Dhaka, Sunday


16 November 2025


Bangladesh’s priority is to repatriate Rohingyas to Myanmar, PM tells Uzra Zeya

Bangladesh’s priority is to repatriate Rohingyas to Myanmar, PM tells Uzra Zeya

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said her government has attached priority to send back Rohingyas to their homeland Myanmar

12:37 22 September 2023

PM Hasina to address UNGA today highlighting Rohingya, climate issues

PM Hasina to address UNGA today highlighting Rohingya, climate issues

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is scheduled to deliver her speech at the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Friday.

22:16 21 September 2023

US bilateral trade with Bangladesh increases $14bn: US commercial counselor

US bilateral trade with Bangladesh increases $14bn: US commercial counselor

US bilateral trade with Bangladesh increased dramatically over the last one decade as it already reached $14 billion

21:05 21 September 2023

Bangladesh economy heading towards a good transition: BB

Bangladesh economy heading towards a good transition: BB

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has claimed that the economy is heading towards a very good transition due to the pragmatic measures of the government to rebound the economy from Covid-19 and the Ukraine-Russia war impacts

20:56 21 September 2023

US’s goal not interfere polls, to allow people to elect leaders: Haas

US’s goal not interfere polls, to allow people to elect leaders: Haas

US Ambassador in Dhaka Peter Haas said that the US`s goal is not to interfere in Bangladesh`s election but to support the goal that allows people to freely choose who they want to run the country

20:33 21 September 2023

BGMEA president urges brands, retailers, buyers to consider rational price upcharge

BGMEA president urges brands, retailers, buyers to consider rational price upcharge

Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) President Faruque Hassan has urged the brands, retailers and representatives of buyers to kindly consider a rational price upcharge in current price negotiations for the orders to be produced from December 1, 2023, onwards.

20:06 21 September 2023

USAID committed to working for more resilient, prosperous Bangladesh: Mission director

USAID committed to working for more resilient, prosperous Bangladesh: Mission director

USAID new Mission Director Reed Aeschliman has said, as a development partner, the US is keen to see a more resilient and prosperous Bangladesh

19:25 21 September 2023

Bangladeshi Immigrant Day & Trade Fair to begin in NY tomorrow

Bangladeshi Immigrant Day & Trade Fair to begin in NY tomorrow

The Bangladeshi Immigrant Day and Trade Fair-2023 will start tomorrow in New York focusing on Smart Bangladesh

19:17 21 September 2023

Dengue claims 8 more lives, infects 2,889 in 24hrs

Dengue claims 8 more lives, infects 2,889 in 24hrs

Dengue claimed eight more lives and infected 2,889 persons across the country in the last 24 hours till Thursday morning, according to the health department

19:09 21 September 2023

PM signs “High Sea” treaty BBNJ

PM signs “High Sea” treaty BBNJ

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has signed the Marine Biodiversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) to protect the world`s oceans and rivers from the damage due to fragile marine environment by overfishing and other human activities

18:32 21 September 2023

Nagad wins Visa Excellence Award-2023

Nagad wins Visa Excellence Award-2023

Nagad, a popular mobile financial service provider in Bangladesh, has been conferred with prestigious Visa Excellence Awards 2023 for its outstanding contribution to boosting digital payments in the country

17:38 21 September 2023

Dhaka, Chittagong stocks witness flat

Dhaka, Chittagong stocks witness flat

Stocks on Thursday witnessed flat as the major indices of the both Dhaka and Chittagong stock exchanges showed no significant rise amid lower activities of large-cap securities

17:33 21 September 2023

US to send pre-election assessment mission on Oct 7

US to send pre-election assessment mission on Oct 7

The United States-funded International Republican Institute (IRI) and National Democratic Institute (NDI) will independently and impartially conduct a joint pre-election assessment mission (PEAM) in Bangladesh

17:28 21 September 2023

Singapore to upgrade its consulate to high commission in Dhaka

Singapore to upgrade its consulate to high commission in Dhaka

Singapore government will upgrade its consulate in Dhaka to High Commission, Singaporean foreign minister Vivian Balakrishnan has said

16:56 21 September 2023

FAO DG makes urgent call for action on food security at sustainable development conference

FAO DG makes urgent call for action on food security at sustainable development conference

Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), QU Dongyu, issued a powerful global call to action, urging immediate steps to address escalating food security concerns and pressing environmental issues

15:08 21 September 2023

Govt allows 6 more businesses to import eggs

Govt allows 6 more businesses to import eggs

The government has given permission to six more companies to import eggs in a bid to control the price hike of eggs in the country’s local markets

13:57 21 September 2023

Asian markets sink, dollar gains as Fed hints at further rate hike

Asian markets sink, dollar gains as Fed hints at further rate hike

Asian stocks sank on Thursday and the dollar advanced after the Federal Reserve indicated it could hike interest rates again this year and keep them elevated longer than feared as it struggles to bring inflation to heel

12:55 21 September 2023

Momen urges Netherlands to invest in Bangladesh

Momen urges Netherlands to invest in Bangladesh

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has urged the Netherlands to make more investment in different sectors in Bangladesh as currently Dhaka ensures high return against the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)

12:50 21 September 2023

Minhaj Ahmed elected treasurer of BAPA

Minhaj Ahmed elected treasurer of BAPA

Minhaj Ahmed, managing director of Ahmed Food Products, has been elected as treasurer of Bangladesh Agro Processors Association (BAPA) Executive Committee (EC) for the next 2023-25 term

12:44 21 September 2023

World major economies to be honest to avert climate crisis: PM

World major economies to be honest to avert climate crisis: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said that the world major economies should exercise honesty about climate change to avoid impending crisis

12:15 21 September 2023

Korea contributes $1mn for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh

Korea contributes $1mn for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, welcomes the generous contribution of $1 million from the Republic of Korea

19:36 20 September 2023

Govt allows export of 3,950 tonnes of Hilsha to India

Govt allows export of 3,950 tonnes of Hilsha to India

The Ministry of Commerce has given permission to some 79 enterprises to export some 3,950 tonnes Hilsha to neighboring India ahead of the Durga Puja, an annual festival Hindu community

19:21 20 September 2023

More BNP leaders will quit: Hasan

More BNP leaders will quit: Hasan

Information and Broadcasting Minister and Awami League Joint General Secretary Hasan Mahmud has said that many BNP leaders would depart the party and it is a matter of time

18:52 20 September 2023

Over 15 lakh people to get job at Bangabandhu Shilpa Nagar- Principal Secretary

Over 15 lakh people to get job at Bangabandhu Shilpa Nagar- Principal Secretary

Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister`s Office Tofazzal Hossain Mia has said Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Industrial City, built in Mirsrai upazila of Chattogram, is fully prepared with all the facilities for investment

18:41 20 September 2023