Haji Salim denied bail

The Supreme Court chamber judge today (June 6, 2022) refused to grant bail to Awami League lawmaker Haji Md Salim in a corruption case in which the High Court has upheld his conviction and 10 years of jail sentence.
6 June 2022, 11:05 AM

No Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours, positivity rate now 0.99%

No Covid-19 deaths were reported in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
6 June 2022, 11:02 AM

'Bangladeshis leaving behind phones, cash, keys in Uber rides'

The Bangladeshi customers after their rides with ridesharing giant Uber are leaving three important accessories -- phones, cash and keys.
6 June 2022, 10:43 AM

Taka falls further, $1 now Tk 91.95

The local currency of Bangladesh fell by Tk 2.05 in the last two days in its value to Tk 91.95 against the US dollar.
6 June 2022, 09:56 AM

Those responsible for BM Depot fire will be punished: Home Minister

If anyone is found responsible for the fire at BM Container Depot in Chattogram’s Sitakunda, they will have to face punishment, Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal said.
6 June 2022, 09:39 AM

Rice to be imported privately for market stability: Food Minister

The government has decided to allow private firms to import duty free rice to keep the rice market stable.
6 June 2022, 09:23 AM

4 containers with chemicals identified at Ctg depot

There are four containers that still contain inflammable chemicals inside the BM Container Depot in Chattogram’s Sitakunda, the army said today.
6 June 2022, 08:50 AM

“Will give DNA sample, at least then my brother’s body can be identified”

Akhter Hossain (17) worked as a driver at BM Container Depot in Chattogram’s Sitakunda but since the devastating fire his family cannot find him.
6 June 2022, 07:18 AM

Brac Bank posts Tk 134 crore profit in Q1

Brac Bank has registered a profit after tax of Tk 134 crore in the January-March quarter of 2022 on a standalone basis.
5 June 2022, 14:35 PM

No legal bar to invite Khaleda to Padma Bridge inauguration: Law Minister

Law Minister Anisul Huq today (June 5, 2022) said there is no legal bar to invite BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia during the Padma Bridge’s inauguration ceremony.
5 June 2022, 14:00 PM

Default loans hit 27-month high

The overall default loans stood at Tk 113,441 crore as of March this year, up 19.30 per cent year-on-year and 9.84 per cent up from the three months ago period.
5 June 2022, 13:33 PM

“Please return my brother, dead or alive”

Md Rasel has been looking for his elder brother at Chittagong Medical College Hospital, holding a photo of him in hand.
5 June 2022, 12:40 PM

UP polls: EC orders to file case against AL chairman candidate

Election Commission today decided to file a case against Awami League (AL) chairman candidate for Banshkhali's Chambal Union Parishad as he said that he would “keep his men at polling booths to press the EVM buttons if voters fail to do so”. 
5 June 2022, 11:28 AM

No Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours, current positivity rate 0.79%

No Covid-19 deaths were reported in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
5 June 2022, 11:23 AM

Gas price will go up by 22.78% from this month

Bangladesh’s energy regulator has decided to increase gas price by 22.78 percent for all users, on average.
5 June 2022, 09:48 AM

“Negligence” in Ctg depot operation, State Minister for Shipping says

There has been negligence from those who run the BM Container Depot, State Minister for Shipping Khalid Mahmud Chowdhury today said about the fire incident at Sitakunda in Chattogram.
5 June 2022, 09:44 AM

Ctg depot fire: PM asks party activists to provide all-out support

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today expressed profound shock and sorrow at the loss of lives and injuries in the BM Container depot fire at Sitakunda in Chattogram.
5 June 2022, 08:39 AM

JS budget session begins today

The budget session, which will also be the 18th session of the 11th parliament, will begin today.
4 June 2022, 18:00 PM

Give ration to low-income people: Economists

The government should focus on restoring macroeconomic stability and providing rations to people who are financially insolvent and in the lower-income tier in the upcoming national budget for fiscal year 2022-23, recommended economists today.
4 June 2022, 15:46 PM

‘Tea production rises 61% since 2009’

Bangladesh produced 60,000 tonnes of tea in 2009, which increased to 96,510 tonnes in 2021, he said.
4 June 2022, 15:29 PM