWA) issued an urgent call on Saturday for Israeli Authorities to protect all civilians sheltering in Gaza

00:30 15 October 2023

Hasan for remaining alert against those talk tall when election comes

Hasan for remaining alert against those talk tall when election comes

Information and Broadcasting Minister and Awami League (AL) Joint General Secretary Dr Hasan Mahmud on Saturday said many people talk tall when the election comes, but everyone should remain alert against those culprits

00:23 15 October 2023

ICC Global Chair Maria Fernanda Garza visiting Dhaka

ICC Global Chair Maria Fernanda Garza visiting Dhaka

Maria Fernanda Garza, Chair of International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the world business organization, arrived in the capital on Saturday on a three-day visit.

Maria has been elected as the Chair

00:17 15 October 2023

TCB starts selling of commodities at affordable prices today

TCB starts selling of commodities at affordable prices today

The Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) starts selling essential items from today among some one crore family card holders across the country at subsidized rates for the month of October.

00:13 15 October 2023

FBCCI stresses on strengthening Bangladesh-Myanmar trade relations

FBCCI stresses on strengthening Bangladesh-Myanmar trade relations

The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) has put emphasis on strengthening the trade relations between Bangladesh and Myanmar through speedily resolving the existing problems in the way of trade

00:08 15 October 2023

People will cast their votes freely in upcoming election: PM

People will cast their votes freely in upcoming election: PM

Prime Minister and Awami League (AL) President Sheikh Hasina today called upon the countrymen to be cautious so that BNP cannot thwart the upcoming national election through any evil move, saying the election will be held on time and the people will exercise their voting rights freely

19:48 14 October 2023

Thousands flee north Gaza after Israel evacuation warning

Thousands flee north Gaza after Israel evacuation warning

Thousands of Palestinians fled Saturday to southern Gaza seeking refuge after Israel warned them to evacuate before an expected ground offensive against Hamas in retaliation for the deadliest attack in Israel`s history

12:33 14 October 2023

Pfizer cuts earnings outlook on lower Covid-19 drug sales

Pfizer cuts earnings outlook on lower Covid-19 drug sales

The US pharmaceutical giant Pfizer sharply scaled back its earnings outlook for the year, blaming lower-than-expected sales of two drugs used to treat Covid-19, the company said Friday

12:29 14 October 2023

PM hosts dinner in honour of artistes of ’Mujib: Ekti Jatir Rupakar’ biopic

PM hosts dinner in honour of artistes of ’Mujib: Ekti Jatir Rupakar’ biopic

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday hosted a dinner at Ganabhaban in honour of the artistes and crew of the biopic of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman "Mujib: The Making of a Nation" (Mujib: Ekti Jatir Rupakar)

00:35 14 October 2023

Europe suppresses freedom of expression banning rallies favoring Palestine: Hasan

Europe suppresses freedom of expression banning rallies favoring Palestine: Hasan

Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud today described the imposition of ban on rallies and meetings in favor of Palestine in different European nations as severe intervention on people`s freedom of expression

00:24 14 October 2023

Regular egg intake is imperative for sound health: Experts

Regular egg intake is imperative for sound health: Experts

Regular egg intake is very much important for maintaining sound health as it`s a balanced food for all irrespective of age, gender and season

00:19 14 October 2023

Bangladesh economy is on right track: IMF

Bangladesh economy is on right track: IMF

Mentioning various measures of the government to address macroeconomic challenges, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has observed that Bangladesh economy is on the right track

00:15 14 October 2023

China trade figures improve slightly in Sept

China trade figures improve slightly in Sept

Chinese exports fell in September, data showed on Friday, but at a slower pace than expected for the second month in a row, providing hope that the world`s number two economy is seeing some stability after stuttering throughout the year

15:36 13 October 2023

Be united to safe country from BNP-Jamaat evil force: Hasan

Be united to safe country from BNP-Jamaat evil force: Hasan

Information and Broadcasting Minister and Awami League Joint General Secretary Dr Hasan Mahmud today said BNP-Jamaat wants to turn the country into Pakistan or Afghanistan

00:37 13 October 2023