The stock market came back to its rising trend as investors preferred buying more shares of well-performing companies today.

The High Court today gave the responsibility to lawyers concerned for an amicable settlement to the domestic disputes between Bangladesh-born US citizen Imran Sharif and his wife Japanese national Eriko Nakano, as they could not reach any solution.

A high-powered committee will be formed by Sunday to resolve the issues of paying cash incentive to the non-bonded garment exporters, Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi said today.

The 14th session of 11th parliament was postponed this afternoon after a total of seventh sittings as the brief session started on September 1 maintaining health guidelines amid Covid-19 pandemic.

Five global tech firms paid Tk 4.6 crore as value added tax (VAT) in August with social media giant facebook depositing the highest amount, which reflects the growing desire of businesses to advert about their product and services in the digital sphere.

Existence of seven government primary schools is under threat in three upazilas of Faridpur as banks of the Padma and the Modhumoti rivers continue to be eroded fast.

Six Bangladeshis who were recently evacuated from Afghanistan and flown to Spain were repatriated from the European country yesterday.

The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) accused Pakistan of diverting boats and vehicles intended for carrying relief materials for military use. In a formal note to the UN Secretary General U Thant, the FAO brought this charge against Pakistan.

Several opposition leaders came down heavily on the health minister in parliament yesterday for the sorry state of the health sector, especially widespread corruption and mismanagement.

Thirty-one Facebook pages have been deactivated for their alleged involvement in spreading rumours on the stock market, according to a disclosure made by Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC).

The Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA) has removed Hemayet Ullah from the post of CEO of Fareast Islami Life Insurance Company, said an official of IDRA.

In a bid to bring about discipline in the rescheduling of loans by non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs), Bangladesh Bank has announced that these institutions cannot reschedule a loan more than three times.

The High Court today granted anticipatory bail to accused Ehteshamul Haque Bhola for four weeks in a case filed for the gruesome murder of Mahmuda Khanam Mitu, wife of former superintendent of police (SP) of Chattogram Babul Akter in June, 2016.

Bangladesh and Australia today signed the Trade and Investment Framework Arrangement (TIFA) to attract investment and remove trade barriers between the two countries through discussion.

Around 400 trucks carrying imported goods from India are waiting to unload goods at the Burimari land port of Patgram upazila in Lalmonirhat due to a space shortage in customs’ warehouses.

The High Court today directed the government to relocate all structures, except a mosque, from a public park (for children) in Jhenaidah municipality area.

The stockmarket bounced back today after experiencing a profit booking session yesterday.

The Bangladesh government issued an order asking all East Bengali diplomats abroad to either opt for Bangladesh within a fortnight or face condemnation as traitors to the cause of Bangladesh.

Prime Minister and Leader of the House Sheikh Hasina reiterated her call to the countrymen, particularly the lawmakers, to follow the health guidelines properly as she joined a discussion on an obituary motion at parliament.

Inspector General of Police Benazir Ahmed yesterday asked field-level police officials to further enhance the quality of the investigation into cases.