Dhaka, Monday


20 May 2024


Sonali Bank congratulates Kazi Saidur Rahman on promotion at BB

Sonali Bank congratulates Kazi Saidur Rahman on promotion at BB

The other new appointee to the post of deputy governor of the central bank is AKM Sajedur Rahman Khan.

02:25 25 November 2020

‘Govt alone cannot stop violence against women’
Speakers at a webinar

‘Govt alone cannot stop violence against women’

Through the webinar, ActionAid Bangladesh highlighted the ongoing situation of violence in the country and discussed possible ways to overcome it

00:56 25 November 2020

Photojournalist Kajol secures bail

Photojournalist Kajol secures bail

The High Court on Tuesday granted bail to photojournalist Shafiqul Islam Kajol in a case filed under the Digital Security Act (DSA).

00:29 25 November 2020

Al-Arafah Bank holds business review meeting for Bogra zone

Al-Arafah Bank holds business review meeting for Bogra zone

The bank’s Deputy Managing Director Syed Masodul Bari was present in the meeting as the chief guest, reads a press release.

00:03 25 November 2020

Govt approves Tk 4,187cr to upgrade Jhenidah-Jashore highway

Govt approves Tk 4,187cr to upgrade Jhenidah-Jashore highway

The government on Tuesday approved two separate projects on the Western Economic Corridor and Regional Enhancement Programme (WeCARE) Phase 1 including the WeCARE Phase-1: Jhenidah-Jashore Highway (N-7) Development project with an estimated cost of Taka 4,187.70 crore to upgrade 48.50 km highway to six lanes including service lanes on both sides.

23:54 24 November 2020

B2B digital marketplace can help connectivity in Commonwealth
Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi tells virtual event

B2B digital marketplace can help connectivity in Commonwealth

In the case of Bangladesh, digitalisation has made a significant contribution to the country’s economy; when it comes to mobile financial service and e-commerce, Bangladesh has made rapid strides, said the minister.

23:29 24 November 2020

SME employment soared to 105.7% since start of businesses: Study

SME employment soared to 105.7% since start of businesses: Study

Female-owned businesses had 146.2% employment growth.

23:22 24 November 2020

OIC to raise funds to support Rohingya case in ICJ
FM Momen to leave for Niger to attend OIC CFM meet Nov 27-28

OIC to raise funds to support Rohingya case in ICJ

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) will raise funds for supporting the Rohingya case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in Niamey, the capital of the Republic of Niger on November 27-28.

23:05 24 November 2020

Stocks edge up amid volatility

Stocks edge up amid volatility

The market began on a positive note in the morning, pushing up the key index rising around 30 points in the first half. Uncertainty prevailed in the second half, erasing most of the earlier gains.

22:53 24 November 2020

Bangladesh reports 32 Covid-19 deaths

Bangladesh reports 32 Covid-19 deaths

Bangladesh on Tuesday recorded 32 novel coronavirus deaths and 2,230 fresh cases overnight. Among the total infections, 81.17 percent have recovered while 1.43 percent died so far.

22:37 24 November 2020

Average 108 children, women raped a month since January

Average 108 children, women raped a month since January

On an average around 108 women and children were raped every month from January to September this year, said a study report.

22:31 24 November 2020

Not heading back into lockdown: Quader

Not heading back into lockdown: Quader

Transport Minister Obaidul Quader has ruled out the possibility of a full-scale lockdown in Bangladesh as the country is taking all-out preparations to face a possible second wave of Covid-19 infections.

21:17 24 November 2020

Biden announces key cabinet members

Biden announces key cabinet members

In his transition website, Biden announced names of his foreign policy and national security team

21:17 24 November 2020

Emirates offers travel insurance coverage to customers

Emirates offers travel insurance coverage to customers

Provided by the airline at no additional cost to its customers, and provided by AIG Travel, this cover is the first of its kind in the airline and travel insurance industry

20:40 24 November 2020

It’s all about compensation

It’s all about compensation

The injured garment workers of Tazreen Fashion formed a human chain wearing burial shroud in front of the National Press Club on Tuesday seeking compensation

19:56 24 November 2020

Jamalpur-2 MP to be sworn-in as state minister for religion

Jamalpur-2 MP to be sworn-in as state minister for religion

Md Faridul Haque Khan, an Awami League Lawmaker from Jamalpur-2 parliamentary constituency, is scheduled to sworn-in as state minister for the ministry of Religious Affairs.

19:38 24 November 2020

CA Bangladesh is hiring

CA Bangladesh is hiring

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) is looking for Deputy Directors for Financial Report Monitoring and Practice Review, Senior Assistant Director and Assistant Director for IT

18:45 24 November 2020

2 Bangladeshis named in BBC 100 influential women list

2 Bangladeshis named in BBC 100 influential women list

Rina Akter, a former sex worker, and Rima Sultana Rimu, a teacher, are the two Bangladeshi women.

18:45 24 November 2020

PM mourns death of Daily Sangbad acting editor Muniruzzaman

PM mourns death of Daily Sangbad acting editor Muniruzzaman

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of acting Editor of Daily Sangbad Khandaker Muniruzzaman.

18:19 24 November 2020

Alltex Industries earnings remain negative, offers no dividend

Alltex Industries earnings remain negative, offers no dividend

The board of directors of Alltex Industries Ltd has recommended no dividend for the 2019-20 fiscal year.

18:06 24 November 2020

Sangbad acting editor Muniruzzaman passes away

Sangbad acting editor Muniruzzaman passes away

Khandaker Muniruzzaman, acting editor of Daily Sangbad, died this morning when he was undergoing treatment at a hospital in Mughda area of Dhaka. He was 72.

17:58 24 November 2020

Stocks open higher

Stocks open higher

Dhaka stocks open higher on Tuesday, reversing from previous session’s negative trend

17:51 24 November 2020

Western Marine Shipyard earnings drop 68.72%, offers dividend

Western Marine Shipyard earnings drop 68.72%, offers dividend

The Board of Directors of Western Marine Shipyard Limited has recommended a 0.5% cash and 2.5% stock dividend for 2019-20 fiscal year.

17:47 24 November 2020

UNICEF working with over 350 partners to deliver Covid-19 vaccine

UNICEF working with over 350 partners to deliver Covid-19 vaccine

The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is working with more than 350 partners, including major airlines, shipping lines and logistics associations from around the world, to deliver Covid-19 vaccines to over 92 countries, as soon as doses become available, the agency said on Monday.

17:17 24 November 2020