Banks withdraw service charge on remittance

Banks in Bangladesh today decided to withdraw service charge on remittances sent home by expatriate Bangladeshis with a view to gearing up the inflow.
6 November 2022, 14:46 PM

Mohila Dal leader Sultana on 2-day remand in DSA case

A Dhaka court today (November 6, 2022) placed Sultana Ahmed, general secretary of Jatiyatabadi Mohila Dal, on a two-day remand in a case filed under Digital Security Act.
6 November 2022, 09:23 AM

“US, civil society members working for free, fair elections”

The US is working with Bangladeshi civil society actors for free and fair elections, said Afreen Akhter, US assistant deputy secretary for South and Central Asia.
6 November 2022, 09:18 AM

"No need for coaching centres after adoption of new curriculum"

Education Minister Dipu Moni has said that there will be no need for coaching centers for pre-primary to HSC students after the new curriculum is introduced.
6 November 2022, 06:59 AM

What action taken against irregularities by BPC concern, HC asks  

The High Court today (November 6, 2022) wanted to know what action has been taken against the irregularities of Tk 472 crore by Standard Asiatic Oil Company, a subsidiary of the Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC).
6 November 2022, 06:46 AM

Arrest of public servants: Govt now can appeal against HC verdict

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court today (November 6, 2022) allowed the government to move an appeal against a High Court verdict that cleared the way for law enforcers to arrest government employees in criminal cases without permission from the authorities concerned.
6 November 2022, 06:30 AM

Afif scores 1000 runs in T20Is as seventh Bangladesh batter

Bangladesh batter Afif Hossain became the seventh batter for his country to reach one thousand T20I runs in career after the left-hander struck an unbeaten 24 off 20 balls against Pakistan in the two sides’ final Super 12 match of the T20 World Cup in Adelaide today.
6 November 2022, 06:03 AM

Two lanes of Tongi flyover open to traffic

Two lanes of Tongi flyover, which is being constructed under Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Line-3 project, opened to traffic today.
6 November 2022, 05:31 AM

Covid-19: 88 cases recorded in 24 hours, no deaths

At least 88 new cases of Covid-19 were recorded in 24 hours till 8:00 am today (November 4, 2022), said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
4 November 2022, 12:04 PM

Delhi air pollution: Primary schools to remain closed from tomorrow

Authorities in Delhi today (November 4, 2022) ordered the closure of all primary schools from tomorrow and asked half of the city government’s staff to work from home in view of a sharp deterioration in air pollution in India’s national capital level.
4 November 2022, 12:00 PM

Dengue fever: One dies, 498 hospitalised in 24 hours

At least one dengue patient died while 498 others were admitted to different hospitals across the country in 24 hours till this (November 4, 2022) morning.
4 November 2022, 11:31 AM

BNP men reach Barishal by 41 trawlers

Several thousands of BNP leaders and activists boarded 41 trawlers and reached Barishal amid transport strike around the division to join the party rally scheduled for tomorrow (November 5, 2022).
4 November 2022, 09:57 AM

Dipu Moni against age limit in public university admission

Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni today said that age barrier and time limit should be removed for admission to public universities. 
4 November 2022, 09:44 AM

Child, 2 teens killed in Barguna motorcycle accident

One child and two teenagers were killed in a road accident in Betagi upazila of Barguna early today (November 4, 2022).     
4 November 2022, 09:40 AM

Mother died, youth in Barishal “will walk 30 miles if needed”

Commuters of Barishal have been in misery since this morning (November 4, 2022) as communication of the district with other parts of the country was cut off due to the two-day transport strike ahead of BNP's divisional rally tomorrow.
4 November 2022, 07:53 AM

Little bags hat-trick but Williamson propels NZ to commanding total

Ireland bowler Joshua Little took a hat-trick but New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson's 61 guided his side to 185-6 in their bid to seal a semi-finals spot at the T20 World Cup on Friday.
4 November 2022, 05:52 AM

Sim Sung scores hattrick as Cumilla hand Barishal first defeat

Leaders Metro Express Barishal tasted their first setback in the franchise-based Hockey Champions Trophy when Rupayan City Cumilla came two goals from behind to hand them a 4-3 defeat in an exciting game at the Maulana Bhasani Hockey Stadium today.
3 November 2022, 16:18 PM

Protests erupt across Pakistan after assassination attempt on ex-PM Imran

Protests erupted across Pakistan on Thursday after PTI chairman Imran Khan was injured in gunfire during the long march in Wazirabad.
3 November 2022, 15:34 PM

Ring in Biman involved in question paper leak: Detectives

A ring inside Biman Bangladesh Airlines has been involved in leaking question papers of its recruitment tests over the last few years, detectives said today (November 3, 2022).
3 November 2022, 14:43 PM

Dengue fever: 9 deaths, 882 hospitalised in a single day

At least nine dengue patients died while 882 others were admitted to different hospitals across the country in 24 hours till this (November 3, 2022) morning.
3 November 2022, 13:12 PM