Leading towards a better tomorrow: the inspirational stories of Shehzad Munim

On the fourth episode of Preronar Kotha Season 03, we had the opportunity to speak to one such top executive from the corporate sector, considered a trailblazer in changing the perception about Bangladeshi leaders in business.
29 September 2022, 11:27 AM

2 Covid-19 deaths in 24hrs, current positivity rate 13.53%

Two people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8:00 am today (September 29, 2022), said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
29 September 2022, 11:26 AM

SSC question paper leak: Headmaster placed on 3-day remand in Kurigram

A local court today (September 29, 2022) placed Lutfar Rahman, headmaster of Nehal Uddin Pilot Girls' High School on a three-day remand in connection with question paper leak of SSC exams in Kurigram’s Bhurungamari upazila.
29 September 2022, 11:23 AM

Derogatory remarks about Bangabandhu: Shahriar Rashid’s son-in-law gets 7 years’ jail 

A Dhaka tribunal today sentenced the son-in-law of Shahriar Rashid Khan, an executed killer of Bangabandhu, to seven years’ rigorous imprisonment for his derogatory remarks about the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and for glorifying his killers on Facebook.
29 September 2022, 10:54 AM

DSE, CSE end in the black although most shares fall

The Dhaka and Chittagong stock exchanges rose marginally yesterday, snapping a three-day declining trend.
28 September 2022, 14:32 PM

NFBIs demand withdrawal of cap on deposit interest

The non-bank financial institutions have demanded withdrawal of the 7 per cent interest cap on deposit.
28 September 2022, 13:00 PM

CHT Commission urges govt to protect indigenous people in Lama

International Chittagong Hill Tracts Commission (CHT Commission) expresses its grave concern over the “ongoing violence” on indigenous people in Lama upazila of Bandarban.
28 September 2022, 10:57 AM

No Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours, positivity rate now 14.07%

No Covid-19 deaths were reported in 24 hours till 8am today (September 28, 2022), said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
28 September 2022, 10:35 AM

Eden College BCL vice-president sues 8 including its president, secretary

Eight leaders and activists of Eden Mohila College’s Chhatra League unit, including its president and general secretary, were sued today on charge of making an attempt to kill its vice-president on September 24.
28 September 2022, 08:33 AM

BNP to hold rallies in divisional headquarters from October 8

BNP has announced to hold rallies in divisional headquarters from October 8, protesting the price hikes of the daily essentials and fuel and also killing of its activists during recent protest programme.
28 September 2022, 06:48 AM

FBCCI teams up with New York chamber to boost bilateral trade

The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) and Greater New York Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNYCCI) have recently joined hands to boost bilateral trade between Bangladesh and the United States of America.
27 September 2022, 14:32 PM

Technical job fair takes place in Dhaka

A daylong fair for technical jobs took place at PSC Convention Hall in the capital’s Mirpur today with thousands thronging to bag their desired jobs.
27 September 2022, 14:01 PM

Nagad gets interim licence extension for sixth time

The Bangladesh Bank has once again renewed the interim licence of Nagad as the Bangladesh Post Office (BPO) could not form a subsidiary to run the mobile financial service within the deadline.
27 September 2022, 13:18 PM

Ctg port must speed up goods delivery: experts

The Chattogram port must fast-track the unloading of goods, install modern equipment, and improve service quality in order to cut congestion and facilitate Bangladesh’s fast-expanding global trade, speakers said today.
27 September 2022, 13:10 PM

Chhatra Dal leaders say 10-12 injured in attack by BCL men at DU

Chhatra Dal leaders of the newly formed committee were attacked allegedly by Chhatra League (BCL) leaders and activists in front of Sir AF Rahman Hall at Dhaka University today (September 27, 2022).
27 September 2022, 13:02 PM

‘Go for regulatory reforms to attract more EU investment’

Bangladesh should go for regulatory and taxation reforms along with building level playing fields for local and foreign firms to attract more foreign direct investment from the European Union, EU Ambassador Charles Whiteley said today.
27 September 2022, 12:51 PM

1 Covid-19 death recorded in 24hrs, current positivity rate 15.42%

One person died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8:00am today (September 27, 2022), said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
27 September 2022, 11:18 AM

Stocks keep falling

Most shares on the Dhaka and Chittagong stock exchanges dropped today as economic uncertainty at home and abroad persists, prompting the key indices to retreat for the third consecutive day.
27 September 2022, 11:09 AM

Flawed regulation sends wrong signals to private submarine cables in Bangladesh

The government has issued three submarine cable licenses to Summit Communications, CdNet Communications and Metacore Subcom Ltd. Last bastion of state-owned monopoly in telecoms will fall once the private cables emerge from the Bay of Bengal.
27 September 2022, 02:00 AM

Influential US trade bodies want GSP's reactivation

The American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA) along with 270 other trade bodies has urged the US Congress for reactivating the Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) for the convenience of the American traders.
26 September 2022, 12:34 PM