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CA urges fresh pledge on Nababarsha to build new Bangladesh

08:21 AM, 14 Apr 2025 Monday

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has greeted the countrymen on the occasion of Bangla new year 1432.

Soybean oil prices rise by Tk 14 per litre

09:58 PM, 13 Apr 2025 Sunday

After weeks of negotiations between the government and edible oil production and marketing companies, a price hike of Tk 14 per litre for soybean oil has been announced. According to the new pricing structure, bottled soybean oil now costs Tk 189 per litre, up from the previous rate of Tk 175.

Nation set to celebrate Pahela Baishakh on Monday

09:58 PM, 13 Apr 2025 Sunday

The nation is all set to celebrate Pahela Baishakh, the first day of the Bengali New Year 1432, on Monday with vibrant festivities, cultural programmes and traditional enthusiasm...

Rajuk plot graft: Arrest warrants for Hasina, Rehana, Tulip, others

08:30 PM, 13 Apr 2025 Sunday

A Dhaka court on Sunday issued arrest warrants against former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, her sister Sheikh Rehana and 51 other accused in three separate cases filed over alleged abuse of power in acquiring 30 kathas of land from Rajuk...

Ireland set 236-run target for Bangladesh

07:53 PM, 13 Apr 2025 Sunday

Ireland posted a 236-run challenging target for Bangladesh in the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier at Lahore in Pakistan on Sunday, April 13...

HC questions legality of model Meghna’s arrest

07:12 PM, 13 Apr 2025 Sunday

The High Court on Sunday issued a rule asking the government to explain why the arrest of model Meghna Alam should not be declared illegal.

Investment summit secures Tk 3,100cr in commitments: Ashik

06:57 PM, 13 Apr 2025 Sunday

The recently concluded four-day Bangladesh Investment Summit has secured commitments worth Tk 3,100 crore, according to Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun, Executive Chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA).

Vision Emporium introduces 'Umrah Kafela’ offer

06:51 PM, 13 Apr 2025 Sunday

Vision Emporium, electronics retail chain shop of RFL group, has launched its latest customer-centric campaign named ‘Umrah Kafela’...

Pvt sector calls for business-friendly budget to sustain economic growth

06:29 PM, 13 Apr 2025 Sunday

In a bid to sustain Bangladesh’s economic growth momentum, private sector leaders have urged the government to adopt measures that enhance revenue collection while easing the overall tax management system.

Evaly's Rasel, Shamima jailed for 3 yrs in embezzlement case

06:27 PM, 13 Apr 2025 Sunday

A Dhaka court has sentenced Evaly's Managing Director Md Rassel and his wife Shamima Nasrin, also chairman of the e-commerce platform, to three years in jail and fined them Tk 5,000 each in an embezzlement case...

Gross forex reserves reach $26.15b

05:37 PM, 13 Apr 2025 Sunday

Bangladesh's gross foreign exchange reserves have reached $26.15 billion, according to the latest data from Bangladesh Bank. The gross reserve, which reflects the total stock of foreign currency holdings, is one of the key indicators of a country's economic stability.

China to finance 1000-bed hospital in Bangladesh

05:30 PM, 13 Apr 2025 Sunday

China will finance building a 1000-bed hospital in Rangpur as a gift for Bangladesh to celebrate the 50 years of bilateral relations of both countries...

Reserve heist: AL govt ordered not to name BB staff in chargesheet

05:12 PM, 13 Apr 2025 Sunday

The Awami League government had instructed the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) not to include the names of central bank officials in the chargesheet related to the infamous Bangladesh Bank reserve theft, revealed Law Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul.

'Except Israel' clause reinstated in Bangladeshi passports

04:31 PM, 13 Apr 2025 Sunday

The clause "Except Israel" has been reinstated in Bangladeshi passports, according to an official notification issued on April 7.

Gas prices hiked for new industrial consumers, captive plants

04:21 PM, 13 Apr 2025 Sunday

The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has announced a significant increase in gas prices for new industrial consumers and captive power producers, while existing industries will continue to pay the same rates.

Process to arrest Meghna wasn’t appropriate: Asif Nazrul

03:59 PM, 13 Apr 2025 Sunday

The process of arresting model Meghna Alam was not appropriate, said Law Adviser Asif Nazrul said on Sunday, April 13...

Pahela Baishakh symbol of harmony in Bangladesh: Yunus

03:39 PM, 13 Apr 2025 Sunday

Extending greetings to all on occasions of Pahela Baishakh, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Sunday said they are members of one family upholding harmony...

5.5-magnitude earthquake hits central Myanmar

02:45 PM, 13 Apr 2025 Sunday

A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar at approximately 8:54 am local time on Sunday, according to the country's Department of Meteorology and Hydrology.

47th BCS preliminary exam rescheduled to Aug 8

02:18 PM, 13 Apr 2025 Sunday

The date for the 47th BCS Preliminary Examination has been postponed. According to a new decision, the exam will now begin on August 8.

Rezaul Karim removed as DB chief

01:58 PM, 13 Apr 2025 Sunday

Rezaul Karim Mallick, the chief of the Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), has been removed from his position. The decision was disclosed in a notification signed by DMP Commissioner Sheikh Md Sajjat Ali on Sunday, April 13.