Moon not sighted, Eid-ul-Azha September 13

Eid-ul-Azha will be celebrated in Bangladesh on September 13 as the moon of Zilhajj month is not sighted anywhere in the country.
2 September 2016, 13:43 PM

Pay salary, bonus to garments, tannery workers before Sep 10: Minister

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan instructs all garments and tannery owners to pay salary and bonus to their workers before September 10 ahead of the Eid-ul-Azha.
1 September 2016, 10:24 AM

SC releases full verdict of contempt ruling on 2 ministers

The Supreme Court releases a full judgement in contempt of court case against Food Minister Qamrul Islam and Liberation War Affairs Minister AKM Mozammel Huq saying they had violated their oaths by questioning the authority of the judiciary.
1 September 2016, 09:59 AM

Probashi Bandhu call centre for expats inaugurated

The Probashi Bandhu call centre that will facilitate communication with friends and family of around 25 lakh Bangladeshi migrant workers in Saudi Arabia, Malaysia and Jordan was inaugurated this morning.
1 September 2016, 06:31 AM

Bangladesh Army Col Nazma gets UN special award

Bangladesh Army Colonel Nazma Begum is given UN special award for her outstanding leadership in the United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire (UNOCI).
31 August 2016, 15:53 PM

Probashi Bandhu call centre for expats

Around 25 lakh Bangladeshi migrant workers in Saudi Arabia, Malaysia and Jordan now will be able to talk with their family and friends directly by using Probashi Bandhu call centre.
31 August 2016, 15:29 PM

War crimes trial to continue: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina reaffirms her determination to continue the trial of war criminals and says she is ready to make any sacrifice for the sake of the country and the people.
31 August 2016, 14:58 PM

No output in yr

Madhyapara Granite Mining Company Ltd (MGMCL), a subsidiary of Petrobangla, has kept operations suspended in the country's lone
30 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Prices of home-reared cattle on rise as India bans export

Cattle farmers in different areas are now busy taking care of the animals ahead the Eid-ul-Azha while the prices of local cattle see
30 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Saudi job seeker’s migration cost fixed at Tk 1.65 lakh

The government fixes Tk 1,65,000 migration cost including air fare for each Bangladeshi workers seeking jobs in Saudi Arabia.
30 August 2016, 06:41 AM

Govt satisfied with Quasem’s verdict

The government is happy with the Supreme Court verdict that dismissed Mir Quasem Ali’s petition that sought a review of his death for wartime offense.
30 August 2016, 04:02 AM

Khulna-Kolkata test bus service starts today

In another development towards road connectivity between Bangladesh and India, Khulna-Kolkata direct bus service will start on test
29 August 2016, 18:00 PM

IS believed to be 'connected' to BD operatives: Kerry

The United States believes that elements of Islamic State are connected to operatives in Bangladesh, Secretary of State John Kerry says on a visit to the South Asian nation.
29 August 2016, 04:27 AM

37th BCS preliminary test stays on Sep 30

Preliminary test of 37th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examinations will be held on September 30, authorities say dropping speculations over a change of date.
28 August 2016, 14:46 PM

Biman asks hajj pilgrims to confirm tickets by Tuesday

Pilgrims who wish to fly to Saudi Arabia for hajj via Biman Bangladesh Airlines must confirm their tickets by tomorrow, the state-run carrier says.
28 August 2016, 12:38 PM

Padma swelling, might overflow tomorrow

Padma River is swelling up rapidly and is likely to cross the danger limit by 24 hours – owing to the opening of Farakka Barrage upstream in India.
26 August 2016, 13:02 PM

PM to brief media on Rampal power plant tomorrow

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is to brief media on Rampal Power Plant project. The premier is scheduled to hold the press conference on the issue around 4:00pm at her official residence Gonobhaban in Dhaka.
26 August 2016, 07:25 AM

Vessel strike: Govt-owners meeting ends without decision

A meeting between government officials and water vessel owners that was convened aiming to end the ongoing deadlock situation in waterways transport endes without any solution.
25 August 2016, 08:40 AM

Silt in Teesta triggers flood

The huge amount of silt deposited in the Teesta River and irrigation canals under Teesta irrigation project is creating hindrance to
24 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Govt working on safe migration of workers abroad

The government is sincerely working to ensure safe migration and reduce the costs for the Bangladeshi workers who aspire for foreign jobs.
24 August 2016, 13:16 PM