Dhaka, Friday


12 September 2025


Saudi Arabia announces major increase in reserves of gas, condensate

Saudi Arabia announces major increase in reserves of gas, condensate

Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud announced Sunday that a significant additional amount of gas and condensate reserves have been proven in the Jafurah field operated by the Saudi state oil company Aramco

00:22 27 February 2024

WTO ministerial conference begins in Abu Dhabi

WTO ministerial conference begins in Abu Dhabi

The four-day 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) of the World Trade Organization (WTO) began today in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), where commerce ministers and senior trade officials from 164 member countries of the WTO have started their four-day formal hectic negotiations

00:18 27 February 2024

Japan to give $2.7mn for Rohingyas, host communities

Japan to give $2.7mn for Rohingyas, host communities

The Japanese government has decided to provide the International Organization for Migration (IOM) with $2.7 million in assistance for the Rohingyas and host communities in Cox’s Bazar

00:11 27 February 2024

Actors bring the flair to SAG Awards red carpet

Actors bring the flair to SAG Awards red carpet

Hollywood`s A-listers glittered in the Los Angeles sunshine on Saturday as they hit the red carpet for the Screen Actors Guild Awards -- their powerful union`s party of the year

01:18 26 February 2024

11 organisations to be awarded for contribution to textile sector

11 organisations to be awarded for contribution to textile sector

The Ministry of Textiles and Jute will recognise 11 organisations with awards for their contribution to the development of the national textile sector leading to export growth

01:13 26 February 2024

Govt to recruit 10,000 pry teachers in 4 months: Secretary

Govt to recruit 10,000 pry teachers in 4 months: Secretary

The government will appoint 10,000 teachers in government primary schools within four months to improve the quality of primary education

01:06 26 February 2024

Work underway for smart aviation industry: Faruk Khan

Work underway for smart aviation industry: Faruk Khan

Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Muhammad Faruk Khan on Sunday said that efforts are underway to transform the country`s aviation industry to smart, efficient and service oriented one.

01:04 26 February 2024

Pakistan High Commission in Dhaka holds 1st Mian Sultan Khan Chess Tournament

Pakistan High Commission in Dhaka holds 1st Mian Sultan Khan Chess Tournament

The High Commission of Pakistan in Dhaka organised the 1st Mian Sultan Khan Chess Tournament on its office premises on Sunday in collaboration with the Bangladesh Chess Federation

00:40 26 February 2024

Bangladesh to come out of difficult patch: WB MD

Bangladesh to come out of difficult patch: WB MD

World Bank`s Managing Director of Operations Anna Bjerde Sunday said that Bangladesh would be able to come out of the difficult patch owing to ongoing global economic situation

00:17 26 February 2024

WB reaffirms strong support for Bangladesh’s inclusive growth

WB reaffirms strong support for Bangladesh’s inclusive growth

World Bank Managing Director for Operations Anna Bjerde on Sunday concluded her first visit to Bangladesh, reiterating the World Bank`s strong support to help Bangladesh achieve its vision of upper-middle income status by 2031

00:11 26 February 2024

PM seeks WB special fund to thrive women entrepreneurs

PM seeks WB special fund to thrive women entrepreneurs

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday sought a special fund from the World Bank (WB) to create more women entrepreneurs for their socio-economic advancement and more loan at concessionary rate to implement climate related projects

22:28 25 February 2024

PM asks local representatives to act against drugs, terrorism

PM asks local representatives to act against drugs, terrorism

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday called upon the local government representatives to work against drugs, terrorism, militancy, and corruption to take the country forward

22:24 25 February 2024

Japan to spend extra $660mn in quake relief

Japan to spend extra $660mn in quake relief

Japan will spend an additional $660 million rebuilding areas ravaged by a devastating New Year`s Day earthquake, its prime minister said, taking the total amount of quake relief to $1.7 billion

13:10 25 February 2024

Economy another victim of war in impoverished Sudan

Economy another victim of war in impoverished Sudan

Before the Sudanese army and paramilitary fighters turned their guns on each other last year, Ahmed used to sell one of Sudan`s main exports: gum arabic, a vital ingredient for global industry

13:07 25 February 2024

US spaceship lying sideways after dramatic Moon touchdown

US spaceship lying sideways after dramatic Moon touchdown

The first American spaceship to the Moon since the Apollo era is probably lying sideways following its dramatic landing, the company that built it said Friday, even as ground controllers ork to download data and surface photos from the uncrewed robot

01:31 25 February 2024

Zelensky vows triumph over Russia on second war anniversary

Zelensky vows triumph over Russia on second war anniversary

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky promised victory against Russia on the second anniversary of the invasion on Saturday as his troops fight on despite a lack of Western aid and recent Russian gains

01:26 25 February 2024

Trump seeks landslide victory in S.Carolina to crush Haley

Trump seeks landslide victory in S.Carolina to crush Haley

Donald Trump and Nikki Haley go head-to-head Saturday in South Carolina`s Republican primary, with the ex-president set to trounce his former charge in her home state as he closes in on the nomination

01:20 25 February 2024

Gas price in Europe falls below $250, first time since April 2021

Gas price in Europe falls below $250, first time since April 2021

The price of gas in Europe fell below $250 per 1,000 cubic meters for the first time since April 2021, according to data from London`s ICE

01:14 25 February 2024

Two more RMG factories get LEED certification

Two more RMG factories get LEED certification

Two more RMG factories in the country have obtained United States Green Building Council`s (USGBC) LEED certification (certificate for green factories)

01:10 25 February 2024

RMG export to Europe reaches $13.92bn in July-January period

RMG export to Europe reaches $13.92bn in July-January period

Bangladesh`s RMG export to the European Union (EU) reached $13.92 billion during the July-January period of the current fiscal year (FY24) with a growth of 1.32 percent compared to the same period of the previous fiscal year (FY23)

01:07 25 February 2024

Services Wrestling: Bangladesh Ansar clinch both men’s and women’s titles

Services Wrestling: Bangladesh Ansar clinch both men’s and women’s titles

The `Walton Open 12th National Services (Men & Women) Wrestling Competition-2024`, sponsored by electronics giant Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC and organized by the Bangladesh Amateur Wrestling Federation, concluded on February 20

01:03 25 February 2024

Walton awarded ’Gold Trophy’ in DITF-24

Walton awarded ’Gold Trophy’ in DITF-24

The country`s tech giant, Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC, was awarded the `Gold Trophy` for the best stall in the electronics product category at the recently concluded 28th Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF)-2024

00:44 25 February 2024

50,000 tonnes onion coming from India: Mahmud

50,000 tonnes onion coming from India: Mahmud

The Foreign Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Saturday said 50,000 metric tons of onion is coming to Bangladesh from India

00:15 25 February 2024

World Bank MD Anna Bjerde to visit Bangladesh

World Bank MD Anna Bjerde to visit Bangladesh

Managing Director (MD) for operations at the World Bank (WB) Anna Bjerde arrives in Dhaka this evening on her first official visit to Bangladesh

15:33 24 February 2024