Dhaka, Tuesday


16 April 2024


This is a deliberate, cold-blooded attack: Nato chief

This is a deliberate, cold-blooded attack: Nato chief

Russia`s "unjustified and unprovoked" attack on Ukraine is putting countless innocent lives at risk, says Nato`s secretary general

17:47 24 February 2022

MBBS admission process begins Feb 28

MBBS admission process begins Feb 28

The Directorate General of Medical Education published circular for MBBS admission in government and private medical colleges

17:42 24 February 2022

FTA to boost trade, investment with Malaysia: Tipu Munshi

FTA to boost trade, investment with Malaysia: Tipu Munshi

Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi has underscored the need for signing of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Malaysia to boost trade and investment between these two countries

17:26 24 February 2022

Ukraine seeks Indian intervention in ending Russian offensive

Ukraine seeks Indian intervention in ending Russian offensive

With Moscow launching a full-fledged attack on its eastern European neighbour, New Delhi on Thursday called for restraint from all sides as Ukraine sought Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s intervention in ending the Russian offensive

17:20 24 February 2022

At least 50 killed in Ukraine

At least 50 killed in Ukraine

At least 40 Ukrainian soldiers and 10 civilians died during the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia

17:12 24 February 2022

BB relaxes credit risk rating for borrowers

BB relaxes credit risk rating for borrowers

Under the latest changes, lenders will classify their clients as Excellent with having a score of 75, Good with a score of 65-75, Marginal with a score of 50-65, and Unacceptable with a score of 50

17:02 24 February 2022

Darkest hours since World War II: EU foreign policy chief

Darkest hours since World War II: EU foreign policy chief

A crescendo of condemnation is building as the world wakes up to Russia`s invasion of Ukraine

16:46 24 February 2022

Covid-19 deaths cross 29,000 mark

Covid-19 deaths cross 29,000 mark

Bangladesh’s coronavirus-related death toll rose to 29,005 as the health authorities registered 10 new deaths of the virus during the past 24 hours across the country till Thursday morning, showed the government data.

16:38 24 February 2022

Zuckerberg reveals AI projects to power Metaverse

Zuckerberg reveals AI projects to power Metaverse

Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg has unveiled several ambitious artificial-intelligence projects, describing AI as "the key to unlocking the Metaverse"

16:37 24 February 2022

Ukraine’s president offers weapons to anyone who wants them

Ukraine’s president offers weapons to anyone who wants them

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has also said that he will issue weapons to everyone who wants them, according to state media

16:36 24 February 2022

MPs demand two tier cigarette price, tobacco tax hike

MPs demand two tier cigarette price, tobacco tax hike

Eight parliament members demanded the introduction of a specific tax system instead of ad-valorem and increase in prices of all tobacco products

16:27 24 February 2022

Prince Harry launches lawsuit against UK newspaper publisher

Prince Harry launches lawsuit against UK newspaper publisher

Prince Harry is suing Associated Newspapers, one of Britain`s biggest newspaper publishers, for libel over a newspaper article alleging he attempted to keep details of his legal battle to reinstate his police protection secret from the public

16:18 24 February 2022

MCCI delegation meets commerce minister

MCCI delegation meets commerce minister

A delegation from MCCI led by its President Md Saiful Islam, had a meeting with Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi at his secretariat office on Wednesday

16:06 24 February 2022

Oil prices surge above $100 for first time since 2014

Oil prices surge above $100 for first time since 2014

Oil prices have surged above $100 per barrel after Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a military operation in Ukraine

15:59 24 February 2022

Books of Minister Mustafa Jabbar and ‘Nagad’s Managing Director unveiled

Books of Minister Mustafa Jabbar and ‘Nagad’s Managing Director unveiled

The books titled “Mustafa Jabbar, Ekaki Parbat Aarohi,” written on Mustafa Jabbar, minister for the ministry of posts, telecommunications and information technology, and “Digital Revolution Drives Finclusion,” by Tanvir A Mishuk, managing director of Nagad, were unveiled on Thursday

15:46 24 February 2022

Bangladesh exploring ways to move its citizens from Ukraine to Poland

Bangladesh exploring ways to move its citizens from Ukraine to Poland

Bangladesh asked its nationals in Ukraine on Thursday "to move to safer places" with Kyiv closing its airspace amid a Russian invasion while the country`s embassy in Poland is exploring ways to give Bangladeshis shelter

15:26 24 February 2022

Tripura CM appeals Bangladesh to invest in the state

Tripura CM appeals Bangladesh to invest in the state

Biplab Kumar Deb, the CM on Wednesday said Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has taken Bangladesh to a respectable position

15:15 24 February 2022

Dhaka stocks plunge triggered by Russian attack on Ukraine

Dhaka stocks plunge triggered by Russian attack on Ukraine

DSEX, the benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) decreased by over 109 points or 1.57 percent to settle at 6,839

15:05 24 February 2022

Ukraine shoots down 5 Russian jets, helicopter: Reports

Ukraine shoots down 5 Russian jets, helicopter: Reports

Ukrainian military claimed that they have shot down five Russian jets and helicopters in the eastern region, as Russian troops moved into the neighbouring country`s territories

14:55 24 February 2022

Seven dead after Russian bombing, say Ukrainian police

Seven dead after Russian bombing, say Ukrainian police

Seven people are known to have died in bombing by Russian forces, Ukrainian police say

14:39 24 February 2022

Elanga’s goal saves the night for United

Elanga’s goal saves the night for United

Atletico outplayed a sluggish United for the majority of the match at the Wanda Metropolitano and might have considered Joao Felix`s early goal scant reward heading into the second leg at Old Trafford in three weeks` time.

14:30 24 February 2022

Liverpool put half a dozen in Leeds’ net

Liverpool put half a dozen in Leeds’ net

Salah took his tally for the season to 27 in 31 appearances and set up a rare goal for Joel Matip as the Reds registered a ninth consecutive win in all competitions.

14:23 24 February 2022

Ukraine attack: EU preparing ‘massive package of sanctions’

Ukraine attack: EU preparing ‘massive package of sanctions’

European Commission Chief Ursula von der Leyen has warned that the European leaders would be presented with "a package of massive and targeted sanctions" for approval as Russian forces have entered Ukraine from north, south and east and there are reports of deaths at military bases

14:21 24 February 2022

AQI: Dhaka’s air quality remains unhealthy

AQI: Dhaka’s air quality remains unhealthy

Dhaka`s air quality continues to be `unhealthy`, but that`s good news for the residents of the densely populated capital of Bangladesh

14:02 24 February 2022