Health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza says war death toll ’exceeds 30,000’
The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said Thursday that the number of people killed in the Palestinian territory during the war between militants and Israel has surpassed 30,000.00:52 1 March 2024
Chad opposition leader killed in army assault on party HQ: Minister
A leading opponent of Chad`s ruling junta Yaya Dillo Djerou has been killed in an army assault on his party headquarters, a government spokesman told AFP Thursday00:47 1 March 2024
Putin warns West of nuclear war risk
President Vladimir Putin warned on Thursday of a "real" risk of nuclear war if the West escalates the conflict in Ukraine00:44 1 March 2024
Govt adjusts power tariff from February
State Minister for Power Nasrul Hamid on Thursday said the government has decided to increase power tariff from February 01 to minimize government subsidy to the sector00:38 1 March 2024
Japan factory output tumbles in further gloom
Japan`s industrial output last month slumped the most since the Covid-19 pandemic, government data showed Thursday, adding to the gloom for the world`s number four economy after going into recession in late 202300:32 1 March 2024
US Congress punts again to avert impending government shutdown
Democrats and Republicans in the US Congress reached an agreement in principle on Wednesday to extend the federal budget by a few days and defer the threat of a government shutdown00:28 1 March 2024
Bangladesh-India has immense scope to grow together: BGMEA
Faruque Hassan, president of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), emphasized the immense potential for collaboration between Bangladesh and India as trading partners, particularly in the textile and apparel sectors to grow together00:23 1 March 2024
Bangladesh keen to boost bilateral trade with WTO member countries
The Bangladesh delegation, now participating in the 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Abu Dhabi, UAE, held bilateral meetings with other member countries, including China, Japan, Germany, Korea and Singapore, to boost trade with them00:20 1 March 2024
Govt to procure 50,000 tonnes wheat, 70,000 tonnes fertilizer, 1.10cr liter soybean oil
The government on Thursday approved separate proposals for procuring some 50,000 tonnes of wheat, 70,000 tonnes of fertilizer, 1.10 crore liters of soybean oil and 8,000 tonnes of lentil to meet the growing demand of the country00:12 1 March 2024
Take necessary preparations to tackle newer crimes: PM to police
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said new crimes are emerging with the advent of advanced technology, asking the police personnel to take necessary preparations to thwart the diversified crimes18:55 29 February 2024
Price fall in large-cap drives stocks down
The country`s both the bourses-- Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) -- today plunged due to mainly price fall in large-cap securities17:56 29 February 2024
Walton laptop launches industrial research lab at BUET
Walton Laptop has recently launched an industrial research laboratory at the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) dedicated to advancing research and development in the field of electronics and technology products00:51 29 February 2024
Asian shares muted ahead of Fed comments
Asian stocks were largely muted on Wednesday after the release of lacklustre consumer confidence data, with comments from US Federal Reserve officials and fresh economic figures due later in the day00:36 29 February 2024
Bangladesh, India, Nepal & Sri Lanka for cost cut in remittance
Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Sri Lanka jointly submitted a communication at the ongoing 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) of the World Trade Organization (WTO) yesterday seeking a work programme on facilitating the cross border remittance00:32 29 February 2024
Md Habibur Rahman is currently serving as the chief economist of the central bank.
The Ministry of Finance has appointed Dr Md Habibur Rahman and Md Khurshid Alam as deputy governors of the Bangladesh Bank (BB).00:29 29 February 2024
Bitcoin tops $60,000, approaches all-time high
Bitcoin passed the $60,000 mark on Wednesday, approaching its all-time high and continuing its unbridled rise since the approval of a new type of investment indexed to the cryptocurrency00:25 29 February 2024
Govt established Pragati Industries to manufacture own brand cars: Humayun
Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun on Wednesday said the government established Pragati Industries Limited to manufacture own brand cars00:21 29 February 2024
Revenue earnings till January were over Tk 1.97 lakh cr: FM tells JS
Finance Minister Abul Hasan Mahmud Ali on Wednesday the country`s revenue earning during the current fiscal year`s January was over Tk 1.97 lakh crore00:18 29 February 2024
FBCCI urges businesses to ensure supply chain stability, fair profits ahead of Ramadan
Mahbubul Alam, President of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI), on Wednesday called upon the traders and businesses to ensure supply chain stability and fair profits ahead of the Holy Month of Ramadan00:12 29 February 2024
Govt to consider reducing duties for cold chain equipment: Salman
Prime Minister`s Private Industry and Investment Adviser Salman F Rahman today said the government will consider taking necessary initiatives to reduce advance income tax (AIT), value added tax (VAT) tax deducted at source (TDS) and convenient duty for cold chain equipment00:10 29 February 2024
Govt takes all steps to keep essential commodities prices stable during Ramadan: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday told the Parliament that it will be possible to keep the prices of essential commodities in the market at a tolerable level in the upcoming holy month of Ramadan00:01 29 February 2024
Oil spills pile on pressure for Iraq’s farmers
Iraq enjoys tremendous oil wealth but many hard-scrabble farmers in the north say crude spills have contaminated their lands, piling on pressure as they already battle drought01:10 28 February 2024
Barishal, Rangpur face off in summit clash for spot in BPL final
In a bid to confirm its place in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) final, Fortune Barishal will take on Rangpur Riders in the Qualifier-2 game, which turned out to be to virtual semifinal, at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium tomorrow (Wednesday). The match starts at 6.30 PM01:04 28 February 2024
Nearly 500 rhinos killed as poaching increases in S.Africa
Almost 500 rhinos were killed by poachers in South Africa last year, up 11 percent on 2022, despite government efforts to tackle the illicit trade in horns, ministers said Tuesday00:55 28 February 2024
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