Dengue claims two lives, 923 patients hospitalised in a day

At least two dengue patients died at different hospitals across the country in the last 24 hours till 8am today (October 26, 2022), according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
26 October 2022, 11:34 AM

No Covid-19 death, 196 cases reported in 24 hours

At least 196 new cases of Covid-19 were recorded in 24 hours till 8am today (October 26, 2022), said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
26 October 2022, 10:32 AM

Dr Jahangir Kabir’s institution fined Tk 3.5 lakh

National Consumers' Right Protection (NCRP) fined Tk 3.5 lakh to Ultimate Organic Life, an institution owned by lifestyle modifier Dr Muhammad Jahangir Kabir, over various product-related issues.
26 October 2022, 10:00 AM

“There’s no Hawa Bhaban to share your profits with”

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (October 26, 2022) asked businessmen to place Bangladesh and its people before profits.
26 October 2022, 09:47 AM

Indian architect travels 85-km on foot to reach Bangladesh

Kolkata-based architect Gita Balakrishnan reached Benapole border in Bangladesh today four days after she started her journey to Dhaka to enhance harmony between India and Bangladesh.
26 October 2022, 09:32 AM

3-day US Trade Show begins Thursday

The three-day US Trade Show will begin in the capital on October 27 to showcase American products and services in Bangladesh and give a boost to the bilateral trade.
25 October 2022, 14:45 PM

City Group to sell Tk 95 a kg sugar from tomorrow through trucks

Leading consumer goods processor City Group today announced that it will start selling Teer branded packaged sugar at Tk 95 a kilogramme from tomorrow in the capital.
25 October 2022, 14:27 PM

Panel to investigate Gemini Sea Food’s unusual stock price hike

The stock market regulator today formed an investigation committee to find whether any market manipulation is responsible for the recent unusual share price hike of Gemini Sea Food.
25 October 2022, 13:45 PM

Mutual cooperation will help trade with Vietnam to cross $2 billion: DCCI

The bilateral trade between Bangladesh and Vietnam hit $739.89 million in fiscal year 2020-21 and it could be enhanced to $2 billion through mutual cooperation, exchange of business delegation and joint research.
25 October 2022, 13:20 PM

Local firm Pacific Attires to invest $31.75 million in Chattogram EPZ

Bangladeshi company Pacific Attires Ltd will invest Tk 31.75 million to set up a high-end garments manufacturing industry in Chattogram Export Processing Zone (CEPZ).
25 October 2022, 11:33 AM

Dredger sinks in Bay: One dead body recovered

Body of one of the eight workers who went missing since Monday night (October 24, 2022) in the Sandwip channel of the Bay of Bengal has been recovered, while the seven others remain missing and are feared dead.
25 October 2022, 11:17 AM

Stocks return to black despite sluggish turnover

The prime index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) returned to the black today after falling for two days while the turnover went below the mark of Tk 650 crore thanks to low participation of investors.
25 October 2022, 11:17 AM

1 Covid-19 death in 24hrs, positivity rate 5.70%

One person died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8 am today (October 25, 2022), said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
25 October 2022, 10:36 AM

Cyclone Sitrang: Barishal sees highest 324mm rainfall

Barishal witnessed the highest 324 millimeters (mm) rain due to cyclonic storm Sitrang in the last 24 hours till 6am today (October 25, 2022).  
25 October 2022, 09:17 AM

2 policemen, an accused dead in Tangail road accident

Two police constables and an accused of a case died and two others sustained injuries when a microbus hit a truck from behind in Madhupur upazila of Tangail last night (October 24, 2022).
25 October 2022, 08:04 AM

200 injured birds rescued from Shaheed Minar, secretariat areas after storm

Members of the Wildlife Crime Control Unit of the Forest Department have rescued 200 birds, injured during the storm in the capital last night (October 24, 2022)
25 October 2022, 07:03 AM

Launch service resumes across the country after 24hrs

Launch operations have resumed across the country this morning after 24 hours of suspension due to cyclone Sitrang. 
25 October 2022, 06:03 AM

Panel to investigate DSE’s trading halt for technical glitch

The stock market regulator has formed an investigation committee to find the reasons behind the technical glitch that kept trading at the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) halted for around three hours today.
24 October 2022, 13:12 PM

Cyclone Sitrang: PM directs officials to act fast

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is monitoring developments centering cyclone Sitrang round the clock and giving necessary instructions to the government officials to minimize possible loss of lives and properties.
24 October 2022, 10:02 AM

‘Sitrang’ to cross Patuakhali, Barguna at 6am tomorrow

Cyclone ‘Sitrang’ will lash in land this evening (October 24, 2022) and its Center will hit around 6am tomorrow (October 25, 2022), said State Minister for Disaster Management and Relief Md Enamur Rahman.
24 October 2022, 09:39 AM