Dhaka, Wednesday


10 September 2025


BCB TV to be launched to promote domestic cricket

BCB TV to be launched to promote domestic cricket

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) amended the two clauses of the constitution during its Annual General Meeting (AGM) today held at a hotel in the city to facilitate the progress of the country`s cricket

00:00 1 April 2024

Trump video showing ’hog-tied’ Biden draws criticism

Trump video showing ’hog-tied’ Biden draws criticism

Donald Trump drew criticism Saturday for a video on his Truth Social platform that featured an image of President Joe Biden hog-tied, as if he were being kidnapped

23:36 31 March 2024

Hamas official says undecided on sending delegation to new truce talks

Hamas official says undecided on sending delegation to new truce talks

A Hamas official told AFP on Sunday the Palestinian group had not made a decision on whether to send a delegation to a new round of truce and hostage release talks

23:32 31 March 2024

Govt may temporarily close Facebook, YouTube: Mozammel

Govt may temporarily close Facebook, YouTube: Mozammel

Liberation War Affairs Minister and Chairman of Cabinet Committee on Law and Order AKM Mozammel Haque on Sunday said that the government may temporarily suspend services of social media giants including Facebook and YouTube if they don`t obey government instructions to spread `disinformation`

23:27 31 March 2024

ADB pledges to boost cooperation in Bangladesh climate actions: Saber

ADB pledges to boost cooperation in Bangladesh climate actions: Saber

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury on Sunday said as Bangladesh is badly in need of resources to combat climate change, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) will increase its cooperation for taking actions in this regard

23:21 31 March 2024

NTRCA publishes circular for recruiting 96,736 teachers

NTRCA publishes circular for recruiting 96,736 teachers

The Non-Government Teachers` Registration and Certification Authority (NTRCA) on Sunday published the fifth circular for recruiting 96,736 teachers at the non-government educational institutions in Bangladesh

23:17 31 March 2024

Diesel, kerosene price cuts by Tk 2.25 per litre

Diesel, kerosene price cuts by Tk 2.25 per litre

Diesel and kerosene will now be sold at Tk 106 per litre down by Tk 2.25 from the previous rate of Tk 108.25 as the government set the automated retail prices of gasoline for the month of April on Sunday

23:13 31 March 2024

Bank branches at RMG industrial areas to remain open on April 5-7

Bank branches at RMG industrial areas to remain open on April 5-7

Branches of the scheduled banks in the readymade garments (RMG) industrial areas will remain open on April 5-7 to facilitate payment of garment workers` salaries, Eid bonuses, allowances and export-import activities

23:04 31 March 2024

Jamdani to be branded internationally: Industries Secretary

Jamdani to be branded internationally: Industries Secretary

Senior Secretary of the Industries Ministry Zakia Sultana on Sunday said Jamdani, the most artistic textile of Bangladeshi weavers, will be branded internationally as its alternative is now rare in the contemporary world

23:00 31 March 2024

First consignment of Indian onion expected to arrive in Bangladesh tonight: Ahsanul

First consignment of Indian onion expected to arrive in Bangladesh tonight: Ahsanul

The first consignment of Indian onion is expected to arrive in Bangladesh by tonight and would be sold to the consumers at Taka 40 per kilogram (kg) at retail level, said State Minister for Commerce Ahsanul Islam Titu

22:52 31 March 2024

Stocks extend gaining streak

Stocks extend gaining streak

Country`s both the bourses-- Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE)—on Sunday witnessed an upward trend like earlier as investors continued their buying spree on large-cap issues amid optimism

22:49 31 March 2024

3% margin to be added with SMART: BB

3% margin to be added with SMART: BB

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has informed that banks can now add 3 percent with the reference lending rate which is also known as the SMART rate

22:46 31 March 2024

Confusion goes away due to improvement in economy: Mahmood Ali

Confusion goes away due to improvement in economy: Mahmood Ali

Finance Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali on Sunday said that the shortage of foreign currency has eradicated a lot in the country due to the high flow of inward remittances alongside increasing export earnings

22:43 31 March 2024

PM seeks more ADB support for people’s socioeconomic development

PM seeks more ADB support for people’s socioeconomic development

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday sought further robust support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to expedite Bangladesh`s endeavor for its people`s socioeconomic development as ADB Vice President (Sector and Themes) Fatima Yasmin called on in Dhaka.

22:36 31 March 2024

Maintenance staff shortage could clip aviation industry’s wings

Maintenance staff shortage could clip aviation industry’s wings

The United States is grappling with a shortage of maintenance workers in the aviation industry, with baby boomers retiring and others changing jobs during the pandemic

15:01 31 March 2024

France to provide armoured vehicles, missiles to Ukraine

France to provide armoured vehicles, missiles to Ukraine

France`s defence minister said Paris would deliver "hundreds" of armoured personnel carriers and anti-aircraft missiles as part of a new aid package to Ukraine in its war against Russian invaders

14:56 31 March 2024

China factory activity up after five-month slump

China factory activity up after five-month slump

Monthly factory activity in China grew for the first time in half a year, official figures showed Sunday, in a positive sign for policymakers seeking to revive the world`s second-largest economy

14:52 31 March 2024

Welcome to the Beyonce rodeo: new country album drops to praise

Welcome to the Beyonce rodeo: new country album drops to praise

Fans and critics alike are lavishing praise on "Cowboy Carter," Beyonce`s rhinestone-studded, history-rich honky tonk of an album that`s rising in the charts after Friday`s hotly anticipated release

01:51 31 March 2024

OpenAI unveils voice-cloning tool

OpenAI unveils voice-cloning tool

OpenAI on Friday revealed a voice-cloning tool it plans to keep tightly controlled until safeguards are in place to thwart audio fakes meant to dupe listeners

01:46 31 March 2024

Govt to introduce solar irrigation in agriculture sector: Nasrul Hamid

Govt to introduce solar irrigation in agriculture sector: Nasrul Hamid

With sincere efforts, the government will introduce solar irrigation by reducing number of diesel irrigation pumps in the agriculture sector

01:10 31 March 2024

China reaffirms financial support for Sri Lanka

China reaffirms financial support for Sri Lanka

China has said it would continue to support Sri Lanka, as the crisis-hit island nation`s prime minister on Saturday wrapped up a visit to Beijing to try to finalise a debt restructuring deal

01:05 31 March 2024

FBCCI president urges businessmen to remain active to keep market stable

FBCCI president urges businessmen to remain active to keep market stable

Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) President Mahbubul Alam has called upon the businessmen and traders at the field level to remain active to keep the market of essential items stable

00:57 31 March 2024

Good governance a must in banking sector: Ex-BB governor Salehuddin

Good governance a must in banking sector: Ex-BB governor Salehuddin

Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed, former governor of Bangladesh Bank, has underscored the need for ensuring good governance to eradicate irregularities in the country’s banking sector

16:00 30 March 2024

Blackouts hit Ukraine regions after Russian air attack

Blackouts hit Ukraine regions after Russian air attack

Ukraine said Friday that it had imposed emergency blackouts on several regions after Russia fired dozens of missiles and drones at its power stations overnight

11:46 30 March 2024