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Dhaka, Friday


29 November 2024


7 killed in Mymensingh road accident
439 killed in 417 road accidents in Bangladesh in last December

7 killed in Mymensingh road accident

At least seven people were killed as a bus hit an oncoming three-wheeler in Gachtala area under Tarakanda upazila of Mymensingh this afternoon.

20:47 3 January 2021

Give highest importance to human rights, rule of law: PM to police

Give highest importance to human rights, rule of law: PM to police

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday asked members of the police force to attach the highest importance to basic rights, human rights and rule of law while discharging their professional

19:48 3 January 2021

New variant of Covid-19: KSA lifts ban on sea, land, airways

New variant of Covid-19: KSA lifts ban on sea, land, airways

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Sunday lifted the ban imposed on incoming travelers through the country’s land, sea and airways to contain the spread of a new variant of coronavirus in a number of countries.

19:41 3 January 2021

The story of turning passion into profit

The story of turning passion into profit

A resident of Badaghat village in Sunamganj`s Tahirpur upazila, Fazlu Mia has always been fascinated by birds and the idea of entrepreneurship

19:21 3 January 2021

India approves AstraZeneca, locally-made Covid-19 vaccines

India approves AstraZeneca, locally-made Covid-19 vaccines

India has authorised two Covid-19 vaccines, paving the path for a huge vaccination program to contain the coronavirus pandemic in the world’s second most populous country.

18:51 3 January 2021

84.5 mn people infected with Covid-19 globally

84.5 mn people infected with Covid-19 globally

The total case count globally reached 84,535,117 while the death toll climbed to 1,834,963 on Sunday morning

18:39 3 January 2021

India OKs AstraZeneca, locally-made Covid-19 vaccines

India OKs AstraZeneca, locally-made Covid-19 vaccines

India authorised two Covid-19 vaccines on Sunday, paving the way for a huge inoculation program to stem the coronavirus pandemic in the world’s second most populous country.

18:29 3 January 2021

Dhaka stocks surge more than 3.30% in 2 hours

Dhaka stocks surge more than 3.30% in 2 hours

Two hours into the trade on Sunday, the benchmark DSEX rose by nearly 175 points or 3.23 per cent to 5,577. It hit an 18 months peak in the previous session.

16:49 3 January 2021

Money for vaccines on the way to India

Money for vaccines on the way to India

Bangladesh is transferring pre-booking money to neighbouring India for the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine. More than Tk600 crore will be deposited in banks on Sunday to purchase the vaccine from the Serum Institute of India (SII).

04:54 3 January 2021

People are now more comfortable with digital transactions

People are now more comfortable with digital transactions

Tanvir A Mishuk, managing director of Nagad

We are observing more than 100 percent yearly growth rate in different segments of our channel in recent times. Person-to-person transaction is free in

03:50 3 January 2021

Silver lining of Covid-19: Dawn of the MFS industry

Silver lining of Covid-19: Dawn of the MFS industry

From business payment to personal money transfer, all witnessed a boom during the pandemic as people have become more inclined to make payments without physical contact.

03:37 3 January 2021

Pandemic pushes CI sheet price up in Ctg

Pandemic pushes CI sheet price up in Ctg

Usually, the price of the roofing material spikes every year during the winter season when the demand picks up but this year the price of the material surged more than ever due to Covid-19, according to them.

02:29 3 January 2021

BNP habituated to complaining before elections: Hasan

BNP habituated to complaining before elections: Hasan

Information Minister and Joint General Secretary of Awami League Hasan Mahmud on Saturday said that BNP is habituated to opening a complain box if any election comes in the country.

01:57 3 January 2021

5 Indian cricketers in isolation for violating Covid-19 protocols

5 Indian cricketers in isolation for violating Covid-19 protocols

Five Indian players have been isolated after a video posted on Twitter by a fan that the cricketers were dining at an indoor venue on Friday in Melbourne.

01:34 3 January 2021

Covid-19 vaccine to cost Tk425: Minister

Covid-19 vaccine to cost Tk425: Minister

Health and Family Welfare Minister Zahid Maleque today said that the Oxford-AstraZeneca developed vaccine for coronavirus will be available for Tk 425 per shot.

00:59 3 January 2021

Tahsan becomes goodwill ambassador of UNHCR

Tahsan becomes goodwill ambassador of UNHCR

Musician and telefilm actor Tahsan Rahman Khan has been selected as a goodwill ambassador for Bangladesh by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).

The announcement was made at a

00:09 3 January 2021

BRAC Bank appoints Akhteruddin Mahmood as new head of HR

BRAC Bank appoints Akhteruddin Mahmood as new head of HR

BRAC Bank Limited has appointed Akhteruddin Mahmood as its Head of Human Resources with effect from January 1, 2021.

Before joining BRAC Bank, Mahmood was the group head of Human Resources

23:45 2 January 2021

Berger secures most-loved award for 10th consecutive year

Berger secures most-loved award for 10th consecutive year

Berger Paints Bangladesh Limited has won the Best Brand Award for “The Most Loved Brand 2020” of the paints industry for the 10th consecutive years.

Bangladesh Brand Forum (BBF), in collaboration

23:30 2 January 2021

Ala Uddin Ahmad appointed GM of MetLife Bangladesh

Ala Uddin Ahmad appointed GM of MetLife Bangladesh

MetLife has announced the appointment of Muhammad Ala Uddin Ahmad as general manager of its Bangladesh business, effective as of Friday.

He succeeds Syed Hammadul Karim, who retired in December 2020

22:58 2 January 2021

bKash becomes best brand of country 2nd time in a row

bKash becomes best brand of country 2nd time in a row

bKash has won the country's Best Brand Award for the second time in a row in a consumer survey conducted by Bangladesh Brand Forum.

A total of 105 brands were recognised

22:42 2 January 2021

Bangladesh sees decline in Covid-19 infection

Bangladesh sees decline in Covid-19 infection

Bangladesh sees a declining trend of coronavirus infection as the government’s health department reported 684 new cases in the country including capital Dhaka in the past 24 hours ending 8:00am on Saturday.

22:29 2 January 2021

BNP should return to positive politics in New Year: Quader

BNP should return to positive politics in New Year: Quader

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Saturday called upon BNP to return to the right path of politics in the New Year for the interest of the country’s overall peace, progress and stability.

22:10 2 January 2021

Nasimul Baten new MD and CEO of Delta Brac Housing

Nasimul Baten new MD and CEO of Delta Brac Housing

He was previously working as deputy managing director as well as acting managing director of DBH.

21:01 2 January 2021

Emirates unveils premium economy cabin on A380 aircraft

Emirates unveils premium economy cabin on A380 aircraft

Emirates is taking its signature A380 experience to the next level with the unveiling of a brand-new Premium Economy cabin, together with enhancements and a refreshed look across all cabins,

20:43 2 January 2021