Dhaka, Sunday


16 November 2025


Govt to buy 7 lakh tons paddy, rice in Aman season: Sadhan

Govt to buy 7 lakh tons paddy, rice in Aman season: Sadhan

Govt to buy 7 lakh tons paddy, rice in Aman season: Sadhan

00:51 9 October 2023

Israel battles Hamas as PM warns of ’long and difficult war’

Israel battles Hamas as PM warns of ’long and difficult war’

Israeli forces battled holdout Hamas fighters and pounded targets in the Gaza Strip on Sunday as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned of a "long and difficult" war ahead after the Palestinian militants launched a massive surprise attack

00:48 9 October 2023

Japan wants dignified return of Rohingyas to Myanmar

Japan wants dignified return of Rohingyas to Myanmar

Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan Komura Masahiro today said his country wants dignified return of forcibly displaced Rohingyas to their homeland Myanmar as he called on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her official residence Ganabhaban here

00:40 9 October 2023

No one land BNP in power: Hasan

No one land BNP in power: Hasan

Information and Broadcasting Minister and Awami League Joint General Secretary Dr Hasan Mahmud on Sunday said BNP, after a long time, has realized that no one will put them in power

00:35 9 October 2023

CPD proposes Tk 17,568 as minimum wages for RMG workers

CPD proposes Tk 17,568 as minimum wages for RMG workers

The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) has proposed Tk 17,568 as minimum wages for the country`s RMG workers considering the uptrend in the price of essentials and the high cost of living

00:30 9 October 2023

Govt allows import of 5cr more eggs

Govt allows import of 5cr more eggs

The government has given permission to five companies for importing five crore pieces of more eggs to bring stability in the market and also to enhance sufficient supply of this essential item in the kitchen market

00:26 9 October 2023

TCB to start selling onion from today at Tk 35 per kg

TCB to start selling onion from today at Tk 35 per kg

The government has decided to sell onion at Tk 35 per kilogram (kg) from tomorrow among the family card holders of the state-run Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) in the Dhaka metropolitan area

00:23 9 October 2023

BGMEA, VITAS discuss potential collaboration to derive mutual benefits

BGMEA, VITAS discuss potential collaboration to derive mutual benefits

A high-level delegation from the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS), led by its Chairman, Vu Duc Giang, paid a visit to the Bangladesh Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) in Uttara, Dhaka on Sunday

00:19 9 October 2023

Work with specific plan for country’s sustainable development: PM

Work with specific plan for country’s sustainable development: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has asked the fresh BCS cadres to work with specific plans to ensure continued sustainable development in the country

15:03 8 October 2023

Israel and Gaza at war after Hamas launches surprise attack

Israel and Gaza at war after Hamas launches surprise attack

More than 200 Israelis died in a surprise large-scale attack by the Palestinian Hamas on Saturday, the army said, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to reduce the group`s Gaza hideouts to "rubble"

11:48 8 October 2023

Death toll from Afghan quakes rises to ’more than 1,000’: Govt

Death toll from Afghan quakes rises to ’more than 1,000’: Govt

The death toll from a series of earthquakes in remote western Afghanistan rose sharply Sunday to "more than 1,000", a government spokesman said.

11:44 8 October 2023

At least 198 killed in Gaza in conflict with Israel: Ministry

At least 198 killed in Gaza in conflict with Israel: Ministry

At least 198 people were killed in Gaza on Saturday, the health ministry in the Palestinian enclave said, after Hamas militants fired a barrage of rockets into Israel which responded with air strikes.

00:34 8 October 2023

Everyone to resist attempt of unrest in Ranguniya: Hasan

Everyone to resist attempt of unrest in Ranguniya: Hasan

Information and Broadcasting Minister and Awami League Joint General Secretary Dr Hasan Mahmud today said his constituency Ranguniya is one of the peaceful areas of the country and none would be allowed to create any anarchy

00:28 8 October 2023

PM congratulates Tigers for maiden win in World Cup

PM congratulates Tigers for maiden win in World Cup

PM congratulates Tigers for maiden win in World Cup

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has greeted the Bangladesh national cricket team for winning their first match in the ICC World Cup 2023

00:23 8 October 2023

Hot US jobs data fails to take shine off markets

Hot US jobs data fails to take shine off markets

After an initial sag to digest hotter than forecast US employment data, Wall Street joined major European indices in positive territory Friday despite fears a bullish jobs market will likely keep interest rates higher for longer

00:21 8 October 2023

Speaker calls for enhancing export competitiveness of SMEs

Speaker calls for enhancing export competitiveness of SMEs

Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury has said all concerned would have to come forward to enhance the export competitiveness of the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) as those are playing an important role in the economic development of the country

00:17 8 October 2023

Bangladesh will be international aviation hub: PM

Bangladesh will be international aviation hub: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said Bangladesh would be an international aviation hub as she made "soft opening" of the third terminal of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) here.

15:27 7 October 2023

PM opens HSIA’s 3rd terminal, bringing revolution to aviation

PM opens HSIA’s 3rd terminal, bringing revolution to aviation

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday made soft opening of the iconic third terminal of the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) here, bringing a revolutionary change to the country`s aviation sector aiming in providing world class passenger services and security

12:22 7 October 2023

Bangladesh opts to bowl first in WC opener against Afghanistan

Bangladesh opts to bowl first in WC opener against Afghanistan

Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan sent Afghanistan to bat first after winning the toss in their World Cup opening game at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on Saturday

12:10 7 October 2023

PM Hasina to open HSIA’s 3rd terminal today

PM Hasina to open HSIA’s 3rd terminal today

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is scheduled to make soft opening of exciting third terminal of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) today with a slogan of "connecting dreams to reality" towards making Bangladesh as an aviation hub

00:50 7 October 2023

Stable Bangladesh ensures best security guarantee for India: Momen

Stable Bangladesh ensures best security guarantee for India: Momen

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has said that Bangladesh with stability and strong socio-economic state could take Dhaka-Delhi ties to a newer height and ensure the best form of security for India

00:37 7 October 2023

Asian markets buck US losses, post gains

Asian markets buck US losses, post gains

Asian markets posted gains in early trade on Friday, shrugging off Wall Street losses ahead of key US jobs data

00:30 7 October 2023

Inflation, high rates and war crimp global trade: WTO

Inflation, high rates and war crimp global trade: WTO

Global trade growth will be sharply lower than forecast this year as stubborn inflation, high interest rates and the war in Ukraine pressure economies around the globe, the World Trade Organization said Thursday

00:26 7 October 2023

Foreigners never support ill-efforts to disrupt polls: Hasan

Foreigners never support ill-efforts to disrupt polls: Hasan

Information and Broadcasting Minister Hasan Mahmud on Friday said the foreigners do not support the ill-effort to resist election

00:20 7 October 2023