Govt approves 20 projects with estimated cost of Tk 14,000cr
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) on Tuesday approved a total of 20 projects involving Tk 14,000.77 crore. Planning Minister MA Mannan briefed reporters after the weekly ECNEC meeting15:22 29 August 2023
Pakistan court suspends corruption conviction, sentence of former PM Imran Khan
A Pakistani appeals court on Tuesday suspended the corruption conviction and three-year prison term of Imran Khan in a legal victory for the embattled former prime minister, his lawyer said14:45 29 August 2023
Startup Bangladesh invests Tk 5cr in Bongo
Startup Bangladesh Limited, the pioneering venture capital company under the ICT Division, has announced a strategic investment in Bongo, one of the leading digital entertainment platforms in Bangladesh14:27 29 August 2023
Thousands take to Colombia’s streets to protest 50% increase in gasoline prices
Thousands of protesters on cars and motorbikes took to the streets of Colombia’s main cities on Monday to reject recent hikes in gasoline prices that have drastically increased the price of fuel in the South American country12:50 29 August 2023
Saimon Holidays inks MoU with Saudi Tourism Authority
Saimon Holidays, a sister concern of Saimon Group, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) during the recently concluded NUSUK roadshow at the Bangladesh International Conference Center in Dhaka12:45 29 August 2023
Air pollution: Bangladeshis, Indians, Nepalese, Pakistanis to lose around 5 years off their lives
Particulate air pollution remains the greatest external risk to human health, but most of its impact on global life expectancy is concentrated in just six countries, with Bangladesh being one of the most polluted in the world12:37 29 August 2023
Experts, farmers expect optimum aman output with supplementary irrigation
Farmers and agricultural experts expect optimum output of country’s second major crop aman rice through introducing supplementary irrigation in view of late monsoon rains in parts of north and northwestern regions11:40 29 August 2023
Bangladesh, India hold dialogue for better defence ties
The 5th annual defence dialogue between Bangladesh and India was held in Dhaka on Monday10:29 29 August 2023
Gemcon Group chairman Kazi Shahed Ahmed passes away
Renowned business entrepreneur, sports organiser, publisher, writer and Chairman of Gemcon Group Kazi Shahed Ahmed died on Monday. He was 8310:20 29 August 2023
PM to address press conference today
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will address a press conference on Tuesday to apprise the media of the outcome of her recent visit to South Africa09:50 29 August 2023
AQI: Dhaka’s air tops world’s most polluted list once again
Dhaka has once again topped the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality, with an AQI of 174 at 9:20am on Tuesday09:48 29 August 2023
WB country director for improving business environment for private sector
World Bank Country Director for Bangladesh Abdoulaye Seck has highlighted improving the business environment for the private sector, transcending financial obligations to support long-term growth, and improving the effectiveness of public institutions as the lending agency’s priorities for Bangladesh09:43 29 August 2023
Intellectuals’ statement deprives of workers’ rights: Hasan
Information and Broadcasting Minister and Awami League Joint General Secretary Dr Hasan Mahmud has criticised the recent statement made by 34 intellectuals in favour of Dr Yunus09:38 29 August 2023
BGMEA eagers to go for joint-venture investments from Korea to Bangladesh
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) President Faruque Hassan has highlighted the prospect of direct or joint venture investments from Korea to Bangladesh in non-cotton textiles, man-made fiber based yarns and fabrics20:24 28 August 2023
Cabinet approves Cyber Security Act to replace controversial DSA
The Cabinet on Monday gave the final approval to the draft of Cyber Security Act, 2023, keeping the offenses under its four sections as non-bailable19:28 28 August 2023
PM to address press conference tomorrow
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will address a press conference tomorrow to apprise the media of the outcome of her recent visit to South Africa19:22 28 August 2023
Stocks extend gaining streak
Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) – on Monday witnessed an upward trend like earlier as investors continued their buying spree on large-cap issues amid optimism19:19 28 August 2023
Dengue claims 8 more lives, infects 2,331 in last 24hrs
The health authorities recorded eight more deaths from dengue and 2,331 related cases in the last 24 hours till Monday morning, according to the health department18:35 28 August 2023
Walton Plaza provides 119 families with over Tk 32 lakh as financial assistance
Walton Plaza, a sales and distribution network of electronics, electrical and ICT products in Bangladesh, has provided over Tk 32 lakh to 119 families of the hire-purchase customers and any member of their family who died, as financial assistance18:17 28 August 2023
3 children of India’s Ambani to join Reliance board
The three children of Asia`s richest man Mukesh Ambani will become directors of the board of his Indian oil-to-technology conglomerate Reliance18:12 28 August 2023
IFIC Bank wins Bangladesh Fintech Award 2022
IFIC Bank PLC has won the `Bangladesh Fintech Award - 2022’ for its contribution to innovative services in the country`s Financial Technology (FinTech) sector17:55 28 August 2023
India’s moon mission sends back temperature profile data of lunar south pole
A payload onboard the Lander of India`s Moon Mission-3, or Chandrayaan-3, has sent back its first observations about the temperature profile of the south pole of the lunar surface, said the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) on Sunday16:35 28 August 2023
After Narita (Tokyo), Biman eyeing flights to New York, Chennai, Los Angeles, Rome
Biman Bangladesh Airlines is working to expand its international routes to enhance air connectivity for Bangladeshi passengers, Managing Director and CEO of the national flag carrier, Shafiul Azim, has said16:32 28 August 2023
China won’t require Covid-19 testing for incoming travelers starting Wednesday
China will no longer require a negative Covid-19 test result from incoming travelers starting Wednesday16:08 28 August 2023
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