Dhaka, Sunday


16 November 2025


Bangladesh to return to darkness if AL doesn’t remain in power: PM

Bangladesh to return to darkness if AL doesn’t remain in power: PM

Prime Minister and Awami League (AL) President Sheikh Hasina has said that Bangladesh will plunge into an era of darkness if her party doesn`t remain in power

12:51 28 September 2023

15 more dengue patients die, 2,950 hospitalised in 24hrs

15 more dengue patients die, 2,950 hospitalised in 24hrs

A total of 15 more dengue patients died and 2,950 were admitted to different hospitals in the country during the last 24 hours till 8 am on Wednesday, according to the health department

19:57 27 September 2023

Tourism a crucial tool for country’s socio-economic dev: Speaker

Tourism a crucial tool for country’s socio-economic dev: Speaker

Jatiya Sangsad (JS) Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury has said that the tourism industry is one of the crucial tools for the socio-economic progress of the country

19:47 27 September 2023

Dhaka, Chg stock exchanges show no significant rise

Dhaka, Chg stock exchanges show no significant rise

Stock markets on Wednesday finished the session of the week flat as the major indices of the both Dhaka and Chittagong stock exchanges showed no significant rise amid lower activities of large-cap securities

18:20 27 September 2023

BEZA inks land lease deals with 6 firms

BEZA inks land lease deals with 6 firms

Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA) signed land lease agreements with six organisations on Wednesday

17:54 27 September 2023

BFIU suspends 21,725 MFS accounts for online gambling, hundi

BFIU suspends 21,725 MFS accounts for online gambling, hundi

Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) has suspended a total of 21,725 Mobile Financial Services (MFS) accounts due to their alleged involvement in hundi business and online gambling

17:48 27 September 2023

President for joint efforts to continue country’s development

President for joint efforts to continue country’s development

President Mohammed Shahabuddin has called upon all, irrespective of party affiliation and opinion, to make joint efforts to continue the country`s ongoing development

17:20 27 September 2023

Ban smoking and vaping in school to protect young people: WHO

Ban smoking and vaping in school to protect young people: WHO

The World Health Organization on Tuesday released two new publications, “Freedom from tobacco and nicotine: guide for schools,” and “Nicotine- and tobacco-free school toolkit” to help protect children’s health just in time for back-to-school season in many countries

15:49 27 September 2023

BNP is very insignificant in geopolitics: Hasan

BNP is very insignificant in geopolitics: Hasan

Information and Broadcasting Minister and Awami League Joint General Secretary Dr Hasan Mahmud has said that BNP is a very insignificant political party in the perspective of geopolitics

15:42 27 September 2023

Eid-e-Miladunnabi tomorrow

Eid-e-Miladunnabi tomorrow

The holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi, marking the anniversary of the birth and demise of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (SM), will be observed across the country tomorrow with due religious solemnity

15:35 27 September 2023

Europe stock markets steady at the open

Europe stock markets steady at the open

European stock markets steadied in opening deals on Wednesday as investors remained concerned over rising interest rates

14:40 27 September 2023

Indigenous children at high risk of being in child labour

Indigenous children at high risk of being in child labour

A new analysis by the International Labour Organization (ILO) reveals that children from indigenous communities face a significant risk of child labour and often don’t have access to education

13:21 27 September 2023

BCB announces Bangladesh’s World Cup squad

BCB announces Bangladesh’s World Cup squad

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced the squad for the ICC Men`s Cricket World Cup India 2023

13:13 27 September 2023

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s 77th birthday tomorrow

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s 77th birthday tomorrow

The 77th birthday of Prime Minister and Awami League (AL) President Sheikh Hasina will be celebrated across the country tomorrow

13:03 27 September 2023

Russian economy to grow this year: European development bank

Russian economy to grow this year: European development bank

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development on Wednesday said it expected Russia`s economy to grow in 2023 thanks to rising oil prices, having forecast a contraction earlier this year

12:54 27 September 2023

100 killed in fire during wedding at Iraq event hall: state media

100 killed in fire during wedding at Iraq event hall: state media

At least 100 people were killed and more than 150 injured when a fire broke out during a wedding at an event hall in the northern Iraqi town of Al-Hamdaniyah, according to state media and health officials

12:47 27 September 2023

Next general polls must be held by Jan 29: EC Alamgir

Next general polls must be held by Jan 29: EC Alamgir

Election Commissioner Md Alamgir has said that the next general elections must be held within January 29 as per the constitutional obligation

18:39 26 September 2023

Bongo BD’s Latest: ’F2: Fun and Frustration’ in Bengali

Bongo BD’s Latest: ’F2: Fun and Frustration’ in Bengali

Bongo BD, the leading OTT platform in Bangladesh, is thrilled to announce the addition of the highly acclaimed South Indian comedy film `F2: Fun and Frustration` to its extensive content library

17:48 26 September 2023

China supports Bangladesh in opposing ’external interference’: Envoy

China supports Bangladesh in opposing ’external interference’: Envoy

Chinese Ambassador in Dhaka Yao Wen has assured that his country would support Bangladesh in opposing "external interference" to keep internal stability and achieve development

17:02 26 September 2023

Apparel export to US ebbs down in last 7 months: BGMEA

Apparel export to US ebbs down in last 7 months: BGMEA

Bangladesh`s garment exports to the United States dropped by a one-third in the last seven months, Faruque Hassan, president of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), said on Tuesday

16:40 26 September 2023

Path to limiting global warming to 1.5°C narrowed, but clean energy growth keeping open

Path to limiting global warming to 1.5°C narrowed, but clean energy growth keeping open

Update of IEA’s landmark Net Zero Roadmap shows greater ambition and implementation, supported by stronger international cooperation, will be critical to reach climate goals, according to the IEA

15:30 26 September 2023

Tigers to bat first in 3rd ODI, make four changes

Tigers to bat first in 3rd ODI, make four changes

Najmul Hossain Shanto, who was appointed as Bangladesh captain to lead the side in the third and final ODI against New Zealand won the toss and deiced to bat first at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium

14:45 26 September 2023

Bangladesh, Mexico pledge to strengthen economic relations

Bangladesh, Mexico pledge to strengthen economic relations

Bangladesh Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi and Mexico Secretary of the Economy, Raquel Buenrostro have pledged to take the economic relations to a new height to boost trade and business cooperation between the two countries

14:31 26 September 2023

President administers oath to new Chief Justice Obaidul Hassan

President administers oath to new Chief Justice Obaidul Hassan

President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Tuesday administered the oath of office to Obaidul Hassan as the 24th Chief Justice of Bangladesh

13:24 26 September 2023