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The High Court (HC) has directed the Election Commission (EC) not to accept a proposed amendment to the BNP’s constitution, jeopardising the political future of Khaleda Zia and her son...
Wealthy space buffs will have the chance to own three small particles of lunar matter when what Sotheby’s describes as the only known documented “moon rocks” to be legally available...
The Election Commission (EC) is scheduled to meet on Nov 3 to finalise the date for the 11th parliamentary election. Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda will announce the election...
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited inaugurated Rangunia Branch as its 340th branch on Tuesday at Hazi Alam Complex, Rangunia, Chattagram. Mohammed Monirul Moula, Additional Managing Director of the Bank inaugurated the...
China has urged the world to resist trade protectionism in a bid to ensure inclusive economic development for people across the globe. Narrating the objectives of the Belt and Road...
Members of the rock band Kiss said they are kicking off a farewell concert tour in January because they wanted to say goodbye while they could still deliver the over-the-top...
From now on, world’s renowned Japanese baby cosmetics’ Kodomo’s products will be availvable in Daraz. Recently, a contract for online marketing of Kodomo was signed with Alibaba Group’s occupied concern...
Pro-BNP lawyers have scuffled with Awami League-allied lawyers at the Supreme Court premises in the capital over the verdict of BNP chief Khaleda Zia in the Zia Orphanage Trust graft...
India has unveiled the world’s tallest statue, which cost 29.9bn rupees (£330m; $430m) to build. The 182m (600ft) high structure in the western state of Gujarat is a bronze-clad tribute...
The 45th Foundation Course of Trainee Assistant Officers of First Security Islami Bank Limited began at FSIBL Training Institute recently. Mr. Syed Waseque Md. Ali, Managing Director, First Security Islami...
An anti-smuggling task force team have seized smuggled goods worth Tk 15 million in Gobindaganj on Tuesday. The raid took place in Goleza Super Market in the upazila, according to...
Reserve Bank of India Governor Urjit Patel may consider resigning from his post given a breakdown in relations with the government, TV channels reported on Wednesday, sparking a sell-off in...
Emirates has announced the launch of the world’s first “biometric path” at Dubai International airport, which offers its customers a smooth and seamless airport journey. Making a debut at the...
An Afghan official says an army helicopter carrying senior officials has crashed in bad weather in the western Farah province, killing all 25 on board. Naser Mehdi, a spokesman for...
Philippine rescue teams worked to free at least 30 people trapped under earth and rubble on Wednesday after a typhoon dumped heavy rainfall on a mountainous region, triggering floods and...
BNP leaders and activists have formed a human chain in the city on Wednesday protesting the conviction of its chairperson Khaleda Zia in Zia Charitable Trust graft case. Several hundred...
Speakers at an international conference have laid emphasis on ensuring political stability, good governance and corruption-free society for achieving the government's 'Vision 2041 Agenda'. They observed that the rate of...
Five more listed companies have recommended dividend for the year ended on June 30, 2018, according to separate official disclosures on Wednesday. The companies are: JMI Syringe & Medical Devises,...
The 'real remittance' earnings of male workers dropped by 26 per cent in 2017 as compared to 2014, if the inflation rate is considered, according to a panel data prepared...
Police in separate drives arrested seven leaders and activists of Jamaat-e-Islami including Advocate Rabiul Islam Khan, convener of Nagorik Oikkya, from different places in Satkhira. They were all detained in...
Heads of missions of several western countries, which signed Bangladesh Sustainable Compact, again requested the government to take necessary steps for extending the tenure of Accord, officials have said. Following...
US beverage giant Coca-Cola reported strong financial results in the third quarter of 2018, the company said on Tuesday. In the three month ending Sept. 28, the Coke producer reported...
A court in Rajshahi sentenced a bus driver to one year and three months jail in an accident case. Rajshahi Chief Judicial Magistrate Court-3 Judge Ujjal Mahmud on Tuesday sentenced...
Japan’s Nikkei bounced to a one-week high on Thursday as chip-related stocks surged in line with their US counterparts, while attention remained on first-half earnings results from the likes of...
