12th anniversary of Pilkhana carnage being observed

The nation is observing the 12th anniversary of the Pilkhana carnage that left 74 people, including 57 army officers, dead.
25 February 2021, 06:18 AM

12th anniversary of Pilkhana carnage tomorrow

The 12th anniversary of the atrocious carnage at the Pilkhana Bangladesh Rifles (now Border Guard Bangladesh) headquarters in the capital will be observed tomorrow.
24 February 2021, 15:16 PM

Indian Air Chief calls for mutual cooperation

Indian Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria, CAS, IAF, today called on Bangladesh Air Chief Marshal Masihuzzaman Serniabat and other senior officers to discuss matters of mutual cooperation.
24 February 2021, 09:54 AM

Bangladesh, Japan saw strengthened relation in 2020 despite pandemic: envoy

Despite the pandemic affecting economies and health systems, Bangladesh and Japan last year saw a stronger relationship as the two peace-loving nations worked together for national and regional prosperity and stability.
24 February 2021, 08:58 AM

7 DU-affiliated colleges will hold exams, halls to stay closed: education ministry

Authorities will hold all ongoing and previously announced examinations of seven Dhaka University-affiliated colleges by maintaining health guidelines, the education ministry decided today.
24 February 2021, 07:24 AM

PM condoles Ibrahim Khaled's demise

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has expressed deep shock at the demise of eminent economist and banker Khondkar Ibrahim Khaled.
24 February 2021, 07:01 AM

US, Bangladesh discuss deepening cooperation on counter terrorism, defence, climate change

US and Bangladesh today discussed ways to deepen economic ties and cooperation on counter terrorism, defense and common challenges like climate change together.
24 February 2021, 05:57 AM

Syed Abul Maksud to be laid to rest today

Renowned columnist, researcher, essayist and writer Syed Abul Maksud's janaza and burial will be held today.
24 February 2021, 03:30 AM

Noted economist Ibrahim Khaled passes away

Prominent economist and former deputy governor of Bangladesh Bank, Khondkar Ibrahim Khaled passed away at a hospital in Dhaka early today.
24 February 2021, 02:53 AM

Bangladesh can export edible oil to India, says High Commissioner Doraiswami

Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Vikram Kumar Doraiswami has said Bangladesh can export edible oil to India with 20 percent value addition to the product.
23 February 2021, 17:20 PM

President, PM mourn death of columnist Syed Abul Maksud

President M Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expressed profound shock and sorrow at the death of noted columnist, researcher and writer Syed Abul Maksud.
23 February 2021, 16:56 PM

70.35% interviewees in Kurigram have no device to attend online classes: survey

A new survey by South Asian Network on Economic Modeling (SANEM) and ActionAid Bangladesh conducted on four selected districts found that digital devices required to participate in online education was absolutely unavailable for 70.35 percent of students in Kurigram.
23 February 2021, 15:49 PM

Noted columnist Syed Abul Maksud no more

Noted columnist, researcher and writer Syed Abul Maksud today breathed his last at Square Hospital in Dhaka. He was 74.
23 February 2021, 13:43 PM

Al Jazeera report: Court asks complainant to withdraw sedition case

A Dhaka court today asked the complainant to withdraw a sedition case filed against four people including Swedish-Bangladeshi journalist and Netra News Editor-in-Chief Tasneem Khalil and Hungary-based entrepreneur Zulkarnain Saer Khan alias Sami over Al Jazeera’s report titled "All the Prime Minister's Men".
23 February 2021, 13:13 PM

Will build our own fighter jets: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today expressed a desire to build fighter jets in Bangladesh, to protect its sovereignty.
23 February 2021, 07:45 AM

Covid-19 vaccine: 20 lakh doses arrive at Dhaka airport in 2nd consignment

The second consignment of Covid-19 vaccine from India – 20 lakh doses of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine – has reached Dhaka.
22 February 2021, 19:25 PM

Sarwar Mahmood appointed new Bangladesh envoy to Spain

The Government of Bangladesh has appointed Mohammad Sarwar Mahmood as the next ambassador to Spain.
22 February 2021, 15:58 PM

Bangladesh-US ties: Momen-Blinken talks in Washington on Wednesday

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen is scheduled to leave Dhaka tonight for Washington where he will have a series of meetings, including one with US Secretary of State Antony J Blinken.
22 February 2021, 15:14 PM

Covid-19 vaccination: How’s Bangladesh doing compared to the rest of the world?

According to the latest update by Our World In Data, Bangladesh has administered at least 2.08 million doses. As per the number of people who received at least one dose of Covid-19 vaccine, as of February 20, Bangladesh holds 11th position in the global vaccination race -- ahead of Spain, Poland and Canada.
22 February 2021, 11:58 AM

Assess whether situation is conducive to reopen educational institutions: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has instructed the authorities concerned, including the education ministry, to examine whether the situation at present is conducive for reopening educational institutions.
22 February 2021, 08:56 AM