The state of the country's capital market, particularly its development over the years amidst bumps, jerks and jolts, is quite unsavory. Equities, with marked upswing and downswing in their prices,...
Any International Relations student will easily trace today's major tensions and rivalries to locations like Saudi Arabia, the South China Sea, Syria, and the like, if not Muslim-baiting, racial showdowns,...
In a span of twenty years, the idea that propelled the world community with a vision to alleviate inequalities and injustices reached major crossroads where all achievements of the community...
Maldives President Abdulla Yameen declared a 15-day state of emergency in the country on Monday amid a deepening political crisis in the island nation. The president's close aide Azima Shukooron...
A high-profile meeting, amid freefall of indices in both the bourses, has suggested greater coordination between the securities regulator and the central bank. It also called for discharging due responsibilities...
BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia has taken the road trip in her Sylhet visit to create chaos ahead of the delivery of a verdict in a graft case against her. Awami...
Two cleaning workers of Biman Bangladesh Airlines were detained along with 40 gold bars weighing about 4.640 kg at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on Monday. Detained workers are...
Four members of a family sustained burn injuries in a fire incident that occurred in the capital’s Mohammadpur area on Monday morning. The fire broke out in a tin-shed house...
The spending of Premier League clubs in January accounted for 51 per cent of transfer fees paid out by Europe's top five leagues, according to a CIES study. CIES said...
The customs intelligence men have arrested a passenger with foreign currencies at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA). The arrested person was identified as Md. Mithu who was carrying US dollar,...
Any farmer will face imprisonment and financial penalty if found guilty of not abiding by any directive of Bangladesh Agriculture Development Corporation (BADC). This provision was included on Monday in...
BNP Chairperson Khaleda reached the Circuit House in Sylhet on Monday afternoon after a seven-hour journey. Khaleda started her journey for Sylhet in the morning from her Gulshan residence by...
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has reiterated her call to the international community to keep up pressure on Myanmar for an early peaceful solution to the crisis. The Prime Minister stated...
Another woman was allegedly gang-raped at a Banani guest house in the capital on Saturday evening. Nine months back, a similar incident occurred at The Raintree Dhaka hotel at the...
A twelve-year-old boy died in a road accident in Mohammadpur area of Dhaka on Monday morning, said police. The victim was identified as Antor, who worked at a restaurant named...
Ruling Awami League has submitted the nomination paper to the Election Commission on behalf of incumbent President Abdul Hamid for upcoming presidential election. An AL delegation, led by the party's...
A Japanese military helicopter has crashed in south-western Japan, ripping the top floor off a house and setting it afire. The combat helicopter belonging to the Ground Self-Defense Force's Metabaru...
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited (IBBL) has clinched the 1st prize in Corporate Governance at a ceremony organised by The South Asian Federation of Accountants (SAFA) recently. SAFA, an apex body...
The prime surviving suspect in the 2015 Islamic State attacks on Paris went on trial in Brussels on Monday, accused of the attempted murder of police shortly before his arrest...
Islamic University (IU) in Kushtia will go on an 11-day winter vacation on Tuesday. The academic and administrative activities of the university will remain closed from February 6 to 16,...
The European Union (EU) has sat in a meeting with Bangladesh Knitwear and Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) in Dhaka city. The meeting, focusing on the overall situation in the country's...
Construction of a tunnel past Stonehenge could destroy an Ice Age archaeological site, experts have warned. Blick Mead, close to the Wiltshire stone circle, is the only place in Britain...
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested seven people, including five Nigerian footballers, over allegations of fraud. The detainees were arrested from various areas of Dhaka on Sunday, said CID...
China is expected to report solid growth in January trade this week, moderating inflation and resurgent bank lending, but the timing of the long Lunar New Year holidays will make...
Two international flights failed to meet their arrival schedules at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Monday. BG-126 from Doha was scheduled to arrive at the airport at 8:30 am, but...
The Turkey bird farming is gradually gaining popularity in the Rajshahi region as it fetches good profits. A large number of farmers are showing more interest in farming the bird...
