Titumir College student dead after bus hits bike on Hanif Flyover

A college student died and another person was injured after a bus hit a motorcycle on Mayor Hanif Flyover this afternoon.
30 August 2022, 11:52 AM

Former army official, Netra News sued under DSA act in Barishal

A case under Digital Security Act has been filed against former army officer Hasinur Rahman and unidentified admin of Facebook page of online news portal Netra News in Barishal.
30 August 2022, 10:47 AM

“Stop harassing students at DU Registrar Building”: Solo protestor demands

A Dhaka University student today (August 30, 2022) started a sit-in in front of the university’s administrative building to press home an eight-point demand, including addressing the mismanagement in official services.
30 August 2022, 09:52 AM

Stolen newborn rescued, reunited with mother after 30 hours

A newborn, who was stolen from a clinic in Chattogram city on Sunday afternoon, has been safely reunited with his mother.
30 August 2022, 08:58 AM

No Covid-19 death, 243 cases recorded in 24hrs

At least 243 new Covid-19 cases were recorded in 24 hours till 8:00am today (August 28, 2022), said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
29 August 2022, 11:48 AM

Newly-wed youth, at in-laws’ for birthday, found dead

A youth reportedly died by suicide when he went to celebrate his birthday at his father-in-law’s house in Savar, 15 days after his wedding.
29 August 2022, 11:37 AM

Stocks extend gains

Dhaka and Chattogram stock exchanges extended their gains today although most shares fell.
29 August 2022, 11:34 AM

Fuel prices may be adjusted: Nasrul Hamid

The government may adjust fuel prices, State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid has said.
29 August 2022, 11:08 AM

Bangladeshi expat in South Africa found dead, husband goes into hiding

An Bangladeshi expat in South Africa was found dead at her house in Lydenburg town of Mpumalanga.
29 August 2022, 09:48 AM

Hope EVM can help ensure free, fair, participatory elections: Japanese ambassador

Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh Ito Naoki today (August 29, 2022) hoped that next general elections in Bangladesh will be a better one.
29 August 2022, 08:33 AM

ACC seeks HC order to cancel Samrat’s bail

The Anti-Corruption Commission today (August 29, 2022) filed a petition with the High Court seeking cancellation of the lower court order that recently granted bail to expelled Jubo League leader Ismail Hossain Samrat in a corruption case.
29 August 2022, 06:55 AM

NBR cuts rice import tariff

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) reduced import tariff on rice further by 10 percentage points to over 15 per cent to facilitate imports of the staple grains and contain its prices in the domestic market.
28 August 2022, 14:35 PM

Govt cuts diesel import tariff

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) today reduced import tariff on diesel by 11.25 percentage points in order to cut import cost of the key fuel.
28 August 2022, 13:58 PM

No Covid-19 deaths, 217 cases recorded in 24hrs

At least 217 new Covid-19 cases were recorded in 24 hours till 8:00am today (August 28, 2022), said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
28 August 2022, 12:06 PM

Who will have the last laugh in the high-voltage India-Pakistan clash?

Description: India-Pakistan matches always bring an extra excitement and fever pitch atmosphere among the fans of the two teams, not just across the border but way beyond that and across the globe.
28 August 2022, 12:01 PM

Unhappy tea workers return to work

Nineteen days after they started a demonstration demanding daily wage of Tk 300, tea garden workers have joined work today (August 28, 2022) for daily wage of Tk 170.
28 August 2022, 11:28 AM

Drives against unauthorised hospitals, clinics to resume Monday

Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) is going resume its drives against unregistered hospitals and clinics from tomorrow (August 29, 2022) after a three-month break.
28 August 2022, 10:23 AM

Bangladeshi worker, child in Lebanon died after consuming poison

A Bangladeshi worker and her child have died after consuming poison in Lebanon.
28 August 2022, 09:18 AM

Met office forecasts rain showers across Bangladesh for next 24hrs

The weather department has predicted showers across Bangladesh in 24 hours commencing 9am today (August 28, 2022).
28 August 2022, 07:08 AM

‘Xiaomi tops Bangladesh’s smartphone market share in Q2’

Chinese mobile phone manufacturer Xiaomi had the biggest market share in Bangladesh in the second quarter of 2022, according to Counterpoint, a global technology market research firm.
27 August 2022, 13:29 PM