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Bangladesh is set to roll out red carpet as Bhutanese Premier Dr Lotay Tshering will arrive in Dhaka on Friday for a three-day official visit to bolster cooperation in trade,...
A total of 21 students of various departments under the Faculty of Earth and Environmental Sciences of Dhaka University (DU) were awarded 'Dean's Award' for their outstanding academic results in...
The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) rebounded in positive territory on Thursday as some investors went on buying spree on sector-specific issues but the turnover was still bellow Tk 3.0 billion-mark....
In the wake of recent unexpected incidents at madrasas , police recovered the hanging body of a student from a Qawmi madrasa in Oxygen area under Bayazid thana in Chattogram...
Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) on Thursday conducted a drive in the city’s Mirpur area to evict illegal shops and establishments. A team, led by DNCC Executive Magistrate Mohammad Sajid...
Bangladesh is moving forward with four main objectives to implement ‘Digital Bangladesh’. State Minister for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Zunaid Ahmed Palak came up with the comment on Wednesday....
After nearly 30 years in power, Sudan president Omar al-Bashir has been ousted and arrested, the defence minister says. Speaking on state TV, Awad Ibn Ouf said the army had...
The Board of Directors of Dhaka Bank Limited (DBL) has recommended 5.0 per cent cash and 5.0 per cent stock dividend for the year ended on December 31, 2018. The...
The US Embassy, including the Consular Section, will remain closed on Sunday (April 14), in celebration of the Bengali New Year, a national holiday of Bangladesh. The American Center with...
Awami League (AL) on Thursday expelled its general secretary of Kazirbag union unit and union parishad chairman Kazi Bulbul Sohag for assisting madrasa principal Sirajuddoula in a case filed for...
18 women were sexually harassed alone in January -February 2019 across the country, according to a local independent rights body. The Ain o Salish Kendra (ASK) report noted that of...
The board of directors of Eastern Bank Limited (EBL) has recommended 20 per cent cash and 10 per cent stock dividend for the year ended on December 31, 2018. The...
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan on Thursday said the Police Bureau of Investigation (PIB) has been instructed to investigate the case over Feni madrasa girl Nusrat who died on Wednesday following...
Wikileaks co-founder Julian Assange has been arrested at the Ecuadorian embassy in London. Mr Assange took refuge in the embassy seven years ago to avoid extradition to Sweden over a...
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday emphasised on reservation rainwater to reduce dependence on underground water. "We're paying special attention to maximising the use of surface water reducing dependence underground...
The US Commerce Department said on Wednesday that is adding 37 Chinese companies and schools to a red-flag list of ‘unverified’ entities that US companies should treat with caution, according...
President Donald Trump’s trade war with China has US companies shifting purchases of tariff-targeted products like furniture, refrigerators and car tires to countries such as Vietnam, South Korea, Taiwan and...
Emirates has completed the installation of bespoke Expo 2020 Dubai liveries on 40 aircraft, with its final A380 aircraft emblazoned in the distinctive orange ‘opportunity’ decal rolling out of the...
Tight security measures have been taken to ensure a smooth celebration of Pahela Baishakh, the first day of a Bengali new year, Dhaka city police say. "Major celebration places will...
Sudanese president Omar al-Bashir has stepped down and consultations are under way to form a transitional council to run the country, government sources and a provincial minister said on Thursday....
The High Court has vowed to interfere in the event of any negligence in the investigation into the murder of Feni madrasa student Nusrat Jahan Rafi. The HC bench of...
The wife of Nissan’s former Chairman Carlos Ghosn was being questioned by prosecutors in a Tokyo court Thursday, after her husband was taken into custody on financial misconduct allegations. A...
Four people, including three alleged drug traders, were killed in separate 'gunfights' with law enforcers early Thursday. The reported gunfights took place in Dhaka, Cox's Bazar, Meherpur, and Chattogram districts....
LankaBangla Finance Limited (LBFL) has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with AMARROOM.COM, an online hotel booking portal. Under the agreement, LankaBangla cardholders will enjoy additional 10 per cent...