Juventus striker Gonzalo Higuain scored a second-half hat-trick as the champions routed a hapless Sassuolo 7-0 in Serie A. Juve stayed second, however, as leaders Napoli won 2-0 at table-propping...
Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades vowed to push on with attempts to reunify the ethnically divided island nation and to improve the economic fortunes of its people after he was re-elected...
Singapore homegrown mobile payment app company SpherePay officially opened its Initial Coin Offering (ICO) or also known as Initial Token Sale on Monday. Earlier this month, SpherePay made an announcement...
Uttara Motors Ltd launched “Bajaj Pulsar NS160”, the most powerful 160cc motorcycle in the local market Sunday. Tagged as “The Fastest Bangladeshi”, Pulsar NS160 is the most sought-after bike of...
Facebook is celebrating ‘Friends’ Day’ with a set of new features for its users on the social networking platform. The social networking giant has introduced Friends Awards which will be...
At least two people were killed and more than 100 others wounded when an Amtrak train, travelling from New York to Miami, was diverted onto a side track and slammed...
Stocks witnessed a sharp decline in the first hour of trading on Monday, maintaining the previous day’s steep fall, as panicked investors went on selling spree. Merchant bankers and stockbrokers...
Expatriates' welfare minister on Sunday asked the labour counsellors to help undocumented Bangladeshi migrants get regularised in their respective job destinations. He also requested them to provide hassle-free services to...
Six people have been killed and 14 others wounded when gunmen opened fire at a clandestine cockfight arena in the Chihuahua state capital in northern Mexico, authorities say. The state...
The introduction of a new checklist for factory inspection has caused some technical complexities like preparing status reports on labour rights and safety issues in the industries, especially garment sector,...
Ferry services on Paturia-Daulatdia route in the Padma River resumed after six and half an hours of disruption caused by dense fog early Monday. Nasir Mohammad Chowdhury, Assistant General Manager...
South Korea has banned 36,000 foreigners from entering the country ahead of the Winter Olympics, citing security concerns, Reuters news agency reported on Monday citing Yonhap News Agency. Yonhap cited...
A ship carrying 22 Indian crew and 13,500 tons of gasoline is missing in the Gulf of Guinea after contact was lost in Benin on Friday, the company and India’s...
Retail prices of key vegetables remain at least 50 per cent higher during this peak harvesting season comparing to the same period a year back, official data have showed. Traders...
Asian shares fell the most in over a year on Monday as fears of resurgent inflation battered bonds, toppled Wall Street from record highs and sparked speculation that central banks...
North Korea is to send its highest ranking official for years to the South amid an easing of tensions during the Winter Olympics. Kim Yong-nam, the ceremonial head of state,...
Berger Paints Bangladesh Ltd, market leader in Bangladesh paints industry and Fosroc International Ltd, a global leading company in the field of construction chemicals, have entered into a legally binding...
CHITTAGONG, Feb 4: The Chittagong Regional Committee of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) organised a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) on 'Knowledge Management: A Strategic and Dynamic Tool...
The rise of world oil prices will save Libya's national economy from deficit, Tariq Al-Jarushi, a member of the Libyan eastern-based House of Representatives, said Saturday, reports Xinhua. "The high...
Three people, including two SSC examinees, were killed after a Natore-bound truck hit their motorcycle in Rajshahi’s Puthia. The accident took place on a road in the Upazila’s Tarapur around...
Four Indian soldiers, including an officer, have been killed in the latest cross-border clashes in Indian-administered Kashmir. Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, deputy commissioner of Rajouri sector, said the four troops were killed and one...
The government plans to build a 163 megawatt (MW) dedicated power plant at Mirsarai Economic Zone (MEZ) to supply electricity to industries and factories to be located there. BR Powergen...
Potato growers of the district have started harvesting the item. The peasants are now passing busy time in harvesting and processing the crop as they will bring the same land...
The flower traders of the district are doing a brisk business due to high market demand. Once flower was only used in decorating houses, gardens of some aristocratic persons, but...
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