PM pays homage to Bangabandhu on Mujibnagar Day

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday paid glowing tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman by placing a wreath at his portrait ...

IMF sees slow, steady global growth

 The global economy is set for another year of slow but steady growth, the International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday, with US strength pushing ...

8 more KNF members detained with arms

A team of army personnel have arrested eight more members of the Kuki-Chin National Front (KNF) in a raid in Dhupanichhara Para area of 16 ...

Rain brings relief to Dhaka dwellers

A light rain coupled with thundershowers drenched Dhaka on Tuesday afternoon, bringing relief for Dhaka residents from scorching heat. The rain started around 3:15 pm and ...

US committed to supporting prosperity in Bangladesh: Peter Haas

US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas on Tuesday said Washington remains firmly committed to supporting both freedom and prosperity in Bangladesh to help Dhaka in ...

Rain likely in 4 divisions

Rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely to occur at one or two places in Dhaka, Mymensingh, Rangpur and Sylhet ...

Faridpur bus-pickup van collision leaves 12 dead

Twelve people were killed and several others injured in a collision between a bus and a pickup van at Kanaipur in Faridpur on Tuesday morning, ...

No more banks to be merged now: BB

Bangladesh Bank has said that no new bank proposals will be accepted until the merger of the five banks is completed. Spokesperson and Executive Director of ...

Sheikh Hasina's ship now looks to be sailing in smooth seas: US think-tank

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's journey to run Bangladesh is getting smooth as US officials, after the last general elections of Bangladesh, recognized the new government ...

Mild to moderate heat wave sweeps over country

Mild to moderate heat wave is sweeping over six divisions and other two northern districts. “Mild to moderate heat wave is sweeping over Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna, ...

Offices reopen today

 After five days of Eid and Pahela Baisakh vacations, offices, courts, banks and stock markets have reopened on   Monday. The people are returning to the ...

Bangladesh wants deescalating Iran-Israel tension: FM

 Foreign Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Sunday said Bangladesh wants to see that all countries would play effective role in deescalating the Iran-Israel tension ...

Pahela Baishakh celebrated

Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bengali New Year 1431, was celebrated today across the country upholding the rich cultural values and rituals of the ...

Somali pirates release hijacked Bangladeshi ship, its crews

 Somali pirates has released hijacked Bangladeshi cargo vessel MV Abdullah and it’s all 23 crew members after keeping hostage for 32 days, an official ...

PM greets countrymen on Pahela Baishakh

 Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Saturday issued a message greeting the countrymen on the occasion of Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bengali New Year ...

Nation set to celebrate Pahela Baishakh tomorrow

The country is set to celebrate Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bengali New Year-1431, tomorrow upholding the rich cultural values and rituals of the ...

Home Minister to visit Bandarban Saturday

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal will visit Bandarban Saturday to inspect the overall situation there as law enforcers on Thursday rescued Sonali Bank's manager Nizam ....

Govt takes firm stance against armed activities in CHT: Quader

Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today said the government has taken strict stance against terrorist activities prevailing ....

Stern action against bank robbers, arms snatchers: Home Minister

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal on Thursday vowed for taking stern action against those who were involved in armed attack and bank robbery in Bandarban.“Bank ....

15pc VAT to be imposed on metro rail tickets from July

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has decided to withdraw the tax exemption enjoyed by the Metro Rail authority from July this year.To this end, ....

Serve people to ensure future vote: PM to public representatives

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday asked the public representatives to serve the people to ensure vote in the future, saying providing service to the ....