The novel coronavirus has accelerated the global trend towards a cashless economy. The growth of e-commerce and the ease of contactless payment options amidst the fear of paper money contamination with the virus have further boosted the scope of digital transaction.

The Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) has proposed allowing the import of downgraded petrol ignoring its own standard set nine years ago.

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) today filed an appeal petition against a Dhaka court order that acquitted BNP mayoral candidate for Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Ishraque Hossain.

US-Bangla Airlines has planned to operate flights on Dhaka-Dubai-Dhaka route from February 1.

The prosecution today concluded arguments and sought capital punishment for four Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) members in Prof Humayun Azad murder case.

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny said Monday his treatment was beyond a "mockery of justice" as he was brought before a hastily organised court a day after his dramatic airport arrest.

Bureaucrats should not exceed their limit of authority, and should not act like politicians, Prof Dr Syed Modasser Ali, former advisor to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, said today.

The High Court today directed the government to formulate a guideline to operate OTT (over-the-top) web-based platforms and to submit its draft to the court in three months.

Two policemen were killed when a stone-laden truck hit their motorcycle at Hatibandha in Lalmonirhat.

The government will construct 14,000 houses for insolvent freedom fighters, said Liberation War Affairs Minister AKM Mozammel Haque today while addressing a rally on the occasion of “Service Week-2021” in front of the ministry.

President Abdul Hamid today told the parliament that opposition parties will have to play a constructive role in maintaining transparency, accountability, tolerance to others’ views, human rights, consolidation of the rule of law, and the march forward of the nation.

West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee today announced that she would contest assembly election in the state from Nandigram in Purbo Medinipur.

A man died after being injured in a clash between rival groups of two candidates vying for posts in the Mahendiganj municipality polls scheduled for January 30 in Barishal district.

A total of 249 freedom fighters of Jashore Sadar upazila, who were included in gazettes till 2010, will be verified as the gazettes were issued without the approval of Jatiyo Muktijoddha Council.

An FIR has been lodged against the makers of Amazon Prime web series “Tandav” and Amazon’s India head of original content for allegedly depicting Hindu gods in a manner “hurtful to religious sentiments of the people”.

Sixteen people have died from Covid-19 in 24 hours (till 8am today), according to a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

Sabila Nur has carved a space for herself in the showbiz industry with her remarkable acting skills. Known for her striking confidence, the young star has many critically acclaimed television ventures to her credit.

US defense officials say they are worried about an insider attack or other threat from service members involved in securing President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, prompting the FBI to vet all of the 25,000 National Guard troops coming into Washington for the event.

A garment worker remains missing after he fell from a trawler in the Shitalakkhya river in Narayanganj today.

The de facto chief of South Korea's Samsung business empire was convicted Monday over a huge corruption scandal and jailed for two and a half years, in a ruling that deprives the tech giant of its top decision-maker.