Prothom Alo
Inward remittance rises to $2.04b in April
Bangladesh has received a total of $2.04 billion in remittance in April, which is slightly higher from $1.99 billion in the previous month, according to ...
The Financial Express
Power and energy sector likely to get Tk 804b allocation in next two fiscals
The government has set a target to allocate Tk 804 billion for the power and energy sector in the next two fiscals as it attaches ...
Somoy News
Arakan Army abducts 10 Bangladeshi fishermen from Naf River
In a distressing development, members of Myanmar's separatist armed group, the Arakan Army, have reportedly abducted 10 Bangladeshi fishermen from the Naf River in Cox's ...
The Financial Express
More heatwaves in May, fears of cyclone: Met office
After an arid and exhausting April, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department is forecasting more heatwaves, along with nor'wester storms, in May. The second half of the current ...
Jagonews
Milton Samadder put on 3-day remand
A court in Dhaka has placed Child & Old Age Care chairman Milton Samadder on a three-day remand in a case filed for allegedly giving ...
The Daily Star
Secondary schools to reopen Saturday, primary on Sunday
Academic activities at all secondary-level educational institutions will resume on Saturday, the Ministry of Education said today. The ministry's Public Relations Officer (PRO) MA Khair confirmed ...
The Daily Star
Exports fall in April
Bangladesh's exports fell in April of 2024 because of slowing shipments of garments and a continuous downturn in the other major sectors. The nation shipped $3.91 ...
The Business Standard
Remittance inflow rises to $2.43 billion in April during Eid
*The flow of inward remittances rose to $2.43 billion in April – the month of Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations.* The amount is 21.3% higher than the same month ...
Jagonews
PM wants people to elect representatives freely in upazila election
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said she wants a free, fair and neutral upazila election so people can elect their representatives of their choices. "I ...
Somoy News
LPG prices go down in Bangladesh; relief for consumers
In a welcome development for consumers, the prices of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) have once again witnessed a downward trend in Bangladesh. The latest reduction comes ...
Jagonews
Secondary schools to reopen on Saturday
All the secondary schools, madrasas and technical institutions which were closed due to heat wave condition will reopen across the country on Saturday. MA Khayer, Information ...
Somoy News
UZ polls: PM Hasina concerned over nepotism in fielding candidates
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has issued a directive regarding the upcoming upazila parishad elections, emphasising the importance of neutrality and fairness in the electoral process. In ...
The Daily Star
Opinion / Are schools open? Simple issue unnecessarily complicated
Are the secondary schools and colleges open today? It is very likely that no one can answer this seemingly simple question with certainty. It's because the education ...
Jagonews
2 cases filed against Milton Samadder
Two separate cases were filed against ‘Child & Old Age Care’ founder and chairman Milton Samadder with Mirpur Model Police Station in Dhaka on Thursday. The ...
The Daily Star
Thailand trip a step forward in efforts to protect economic interests: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina declared her recent six-day trip to Thailand as a landmark success, aimed at safeguarding Bangladesh's economic interests and elevating its regional ...
Somoy News
Direction for reopening primary schools in Bangladesh
Primary schools across the nation are set to resume operations from Sunday (May 5), following a directive from the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education. This ...
The Daily Star
Rain likely in Dhaka, four other divisions
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) forecasts rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind in parts of five divisions, including Dhaka, in 24 ...
Prothom Alo
Upazila elections AL executive committee meeting skips issue of ‘relatives’ to avoid contention
There was no discussion on upcoming upazila polls during the meeting of Awami League’s central executive committee to avoid any contention in front of the ...
Jagonews
Dr Yunus gets bail in money embezzlement case
A Dhaka court has granted bail to Grameen Telecom Chairman and Nobel Laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus and 13 others in a case filed for allegedly ...
Somoy News
Heatwave threatens medicine quality in Bangladesh, experts seek urgent measures
In the grip of a relentless heat wave spanning the nation for the past two weeks, a silent crisis looms over public health: the quality ...
Prothom Alo
Education ministry decides on school schedule on Friday, Saturday
No decision has been made on keeping educational institutions open on Friday, said the education ministry in a Facebook post on Tuesday night. The ministry in ...