US announces more than $170m for Rohingyas in and outside Myanmar

The US today announced more than $170 million in additional humanitarian assistance for Rohingya inside and outside Myanmar, as well as for host communities in Bangladesh.
23 September 2022, 09:05 AM

PM invites US to make larger investments in Bangladesh

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday (September 22, 2022) called upon the US investors to make investments in various sectors that included renewable energy, shipbuilding, automobile and pharmaceuticals in Bangladesh saying that Bangladesh is pleased to offer a special economic zone for them. 
23 September 2022, 06:33 AM

Six banks asked to spend forex business profits for CSR

The six banks are Standard Chartered Bangladesh, Brac Bank, Dutch-Bangla Bank, The City Bank, Southeast Bank and Prime Bank.
22 September 2022, 14:36 PM

Shwapna Bhowmick now Marks and Spencer’s head for Bangladesh, India

Bangladesh-born Shwapna Bhowmick has been promoted to play the role of the head of Bangladesh and India operations of British retail giant Marks and Spencer (M&S).
22 September 2022, 14:11 PM

Panel to probe suspicious disclosure of Bay Leasing

The stock market regulator will investigate whether Bay Leasing and Investment has used unfair means while preparing its financial report as the company’s earnings swung significantly in 2021.
22 September 2022, 13:54 PM

2 teachers relieved of duty for not letting students wearing vermilion enter exam hall

The Narsingdi Government Girls' High School authorities have relieved two teachers of their duties for barring four female examinees, who were wearing vermilion and conch bangles, from entering the SSC examination center in Narsingdi.
22 September 2022, 13:21 PM

Was BFF's reception for SAFF champions a vanity show?

There are several criticisms about the celebration of the female national team and the overall management of the Bangladesh Football Federation. Have the winners received the recognition they truly deserve?
22 September 2022, 12:58 PM

Palm super oil price cut by Tk 12, sugar by Tk 6

The government today cut the retail prices of loose palm super oil by Tk 12 a litre and packaged and loose sugar by Tk 6 per kilogramme (kg).
22 September 2022, 12:42 PM

Stock turnover continues falling

The turnover at the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) fell today, but the prime index rose slightly although most of the stocks struggled the whole day to get buyers amid thin participation of investors.
22 September 2022, 10:34 AM

Forex reserves now below $37 billion

Bangladesh’s foreign exchange reserves today dipped below $37 billion due to high import payments against the slower than expected export earnings.
21 September 2022, 16:21 PM

ILFSL to issue shares against deposit, loan payment

Scam-hit International Leasing Financial Services Ltd (ILFSL) has decided to offer shares of the company against its deposit and loan payments as part of its effort to revive the company.
21 September 2022, 13:45 PM

Breaking new grounds: the inspirational stories of Zaved Akhtar

Zaved Akhtar, managing director and CEO of Unilever Bangladesh Limited, shared the stories of his successes, his inspirations and what drives him in his aspiration to break new grounds.
21 September 2022, 12:51 PM

Six local firms, Beza team up for $457 million investment

Six Bangladeshi companies today signed a land lease agreement with the Bangladesh Economic Zone Authority (Beza) to invest $457 million at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Shilpa Nagar in Chattogram and Sabrang Tourism Park in Cox's Bazar.
21 September 2022, 12:06 PM

1 dengue patient dead, 431 hospitalised in 24 hours

One dengue patient died while 431 patients were admitted to different hospitals across the country in 24 hours till 8:00 am today (September 21, 2022), according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
21 September 2022, 11:18 AM

Stock index, turnover both fall

Both the turnover and the prime index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) fall today amid thin participation of the investors.
21 September 2022, 10:53 AM

No Covid-19 deaths in 24hrs, positivity rate 14.73%

No Covid-19 deaths were reported in 24 hours till 8am today (September 21, 2022), said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
21 September 2022, 10:23 AM

JP’s new Rangpur convener committee without Ranga approved

Jatiya Party's Rangpur District Convener Committee has been approved, excluding Moshiur Rahman Ranga, who was the presidium member and the chief whip of the opposition in Jatiya Sangsad.
21 September 2022, 10:00 AM

PM urges UN, int’l community for intensified role in Rohingya repatriation

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday (September 20, 2022) reiterated her call to the international community and the United Nations (UN) to play intensified role in solving the Rohingya crisis by repatriating the forcibly displaced Myanmar nationals to their motherland.
21 September 2022, 08:06 AM

3 teachers held over SSC question paper leak in Kurigram

Three teachers have been detained for their alleged involvement in leaking question paper of two subjects of SSC examinations at Bhurungamari upazila in Kurigram.
21 September 2022, 07:37 AM

“Even a fool would laugh hearing your words”

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today (September 20, 2022) termed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s remark on fair elections under Awami League government “ridiculous”.
20 September 2022, 16:11 PM