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Sulaiman S Ajanee no more
08:11 PM, 15 Sep 2024 SundaySulaiman S Ajanee, managing partner of Standard Finis Oil Co., has died of a heart attack. He aged 60 years...
ADB keen to help Bangladesh initiate vital structural reforms
07:17 PM, 15 Sep 2024 SundayThe Asian Development Bank, ADB, has expressed willingness to support the Interim Government of Bangladesh to initiate vital structural reforms in the country...
If we take the match into final session, anything can happen: Shanto
06:53 PM, 15 Sep 2024 SundayBangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto says his side is confident going into the first Test against India in Chennai, after their 2-0 win against Pakistan earlier this month...
Dhaka, Washington discuss US engagement in Bangladesh’s reform efforts: Foreign Secretary
06:00 PM, 15 Sep 2024 SundayDhaka views the ongoing visit of a high-level US delegation as a foundational step towards Washington’s meaningful engagement with Bangladesh’s interim government in implementing its reform agenda, Foreign Secretary Jashim Uddin said on Sunday...
Fake FF certificate holders to face music: Adviser
05:10 PM, 15 Sep 2024 SundayLiberation War Affairs Adviser Faruk E Azam has warned that the government will take measures against those who hold fake certificates of freedom fighters...
Chief Adviser seeks US support in Bangladesh rebuilding
04:15 PM, 15 Sep 2024 SundayChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Sunday sought supports from the United States to rebuild Bangladesh, carry out vital reforms and bring back stolen assets. He sought the assistance when a high-powered US delegation met him at the State Guest House Jamuna in Dhaka...
Talks held with US delegation on economic reform, financial sector support: Salehuddin
03:39 PM, 15 Sep 2024 SundayThe government has discussed with the visiting US delegation the issues relating to economic reforms, supports in financial sector and the measures for bringing back money siphoned off abroad...
Ex-minister Farhad put on 5-day remand
02:40 PM, 15 Sep 2024 SundayA Dhaka court has placed Farhad Hossain, the former public administration minister and former Member of Parliament from the Meherpur-1 constituency, on a five-day remand in a case filed over the killing of garment worker Rubel in the capital.
422 BNP men killed in July-August movement: Fakhrul
02:17 PM, 15 Sep 2024 SundayBNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said that 875 people were killed during the July-August movement, which began with the quota reform protests and continued with the recent demands for Sheikh Hasina's resignation, according to a human rights organization’s report.
USAID to provide $202.25m grant to Bangladesh
01:31 PM, 15 Sep 2024 SundayThe United States Agency for International Development (USAID) will provide $202.25 million grant to Bangladesh for its three sectors namely good governance, social, human and economic opportunity and resilience.
Grocer murder: Probe report against Hasina, 6 others Oct 15
12:20 PM, 15 Sep 2024 SundayA Dhaka court has set October 15 to submit a probe report in a case filed against ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and 6 others over the murder of grocer Abu Saiyed on July 19 in the city's Mohammadpur area during the anti-discrimination student movement.
US assures Bangladesh of support in building institutional capacity
11:43 AM, 15 Sep 2024 SundayThe visiting high-level Unite States (US) delegation on Sunday offered commitment to help expand Bangladesh’s economic opportunities, build its institutional capacity and uphold human rights, the US embassy said.
Enamul made OSD after DC appointment cancellation
11:11 AM, 15 Sep 2024 SundayPKM Enamul Karim, Deputy Secretary of the Public Administration Ministry, has been made Officer on Special Duty (OSD) following the cancellation of his appointment as Deputy Commissioner of Sylhet in the face of criticism.
3 of a family among 5 killed in Gazipur road crash
10:13 AM, 15 Sep 2024 SundayFive people including three members of a family were killed when a covered van crashed into a CNG-run auto-rickshaw in Gazipur on Saturday night. The accident took place on Kaliganj-Tongi-Ghorashal bypass near Mulgaon Madrasa area in Kaliganj upazila around 11:00 pm.
Storm, flooding death toll in Myanmar jumps to 74
09:31 AM, 15 Sep 2024 SundayThe death toll in Myanmar in the wake of Typhoon Yagi has jumped to 74, state media reported on Sunday, a day after its junta made a rare request for foreign aid.
24 killed in Haiti tanker truck explosion
09:19 AM, 15 Sep 2024 SundayA tanker truck exploded Saturday in southwestern Haiti, killing 24 people, authorities said, as witnesses reported that victims had been trying to collect fuel leaking from the vehicle.
Messi scores twice in triumphant injury return for Miami
09:04 AM, 15 Sep 2024 SundayLionel Messi dazzled in his return from injury Saturday, scoring two goals in the space of four minutes and adding an assist in Inter Miami's 3-1 Major League Soccer victory over the Philadelphia Union.
Former Public Administration Minister arrested
08:20 AM, 15 Sep 2024 SundayMembers of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) have arrested Farhad Hossain, the former public administration minister and former Member of Parliament from the Meherpur-1 constituency, in the capital's Eskaton area.
Speakers for formulation of a suitable law on appointing efficient ECs
09:56 PM, 14 Sep 2024 SaturdaySpeakers at a policy dialogue on Saturday said the country needs a suitable law aiming not only to appoint next Election Commissioners (ECs) but also to institutionalise their appointments...
Gold price hits record high of Tk 1.29 lakh per bhori
08:38 PM, 14 Sep 2024 SaturdayThe Bangladesh Jeweler’s Association, BAJUS, has raised the price of gold by Tk 3,581 to Tk 1,29,902 per bhori, the highest rise in the country's history till Saturday (September 14). Now, gold of 22-carat will cost Tk 1,29,902 a bhori (11.664 grams)...