Dhaka, Thursday


11 September 2025


PM seeks Irish support to enjoy GSP in EU till 2032

PM seeks Irish support to enjoy GSP in EU till 2032

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday sought Ireland`s support to extend transition period of GSP for Bangladesh in the European Union (EU) market till 2032 instead of 2029 to consolidate its economic growth momentum during the LDC post-graduation period

00:41 19 March 2024

Nagad launches a new offer for its customers to win land in Dhaka

Nagad launches a new offer for its customers to win land in Dhaka

After the successful giveaway of a BMW vehicle last year, Nagad, the country`s premier mobile financial service provider, has launched a new offer for its customers to win land in Dhaka

17:59 18 March 2024

US evacuates citizens from crisis-gripped Haiti

US evacuates citizens from crisis-gripped Haiti

More than 30 US citizens landed in Florida on a chartered government flight from Haiti Sunday, the US State Department said, after weeks of gang violence that have paralyzed the Caribbean nation

11:34 18 March 2024

Australian taxi drivers win $178 million payout from Uber

Australian taxi drivers win $178 million payout from Uber

Australian taxi drivers impacted by the rise of ridesharing giant Uber have won $178 million in compensation, their lawyers said Monday after settling a gruelling legal battle

11:23 18 March 2024

Israeli army says operation underway in Gaza’s Al-Shifa hospital

Israeli army says operation underway in Gaza’s Al-Shifa hospital

The Israeli army announced Monday an operation was under way in Gaza`s main hospital Al-Shifa, saying the complex was being used by senior Hamas militants

11:17 18 March 2024

Tigers to play as a unit to seal 2nd straight ODI series against Sri Lanka

Tigers to play as a unit to seal 2nd straight ODI series against Sri Lanka

Bangladesh vowed to come up with all guns blazing when they take on Sri Lanka in the series deciding third ODI at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram tomorrow (Monday)

00:36 18 March 2024

Gemini’s flawed AI racial images seen as warning of tech titans’ power

Gemini’s flawed AI racial images seen as warning of tech titans’ power

For people at the trend-setting tech festival here, the scandal that erupted after Google`s Gemini chatbot cranked out images of Black and Asian Nazi soldiers was seen as a warning about the power artificial intelligence can give tech titans

00:25 18 March 2024

Despite illness, Celine Dion still keen to get back onstage

Despite illness, Celine Dion still keen to get back onstage

Pop megastar Celine Dion, who is suffering from a rare neurological disorder, said in an Instagram post she looks forward to her return to the stage

00:20 18 March 2024

India recaptures ship MV Ruen from Somali pirates, rescues crew

India recaptures ship MV Ruen from Somali pirates, rescues crew

India`s navy recaptured a ship from Somali pirates off the Indian coast Saturday, the military said, rescuing the crew and ending a three-month takeover of the Maltese-flagged bulk carrier MV Ruen

00:17 18 March 2024

German Chancellor Scholz calls for Gaza deal with ’longer-lasting ceasefire’

German Chancellor Scholz calls for Gaza deal with ’longer-lasting ceasefire’

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Sunday called for a deal to free hostages held by Hamas militants in war-ravaged Gaza accompanied by a "longer-lasting ceasefire"

00:13 18 March 2024

Bangabandhu is the only source of inspiration for Bengalees: Quader

Bangabandhu is the only source of inspiration for Bengalees: Quader

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Sunday said Bangabandhu`s way, which he had shown before the nation, should be followed as the birth of Bangabandhu means the emergence of independent Bangladesh

00:09 18 March 2024

CAG Office observes Bangabandhu’s 104th birth anniversary

CAG Office observes Bangabandhu’s 104th birth anniversary

The Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) on Sunday observed the 104th birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman National Children`s Day

00:05 18 March 2024

US Fed to provide fresh clues on rate cuts after uptick in inflation

US Fed to provide fresh clues on rate cuts after uptick in inflation

The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to keep its key lending rate unchanged again on Wednesday, as policymakers continue discussions over when to start rate cuts and launch the next phase in their long-running battle against inflation

23:53 17 March 2024

54 lakh students to get support from PM’s Education Assistance Trust thru’ Nagad

54 lakh students to get support from PM’s Education Assistance Trust thru’ Nagad

The Prime Minister`s Education Assistance Trust will provide stipends to around 54 lakh underprivileged and meritorious students at the secondary level through Nagad, a prominent mobile financial service provider in Bangladesh

18:02 17 March 2024

PM asks guardians, teachers not to put excessive pressure on students

PM asks guardians, teachers not to put excessive pressure on students

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday asked the guardians and teachers not to put extra pressure on students but rather let them learn through sports and various cultural activities

17:51 17 March 2024

Test postponed as Tigers to play only T20 series against Zimbabwe

Test postponed as Tigers to play only T20 series against Zimbabwe

Bangladesh will play only a T20 series against Zimbabwe at home, considering the preparation for the upcoming T20 World Cup in mind.

01:40 17 March 2024

’Bloody’ Ramadan Friday as Gaza strike kills 36 relatives

’Bloody’ Ramadan Friday as Gaza strike kills 36 relatives

Displaced by Israeli bombardment, the Tabatibi family gathered in central Gaza to eat together during the first Friday night of Ramadan, a scene that soon turned into a bloodbath

01:35 17 March 2024

7-phase Lok Sabha polls from April 19; results on June 4

7-phase Lok Sabha polls from April 19; results on June 4

Lok Sabha elections will be held in seven phases beginning from April 19 and results will be announced on June 4, Indian Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said on Saturday

01:29 17 March 2024

Youths kill 16 Nigerian troops on communal peace mission

Youths kill 16 Nigerian troops on communal peace mission

Sixteen Nigerian soldiers have been killed on a mission to halt clashes between two communities in the southern state of Delta, an army spokesman said on Saturday

01:25 17 March 2024

Crisis-hit Sri Lankan economy rebounds as tourists return

Crisis-hit Sri Lankan economy rebounds as tourists return

Sri Lanka`s economy rebounded strongly in the fourth quarter of 2023 from the island nation`s unprecedented financial crisis as tourism arrivals rose, the government said Saturday.

01:21 17 March 2024

BGMEA president emphasizes enhancing digital capabilities in garment sector

BGMEA president emphasizes enhancing digital capabilities in garment sector

Ontik Technology, a leading technology firm specializing in digital solutions, headed by its Managing Director S.M. Mohiuddin Milton, met with Faruque Hassan, President of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), to explore avenues for advancing digital capabilities within the country’s garment sector

01:16 17 March 2024

FBCCI Sr VP urges insurance companies to bring innovative products, services

FBCCI Sr VP urges insurance companies to bring innovative products, services

Senior Vice President of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) Md Amin Helaly on Saturday urged the insurance companies to simplify further the livelihood of people through bringing in sustainable and innovative products and services in the insurance market

01:06 17 March 2024

CPD indicates that non-bank borrowing has decreased and is expected to decline further.

CPD indicates that non-bank borrowing has decreased and is expected to decline further.

The think tank also recommended the tax-free income threshold be kept unchanged for the next fiscal year. It also recommended reducing the existing 15% tax on the provident funds and gratuity to 10% and continuing it

01:04 17 March 2024

Pangaon Inland Container Terminal will be more profitable soon: Salman

Pangaon Inland Container Terminal will be more profitable soon: Salman

Prime Minister`s Private Industry and Investment Adviser Salman F Rahman on Saturday said all sorts of initiatives would be taken to make the Pangaon Inland Container Terminal more profitable soon and also to minimize loads on the roads by increasing the transportation of containers

00:59 17 March 2024