Dhaka, Thursday


11 September 2025


Taking no steps to stop Gaza killing is regretful: PM

Taking no steps to stop Gaza killing is regretful: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday regretted that the world is witnessing the killings in Gaza, but no one is taking any effective measures to stop such deaths

16:40 24 March 2024

1st BMCCI Biztalk on “Achievement Through People in Digital Era”

1st BMCCI Biztalk on “Achievement Through People in Digital Era”

Bangladesh-Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BMCCI) organized the 1st Biztalk at the BMCCI secretariat recently

01:43 24 March 2024

FBCCI seeks guidelines in next budget on economic challenges

FBCCI seeks guidelines in next budget on economic challenges

Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) President Mahbubul Alam on Saturday hoped that there would be specific guidelines in the next budget for FY25 considering the current economic challenges alongside firm steps in the macroeconomic management to uphold the economic development

01:39 24 March 2024

KSRM starts informal talks with pirates to rescue hijacked ship MV Abdullah

KSRM starts informal talks with pirates to rescue hijacked ship MV Abdullah

KSRM authorities, owner of the hijacked Bangladesh-flagged cargo ship MV Abdullah, have initiated informal talks with Somali pirates through a third party as part of their move to begin formal negotiations to rescue the 23 crew members as well as the ship

01:35 24 March 2024

Online sale of advance train tickets for Eid begins

Online sale of advance train tickets for Eid begins

The sale of all advance train tickets for the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr began online on Sunday.

01:29 24 March 2024

Putin vows retribution on concert hall attacks

Putin vows retribution on concert hall attacks

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday vowed to punish those behind a "barbaric terrorist attack" on a Moscow concert hall that killed at least 133, saying Russia had arrested four gunmen who were trying to flee to Ukraine

01:23 24 March 2024

Death toll in Moscow concert hall attack climbs to 133

Death toll in Moscow concert hall attack climbs to 133

The death toll in the terrorist attack on the Crocus City Hall in Moscow Region has grown to 133, Russia’s Investigative Committee said on Saturday. Emergency services are continuing to dig through rubble from the building

01:16 24 March 2024

Flag hoisting ceremony on Pakistan Day observed

Flag hoisting ceremony on Pakistan Day observed

A flag hoisting ceremony was held at the High Commission for Pakistan in Dhaka this morning to commemorate Pakistan`s National Day on Saturday.

17:00 23 March 2024

UN Security Council vote on new Gaza ceasefire text postponed to Monday: Diplomats

UN Security Council vote on new Gaza ceasefire text postponed to Monday: Diplomats

A vote at the UN Security Council on a new text calling for an "immediate" ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war was postponed to Monday, diplomatic sources told AFP, after a separate, US-lead draft resolution was vetoed

11:30 23 March 2024

US Senate set to pass government funding, averting shutdown

US Senate set to pass government funding, averting shutdown

The leader of the US Senate announced late Friday that Democrats and Republicans had struck a deal on holding votes within hours to finalize the 2024 federal budget and avert a damaging government shutdown

11:23 23 March 2024

’Worse than hell’: Gazans caught in Al-Shifa hospital raid

’Worse than hell’: Gazans caught in Al-Shifa hospital raid

Around the Gaza Strip`s besieged largest hospital, Palestinians have witnessed constant bombardment, mass arrests, tanks and corpses littering the streets during a multi-day Israeli raid, with no end in sight

11:19 23 March 2024

Gun attack at Moscow concert leaves more than 60 dead

Gun attack at Moscow concert leaves more than 60 dead

Gunmen who opened fire at a Moscow concert hall killed more than 60 people and wounded over 100 while sparking an inferno, authorities said Saturday, with the Islamic State group claiming responsibility

11:13 23 March 2024

IMF board approves release of $880mn for Ukraine

IMF board approves release of $880mn for Ukraine

The International Monetary Fund`s executive board confirmed Thursday it will disburse $880 million to Ukraine in the third phase of a $15.6 billion aid package to support the country`s war-torn economy

01:38 23 March 2024

Tigers squander the chance to control Sri Lanka on day 1

Tigers squander the chance to control Sri Lanka on day 1

Bangladesh squandered a golden chance to take the control of the first cricket Test on opening day due to traditional batting frailties which saw them losing three wickets at the fag end of the day despite bowling out Sri Lanka cheaply at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Friday

01:34 23 March 2024

Nasrul hopes Germany to further cooperate in clean energy

Nasrul hopes Germany to further cooperate in clean energy

As the Bangladesh government is moving forward with the goal of generating 40 percent of electricity from clean energy in 2041, State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid hoped that Germany will further cooperate in the renewable energy sector

01:27 23 March 2024

RAKUB zonal managers asked to attain all business targets

RAKUB zonal managers asked to attain all business targets

Utmost emphasis should be given to attaining all business targets of Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank (RAKUB) in the current fiscal so that it can uphold the pace of earning profit

01:21 23 March 2024

Russia, China veto US bid on Gaza ’ceasefire’ at Security Council

Russia, China veto US bid on Gaza ’ceasefire’ at Security Council

Russia and China on Friday vetoed a US-led draft resolution at the Security Council on a ceasefire in Gaza, joining Arab countries in saying it did not pressure Israel with Moscow accusing Washington of a "hypocritical spectacle"

01:15 23 March 2024

Asian markets struggle as US data dents Fed rate cut optimism

Asian markets struggle as US data dents Fed rate cut optimism

Asian markets mostly fell Friday after data pointing to a still-strong US economy raised fresh concerns about inflation and dampened optimism that the Federal Reserve will slash interest rates as much as it expected this year

01:10 23 March 2024

WHO keen to improve Bangladesh physician’s health, professional capacity

WHO keen to improve Bangladesh physician’s health, professional capacity

The World Health Organisation (WHO) is keen to support Bangladesh in the capacity building of physicians and other health professionals. The WHO also expressed its desire to assist Bangladesh in righteously dealing with climate change-related diseases and acquiring Universal Health Coverage

01:05 23 March 2024

Quader for strict vigilance on three-wheelers, motorcycles on highways during Eid

Quader for strict vigilance on three-wheelers, motorcycles on highways during Eid

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today directed the authorities concerned to increase vigilance on the movement of three-wheelers and motorcycles on roads and highways to avoid road accidents during the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr

01:27 22 March 2024

Global music biz sees 10.2% growth in 2023: Industry

Global music biz sees 10.2% growth in 2023: Industry

Global music revenues were up 10.2 percent last year to $28.6 billion, according to figures released Thursday, but record firms are concerned about how to maintain growth in the streaming era

01:20 22 March 2024

Minimum Fitra fixed at Tk 115, maximum Tk 2970

Minimum Fitra fixed at Tk 115, maximum Tk 2970

The minimum Fitra, a charitable donation by well-off Muslims at the end of Ramadan, has been set at Tk 115 per person this year, while the maximum amount is Tk 2,970

01:11 22 March 2024

RMG to major export destinations in Europe witness healthy growth

RMG to major export destinations in Europe witness healthy growth

The export of RMG items to the major export destinations in Europe witnessed positive growth during the July-February period of the current fiscal year (FY24)

01:05 22 March 2024

Experts for ‘paradigm shift’ for banks to make Bangladesh truly digital

Experts for ‘paradigm shift’ for banks to make Bangladesh truly digital

Experts at a thought leadership event today laid emphasis on ‘paradigm shift’ for banks to make Bangladesh truly digital

01:00 22 March 2024