‘Unemployed graduates outnumber ones with no degree’

The rate of unemployment is high among graduated youths than the ones with no graduation degree, said AKM Fahim Mashroor, CEO of bdjobs.com.
1 September 2022, 12:50 PM

One dies of dengue, 176 hospitalised in 24 hours

One dengue patient died while 176 patients were admitted to hospitals across the country in 24 hours till 8:00am today (September 1, 2022).
1 September 2022, 12:49 PM

Hundreds of BNP men, 18 policemen injured in clashes in 3 districts

Hundreds of BNP leaders and activists and 18 policemen were injured in clashes between police and BNP men in Manikganj, Netrakona, and Rangpur districts today (September 1, 2022).
1 September 2022, 12:27 PM

US-Bangla launches Dhaka-Bangkok, Chattogram-Kolkata flights

US-Bangla Airlines, a private air operator of the country, today (September 1, 2022) launched two international flights -- Dhaka-Bangkok and Chattogram-Kolkata routes.
1 September 2022, 11:53 AM

Govt may subsidise diesel for farmers:  Agriculture Minister

Like fertiliser, the government would consider giving subsidies to farmers for diesel, Agriculture Minister Muhammad Abdur Razzaque said today.
1 September 2022, 11:41 AM

FBCCI seeks Jica’s assistance to set up lab at ports

The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) has sought cooperation from Japan International Cooperation Agency (Jica) to establish lab facilities at land, sea and international airports in Bangladesh.
1 September 2022, 11:22 AM

Dutch, Bangladeshi firms to invest 6 million euros in aquaculture

The Dutch government has teamed up with some Bangladeshi companies to invest 6 million euros to ensure sustainable growth of Bangladesh’s aquaculture sector.
1 September 2022, 11:07 AM

Businessman sued for abetting Falu hiding wealth info: ACC

Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed a case against businessman Ashfaque Uddin Ahmed on charge of abetting BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s adviser Mosaddek Ali Falu in concealing information about Tk 9.57 crore.
1 September 2022, 11:05 AM

Maintain austerity as prices of essentials shoot up: PM   

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (September 1, 2022) reiterated her call to the countrymen to put concentration on boosting food production, savings and showing austerity in all stages in the wake of global crisis.
1 September 2022, 10:26 AM

Stocks’ rally continues

Dhaka and Chattogram stock exchanges continued their rally today. 
1 September 2022, 10:07 AM

Sandhani Life Insurance’s profit up slightly

Sandhani Life Insurance Company Ltd reported a slightly higher profit in the year that ended on December 31, 2021. 
1 September 2022, 08:47 AM

Nahee Aluminum takes up Tk 27 crore project

Nahee Aluminum Composite Panel Ltd has decided to invest Tk 27 crore under a project to manufacture five types of products.  
1 September 2022, 08:42 AM

Bida, US venture capital firm to work together to attract FDI

The Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (Bida) has joined hands with US-based venture capital firm Anchorless Bangladesh to attract and facilitate targeted global investments and jointly promote investment opportunities in Bangladesh and abroad.
31 August 2022, 16:13 PM

‘US dollar hoarders will face stern action’

Punitive actions will be taken against people who have hoarded US dollars illegally, the Bangladesh Bank said today.
31 August 2022, 12:19 PM

One dies of dengue, 251 hospitalised in 24 hours

One dengue patient died while 251 patients were admitted to hospitals across the country in 24 hours till 8:00am today (August 31, 2022).
31 August 2022, 12:04 PM

1 Covid-19 death reported in 24 hours

One person died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8am today (August 31, 2022), said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
31 August 2022, 11:23 AM

Only 6% private hospitals had licences in 2019

Only six percent of the private hospitals were found to have licences during an assessment conducted in the country in 2019.
31 August 2022, 11:13 AM

Two Bangladeshi expatriates drown in New York lake

Two Bangladeshi expatriates drowned in White Lake in the town of Bethel in New York, USA on Sunday (August 28, 2022).
31 August 2022, 07:54 AM

ICDs revise down service tariffs

The owners of private inland container depots (ICDs) today revised down tariffs for all the five types of services in container handling a day after the latest government move to trim fuel prices.
30 August 2022, 13:42 PM

"Govt could have cut fuel prices by over Tk 5 a litre"

The government could have reduced fuel prices by more than Tk 5 per litre, as the global rates have been reducing, said Md Jashim Uddin, president of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI).
30 August 2022, 13:29 PM