BRAC Bank Ltd has commenced its agent banking operation to take banking solutions to underserved population living in remote parts of the country. The bank has started its agent banking...
A senior official of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) died after being hit by a container in Kamalapur Railway Station in Dhaka city on Tuesday night. The victim was Sergeant Md...
Asian share markets were mostly higher on Wednesday after big American companies reported strong earnings for the third quarter, soothing fears that rising interest rates may deter corporate investment. Japan’s...
Separate shootouts in Kushtia have left two drug suspects dead. The incidents took place between two groups of criminals in the early hours of Wednesday. Based on tip-off, a team...
A suicide bomber blew himself up near the gate of Afghanistan’s largest prison on Wednesday, killing at least six people and wounding three, officials said, but there was no immediate...
The board of directors of Khulna Power Company has recommended 30 per cent cash and 10 per cent stock dividend for the year ended on June 30, 2018, according to...
The capital market witnessed downward trend in early hour of trading Wednesday as risk-averse investors on booking profits on sector-wise stocks. Following the previous two days’ sharp gain, the Dhaka...
An Islamic inter-bank money market is now required as the shariah-driven financiers' cannot participate in the conventional call money market as a means of short-term borrowing following its contradiction with...
Denmark has announced that it is going to provide an additional US$ 4.6 million aid to meet the urgent food needs of Rohingya refugees and host communities. Danish Minister for...
Berger Paints Bangladesh's earnings per share (EPS) soared 29 per cent in second quarter (Q2) for July-September period of the year compared to the same quarter a year ago. The...
The government is considering introducing a charge for road users to enhance the capacity of 'Road Fund' which was created to manage national and regional road maintenance work five years...
The wage board for readymade garment sector (RMG) has finalised the new wage structure, bringing no changes to its earlier recommendation and fixing the minimum wage for entry-level workers at...
The volume of Bangladesh's external debts surged by 141 per cent to US$ 54.73 billion in two years to June last, says the central bank. The volume of external debts...
With a view to expanding capability to better serve Standard Chartered corporate clientele, the Standard Chartered has recently opened a business development office at Uttara Export Processing Zone (EPZ) in...
ONE Bank Limited launched an OK wallet service to make mobile financial service proposition fast, more secure and more convenient for Bank's core banking customers and mobile banking customers, said...
"Destination Bangladesh", an event organised by the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) to mark 60th year of its birth last Sunday, held more than a commemorative significance. Actually, ...
The three-day processed food fair dubbed as the Sixth BAPA FoodPro International Expo 2018, held in the capital, brought fresh insight into the potential, prospects and problems facing the country's...
In a country lacking effective deterrents to stop illicit shipment of radioactive substances, proposals for helping it install a bulwark deserve serious appraisal. Even in the early 21st century, Bangladesh...
Bangladesh Bank has issued a set of guidelines for credit risk management for the country's scheduled banks with an aim to make the system more effective and time-befitting. The Banking...
Saudi Arabia's public prosecutor held a second round of talks with Turkish officials on Tuesday and visited the Saudi consulate in Istanbul where journalist Jamal Khashoggi was killed four weeks...
Sniff dogs could be trained to detect malaria in people infected with the disease even if they are not showing symptoms, according to a new study by Durham University, reports...
Imran Khan's first speech as Prime Minister was all about how austerity and bringing back ill-begotten expatriated moneys would enable his country to ease out its balance of debt problems....
Bangladesh can heave a sigh of relief as the scans cleared pacer Mustafizur Rahman of any injury concerns ahead of the Test series opener against Zimbabwe, starting on November 03...
Bangladesh's banking industry comprises 58 banks that include six state-owned commercial banks (SoCBs), three specialised banks (SBs), nine foreign commercial banks (FCBs) and 40 private commercial banks (PCBs). The banking...
Police arrested a female Awami League (AL) leader reportedly along with 1,925 Yaba pills from Cox's Bazar Airport on Tuesday afternoon. The arrestee was identified as Khurshida Karim, former women...
By now there is almost a surfeit of literature on the subject of globalisation. From erudite academics to well-known journalists, books on globalisation are pouring in the market endlessly. There...
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