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Investment summit secures Tk 3,100cr in commitments: Ashik
06:57 PM, 13 Apr 2025 SundayThe 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 SundayVision 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 SundayIn 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 SundayA 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 SundayBangladesh'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 SundayChina 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 SundayThe 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 SundayThe 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 SundayThe 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 SundayThe 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 SundayExtending 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 SundayA 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 SundayThe 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 SundayRezaul 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.
Action if negligence found in Charukola security: RAB DG
01:06 PM, 13 Apr 2025 SundayRAB Director General AKM Shahidur Rahman has said that an investigation is underway to determine whether there were any lapses in the security arrangements at the Faculty of Fine Arts (Charukola) in connection with the burning of fascist motifs.
Yunus lays foundation stone of Sampriti Bhaban
12:07 PM, 13 Apr 2025 SundayChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus laid the foundation stone of the Sampriti Bhaban at the International Buddhist Monastery in the capital on Sunday. He attended the ceremony as the chief guest at a programme organised by the Bangladesh Buddhist Federation.
BBIN countries agree on protocol for regional vehicle movement
11:15 AM, 13 Apr 2025 SundayA decade after signing the Motor Vehicles Agreement (MVA) for the regulation of passenger, personal and cargo vehicular traffic between Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal (BBIN), the four South Asian nations have finalised the text of protocol to ensure smooth transport.
Guangzhou tops list of most polluted cities; Dhaka ranks 5th
10:31 AM, 13 Apr 2025 SundayGuangzhou, a major city in China, has topped the list of cities with the worst air pollution. Meanwhile, Bangladesh’s capital, Dhaka, ranked fifth on the list.
Sudan paramilitaries kill 100 people in Darfur attack: UN
09:55 AM, 13 Apr 2025 SundayThe Sudanese paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has carried out a two-day attack on famine-hit camps for displaced people in the Darfur region that killed more than 100 people, including 20 children and nine aid workers, according to the United Nations.
De Bruyne leads Man City comeback, Arsenal held by Brentford
09:18 AM, 13 Apr 2025 SundayKevin De Bruyne inspired a Manchester City fightback from two goals down to beat Crystal Palace 5-2, while Arsenal's 1-1 draw with Brentford on Saturday edged Liverpool closer to the Premier League title.