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Elderly man, teenager found dead in Gulshan shop
05:05 PM, 28 Sep 2024 SaturdayAn elderly man and a teenaged boy were found dead in a grocery shop in Dhaka’s Gulshan area on Saturday...
Macroeconomic stability critical for economy: DCCI
04:57 PM, 28 Sep 2024 SaturdayDhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) President Ashraf Ahmed has urged the interim government to restore law and order to boost public confidence and maintain steady production and export flows...
Users may face internet disruption for 4 hrs
04:15 PM, 28 Sep 2024 SaturdayInternet users across the country may experience low speed or disruption for four hours on Sunday due to the maintenance works on the submarine cable system and bandwidth services at Patuakhali’s Kuakata station...
BGB arrests 2 Indians after reckless entry into Bangladesh
03:28 PM, 28 Sep 2024 SaturdayThe Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has arrested two Indian nationals who entered Bangladesh by breaking through the gate of the Bhomra ICP in Satkhira while driving recklessly.
Israel claims eliminating Hezbollah chief Nasrallah
03:23 PM, 28 Sep 2024 SaturdayIsrael's military announced Saturday that Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah was killed in an Israeli strike on Beirut the previous night, but there was no confirmation from the Lebanese armed group...
Padma Bridge Rail Link: China rejects extended bill payment time
03:08 PM, 28 Sep 2024 SaturdayChina's loan availability period for the Padma Bridge Rail Link project is set to expire on November 17, 2024, posing a significant challenge for Bangladesh.
Midland Bank receives Bancassurance Business Approval from BB
02:48 PM, 28 Sep 2024 SaturdayMidland Bank PLC has received “Bancassurance Business Commencement Approval” from Bangladesh Bank.
Brazil judge says will lift Musk’s X ban if $1.8 mn fine paid
02:17 PM, 28 Sep 2024 SaturdayA Brazilian judge locked in a legal row with X owner Elon Musk on Friday said he would reinstate the social network in Brazil if a fine of around $1.8 million was paid.
‘Hand over to police if anyone tries to extort money in my name’
01:58 PM, 28 Sep 2024 SaturdayLaw, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul has requested that anyone attempting to extort money or seek illegal benefits using his name be handed over to the police.
Rich fields, empty pockets: Why agricultural exports not flourishing
01:48 PM, 28 Sep 2024 SaturdayBangladesh holds significant potential in the export of agriculture and agricultural products, yet the sector's contribution to the country's overall export earnings remains limited. Despite the addition of 100% value and the use of domestic raw materials, the desired export revenue has not been achieved.
FIFA suspends Martinez for 2 matches in World Cup qualifying
01:01 PM, 28 Sep 2024 SaturdayArgentina goalkeeper Emiliano "Dibu" Martinez has been suspended by FIFA's disciplinary committee for two matches after being found to have displayed offensive behavior and "violating principles of fair play."
India lifts export ban on non-basmati rice, halves duty on parboiled rice
12:45 PM, 28 Sep 2024 SaturdayIndia lifted its 14-month ban on the export of non-basmati white rice on Friday, with immediate effect.
‘Roads are already flooded, we’re in trouble’
12:31 PM, 28 Sep 2024 SaturdayThe water level of the Teesta River has surged due to a relentless downpour and three consecutive days of rain, causing widespread flooding in low-lying areas.
44 barrage gates opened as Teesta swells, flood risk in 5 districts
11:57 AM, 28 Sep 2024 SaturdayHeavy rainfall over the past few days has caused water levels in major rivers across Rangpur division to rise sharply.
3 of a family burnt in fire from gas line leak
11:54 AM, 28 Sep 2024 SaturdayThree members of a family, including a child, were burnt in an explosion caused by accumulated gas in their house at Shukrabad Bazar area in the capital around 4:00 am on Saturday.
Rain delays day two start of India-Bangladesh Test
10:43 AM, 28 Sep 2024 SaturdayRain on Saturday in the northern Indian city of Kanpur delayed the start of the second day's play in the weather-hit second Test between India and Bangladesh.
43 dead as Hurricane Helene roars through southeast US
10:19 AM, 28 Sep 2024 SaturdayAt least 43 people have died and millions left without power on Friday as Hurricane Helene roared through the south-eastern US. Officials continued daring rescues with boats, helicopters and large vehicles to help those stranded in floodwaters - including about 50 workers and patients who crowded on the roof of a flooded Tennessee hospital.
Yunus leaves New York for home
09:21 AM, 28 Sep 2024 SaturdayChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has left New York for home, wrapping up his four-day USA visit to attend the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and other high-level side events.
Yunus calls on int’l community to engage with ‘new Bangladesh’
08:57 AM, 28 Sep 2024 SaturdayChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Friday urged the international community to continue and deepen engagements with Bangladesh to help meet its people's quest for democracy, rule of law, equality and prosperity so that it can emerge as a just and inclusive democratic society.
Dhaka ready to work with int’l community for Rohingya repatriation: Yunus
08:24 AM, 28 Sep 2024 SaturdayChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Friday said Bangladesh is ready to work with the international community to create an environment for dignified and sustainable return of the Rohingyas to their homeland in Myanmar.