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has asked the law enforcement agencies to take stern actions against the killers of Sonagazi madrasa student Nusrat Jahan Rafi, bringing them to book. “The prime...
Barcelona overcame a punchless Manchester United to take the upper hand in their Champions League quarter-final after Luke Shaw’s own goal gave them a 1-0 first-leg victory at Old Trafford...
South Korean President Moon Jae-in will meet US President Donald Trump on Thursday hoping to help put denuclearisation talks with North Korea back on track after a failed summit between...
A total of 53 Kuwaiti expatriates, including Bangladeshis, have become stranded in Saudi Arabia after losing their passports while performing Umrah in the holy city of Makkah. All of them...
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) chairman has said a 15 per cent VAT (Value Added Tax) would be applicable to businesses that claim VAT rebate. Multiple VAT rates lower...
Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi said on Wednesday that members of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) praised the country's trade policy that contributed to the nation's progress in different sectors over...
A slow progress in preparing the technical project on the start of the bus-based mass transit system in city's southern part has delayed getting the project's assistance from the World...
Local spinners, weavers, and processing millers alleged that illegally marketed textile goods are taking a heavy toll on local manufacturers ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr. They said the local market is flooded...
New Zealand police expect tens of thousands of firearms to be surrendered in a guns buy-back scheme after parliament passed tough new firearm laws in the wake of the country’s...
Indians began voting on Thursday in the first phase of a mammoth general election, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi gunning for a second term having campaigned strongly on his national...
European Union leaders gave Britain six more months to leave the bloc, more than Prime Minister Theresa May says she needs but less than many in the bloc wanted, thanks...
An overwhelming majority of the bank employees feel that the violations of ethical code of conduct among the bankers are increasing, a recent survey has found. At the same time,...
The amount of VAT evasion has almost doubled in a year as the tax collector has intensified audits, officials said. The VAT Audit, Intelligence and Investigation Directorate detected Tk 10.71...
Interest rate swap is gradually becoming popular in the country's financial market, as many firms are showing interest on such type of derivative to avoid interest rate volatility. Swap is...
"HSBC-IBA Business Case Competition 2019- in Partnership with UNDP" concluded with its grand finale on April 05. Team Inmates, comprising Ishrat Jahan Ikra, Syed Fatin Ishraq, Tamzid Ibrahim, and Naeem...
Henry Ford once said, "Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress and working together is success". His quote shares a simple yet right insight into the productive phases...
Asian University for Women Photography Club (AUWPC) hosted the seventh edition of its signature event, AUW Photo Carnival on its campus on April 05 and 06. Over the last few...
India’s prime minister is rallying his nationalist base as the world’s biggest democracy begins a general election on Thursday, but it has become tighter than anticipated, thanks to dwindling incomes...
Feni madrasa girl Nusrat Jahan Rafi, who was set afire by some miscreants, succumbed to her injuries at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) on Wednesday night, after fighting for her...
Chief executives of some of the largest US banks will testify before Congress on Wednesday, giving lawmakers their first opportunity to grill the lenders since the 2007-2009 financial crisis, reports...
Diabetes is a silent disease. In a country of 160 million people, 10 million suffer from this polygenic disease. This means one in every 16 people is diabetic. Moreover, another...
Comprising money and capital markets, the financial markets are classified mainly in accordance with the final maturity of their instruments. Money market usually includes financial assets that have short or...
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) is reported to have been holding talks with the central bank to find a suitable mechanism of giving collateral-free loans up to Tk 2.5...
The ongoing Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League (DPDCL) has suddenly come to the contention before the selection of Bangladesh national squad for the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup scheduled to...
BOGURA, Apr 10: A good number of farmers in the twelve upazilas of the district are worried over the low market price of potato this year. Farmers said Fata Pakri,...
Six people were killed and 13 others were injured in separate road accidents in Dinajpur, Natore and Satkhira districts on Wednesday. In Dinajpur, a minor girl and her grandmother were...
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