Brunei Sultan to visit Bangladesh on October 13-15

Brunei Darussalam Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah will be visiting Bangladesh from October 13 to 15.
5 October 2022, 07:33 AM

Power outage disrupts banks' ATM services

The services automated teller machine (ATM) of banks faced a disruption in many areas due to the partial failure of the national grid.
4 October 2022, 16:03 PM

An evening without lights: Power outage in pictures

Some parts of the country including the capital have been witnessing blackout since this afternoon (October 4, 2022) due to the national grid line failure. Below are some photos of how commuters, shop keepers and patients in the hospitals have been suffering due to the power outage.
4 October 2022, 15:35 PM

1 Covid-19 death in 24 hours, positivity rate now 13.8%

One person died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8:00am today (October 4, 2022), said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
4 October 2022, 14:31 PM

Patients suffer, hospital authorities worried as nation in the grips of blackout

Patients in several hospitals in Dhaka and Chattogram cities have been suffering as many parts of the country have been experiencing power outage since this afternoon.
4 October 2022, 13:54 PM

3 Bangladeshi peacekeepers die in IED blast at Central African Republic

Three Bangladeshi peacekeepers died after their vehicle in the Central African Republic struck an improvised explosive device (IED) in the early hours of Tuesday (October 4, 2022).
4 October 2022, 13:31 PM

Long queues at petrol pump to buy generator fuel

After the national grid line failure this afternoon, people from residential and other complexes rushed to nearby petrol pumps to purchase fuel for powering their generators.
4 October 2022, 12:42 PM

Turkish businesses urged to invest in Bangladesh

Turkish businesses can consider the 100 economic zones and 28 high-tech parks of Bangladesh as their preferred investment destinations, Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Rizwan Rahman said today.
4 October 2022, 11:55 AM

Dhaka power supply to be restored by 8pm: Palak

Power supply to all areas of Dhaka city will be restored by 8pm today (October 4, 2022).
4 October 2022, 11:32 AM

Stocks return to black

Stocks in Bangladesh returned to the black today thanks to higher participation of investors after experiencing a one-day fall yesterday, which had broken a four-day gaining streak of the market.
4 October 2022, 11:16 AM

4 Bangladeshi peacekeepers injured in IED blast at Central African Republic

Four Bangladeshi peacekeepers were injured after their vehicle in the Central African Republic struck on an improvised explosive device (IED) in the early hours of Tuesday.
4 October 2022, 11:04 AM

Emerald Oil opens branch in Japan to boost export

Emerald Oil, one of the early entrants in the domestic rice bran oil market, has established a new branch in Japan last month as part of its plan to export its product to the island nation.
4 October 2022, 10:16 AM

‘Govt-approved vehicle tracking systems can help in reducing road accidents’

Proper use of government-approved vehicle tracking systems (VTSs) can help in management of private, commercial and mass transport and control drivers’ movement, which will eventually play a big role in reducing road accidents, an expert said today.
3 October 2022, 17:06 PM

2 Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours, positivity rate 12%

Two people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8:00 am today (October 3, 2022), said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
3 October 2022, 11:50 AM

Kumari Puja being observed after 2 years

People of Hindu community are observing ‘Kumari Puja’ on the Maha Ashtami of five-day long Durga Puja across the country today (October 3, 2022} after two years of hiatus caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
3 October 2022, 11:12 AM

Khaleda Zia to lead “simultaneous movement” with like-minded parties: Fakhrul

BNP today said its “simultaneous movement” to oust the government from the office will be launched under the leadership of its chairperson Khaleda Zia.
3 October 2022, 10:40 AM

Death of ASP Shipon: Court again asks PBI to submit report by November 2

A Dhaka court has again asked Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) to submit -- by November 2 -- the report on further investigation into the case filed over death of ASP Anisul Karim Shipon on November 9, 2020.
3 October 2022, 09:15 AM

55-year-old Balayet now a journalism student at State University

Md Balayet Sheikh, who participated in the entry tests of different universities at the age of 55, finally got admitted to the Department of Journalism, Communication and Media Studies at State University of Bangladesh in Dhaka.
3 October 2022, 08:06 AM

PM leaves London for Dhaka

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today left London on her way back home from Washington DC of the USA.
3 October 2022, 07:56 AM

Low pressure in Bay: More rain likely in 24 hours

More rains are likely to drench Bangladesh in 24 hours commencing 9 am today (October 3, 2022) as the low-pressure area over North Bay and adjoining central Bay now lies over Northwest Bay and adjoining West central Bay, said the weather department.
3 October 2022, 07:01 AM