5 EZs to draw $5.5b investment by 2026: BEZA

The Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority, BEZA, expected that five economic zones would draw $5.5 billion worth investment by 2026...

2nd unit of Payra power plant resumes production

The second unit of Payra 1320-megawatt (MW) Thermal Power Plant resumed production on Monday night, January 7, after two months...

Prime Asia Univ students clash with police outside secretariat

Students from Prime Asia University clashed with police near the Bangladesh Secretariat on Tuesday (January 7) during their "March to the Ministry of Education" programme. The confrontation began around 2:30pm when a group of students attempted to enter the secretariat gate. Police intervened, leading to a chase and a subsequent clash.

Wahiduddin uncertain over textbook distribution

Education Adviser Wahiduddin Mahmud expressed uncertainty about when all students would receive their textbooks for the current academic year.

Govt appoints 1,000 students to assist traffic control

Govt depends on imports to boost rice, wheat stocks

Government foodgrain stocks have significantly declined, prompting urgent measures to replenish reserves. Current stock levels stand at just over 1.2 million tonnes, with rice accounting for about 8,00,000 tonnes and wheat making up the rest.

BB not satisfied with financial stability in 5 months

The Bangladesh Bank is not satisfied with the level of financial stability achieved over the past five months under the interim government. Despite some progress, significant challenges remain in stabilizing the country’s financial sector.

Indonesia formally joins BRICS block

Indonesia has formally joined the BRICS group, a bloc of emerging economies featuring Russia, China and others that is viewed as a counterweight to the West...

8 directors to make films on July Uprising

Under the "Remembering Monsoon Revolution" initiative by the Ministry of Cultural Affairs, eight filmmakers have been selected to lead workshops and produce medium-length films inspired by the July Uprising.

5 killed as train crashes into microbus in Faridpur

Five people were killed and four others injured when a Dhaka-bound train crashed into a microbus at Gerda in Faridpur around 11:30 am on Tuesday. The injured were taken to Faridpur Medical College Hospital.

95 killed in Tibet earthquake

A devastating earthquake in China's remote Tibet region killed at least 95 people and collapsed "many buildings" on Tuesday, state media reported, with tremors also felt in neighbouring Nepal's capital Kathmandu and parts of India.

220 Bangladeshis stranded at Kolkata airport arrive in Dhaka

A total of 220 Bangladeshis stranded at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata, have finally arrived in Dhaka. They were returning to Bangladesh from Malaysia.

Tulip refers herself for investigation over property allegations

Tulip Siddiq, the UK’s City Minister and Economic Secretary to the Treasury, has referred herself to the ministerial standards watchdog after days of allegations that she has lived in multiple properties tied to the ousted Bangladeshi government.

8 gunmen killed in clash with Mexico security forces

Security forces clashed with gunmen on Monday in one of Mexico's most violent states, leaving eight suspected criminals dead and three police officers injured, authorities said.

Canada’s PM Justin Trudeau announces resignation

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation Monday, saying he would leave office as soon as his party chooses a new leader, with slumping polls and internal division taking their toll.

Earthquake felt in Bangladesh

An earthquake was felt in several parts of Bangladesh, including Dhaka, on Tuesday morning. The tremor occurred at 7:05 am. However, no damage has been reported so far. The epicentre of the earthquake was located in Tibet, China, with a magnitude of 7.1 on the Richter scale.

Commission may quiz Hasina in India on BDR massacre

The National Independent Investigation Commission, tasked with probing the 2009 BDR massacre, has announced that it may travel to India to interrogate Sheikh Hasina, provided the Indian government permits such a move.

Virologists urge not to panic over HMPV

Concerns have emerged over the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), following reports of its outbreak in China, Japan, and cases in Malaysia and India. However, experts in Bangladesh stress that this is not a new virus and its severity remains low.

Metro passengers exempt from VAT for a year

Passengers using Dhaka's metro rail system, a fast-growing and essential public transport service, have been exempted from paying Value Added Tax (VAT) on all types of metro rail services. The National Board of Revenue (NBR) announced that this exemption will remain effective until December 31, 2025.

Promote Bangladesh abroad, Yunus asks BEPZA

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday asked Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) to promote Bangladesh abroad and bring more investments to the country's industrial sectors.