Nagad to provide all digital services on single platform

Nagad, the mobile financial service of the Bangladesh Post Office, has announced its determination to provide all everyday digital services on its platform.

In this regard, the fastest growing digital financial

00:26 10 December 2020

Stocks hit fresh highs, Dominage keeps rising

The market started in the morning between green and red before climbing to fresh high in several months backed by engineering, bank, telecom and food stocks

23:58 9 December 2020

BSCIC to set up 3 more industrial parks in Chattogram

The new parks will generate employment opportunities for about 5 lakh people.

23:51 9 December 2020

AFC Agro Biotech’s Q1 earnings drop 86%

The earnings per share (EPS) of AFC Agro Biotech Ltd have dropped by 86% to Tk0.07 Q1 (July-September) of 2020 as against Tk0.5 for the same period of last year

23:46 9 December 2020

HSBC launches 2nd edition of Business Excellence Awards

The programme aims to recognise and honour business enterprises and entrepreneurs from Bangladesh for their contribution to the sustainable growth of the national economy.

23:27 9 December 2020

Covid-19: 24 die, 2,159 infected in last 24hrs

Dhaka (Dec 9, 2020): The death and infection caused by the novel coronavirus came down slightly in the last 24 hours ending 8:00am on Wednesday compared to the just passed 24 hours, data shows.

23:04 9 December 2020

Fulbaria eviction drive continues for 2nd consecutive day

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) for the second consecutive day on Wednesday continued removing illegal shops from the streets in front of three markets in the capital`s Fulbaria.

22:59 9 December 2020

Boost export volume; create jobs, commerce minister to business leaders

Dhaka (Dec 9, 2020): Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi on Wednesday launched a new $40 million fund under the Export Competitiveness for Jobs (EC4J) project for infrastructure investments to create around 90,000 fresh jobs and boost exports.

22:40 9 December 2020

PM Hasina in Forbes’ list of most powerful women

Dhaka (Dec 9, 2020): Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been included in Forbes’ list of the most powerful women.

21:46 9 December 2020

PM distributes Begum Rokeya Padak

Dhaka (Dec 9, 2020): Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today handed over the prestigious Begum Rokeya Padak-2020 to five persons for their outstanding contributions to the society and women empowerment.

20:27 9 December 2020

Stocks back to green

At 1.30pm, the benchmark DSEX index gained 23 points or 0.46 percent at 5,073 while the DSES index rose over 4 points of 0.40 percent at 1,163 and blue chip DS30 Index added 7 points or 0.39 percent at 1,767

19:02 9 December 2020

Britain starts virus jabs as Biden vows 100 mn vaccinations

Dhaka (Dec 9, 2020): Britain on Tuesday became the first Western country to start mass coronavirus vaccinations, as Joe Biden pledged his administration would inoculate 100 million people in the United States over the first 100 days of his presidency.

17:29 9 December 2020

A greener future begins with a shift to coal alternatives

Demand for coal remains strong and helps to fuel economic development in emerging markets

03:31 9 December 2020

CCTV cameras to be installed for securing sculptures in Chattogram

Police in the port city have decided to install CCTV cameras for the security of various sculptures, including Bangabandhu's sculptures, in Chattogram.

The move comes amid opposition from several Islamic organisations,

02:47 9 December 2020

Bangladesh-Turkey relations rooted in common beliefs: Quader

The Turkish envoy lauded the Bangladesh’s economic prosperity under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and also appreciated the way Bangladesh had handled the Covid-19 situation.

02:22 9 December 2020

Chattogram port reclaims 2 acres illegally occupied land

The Chattogram port has reclaimed 2 acres of land which was occupied by illegal shops and makeshift homes at the Boropol area under the Bandar thana.

With the lead of Gowtam

01:44 9 December 2020

5 held for murdering a youth in Chattogram

Police have arrested five youths from the South Kattali area under Pahartali police station, Chattogram for their involvement in the killing of another youth three days ago.

The arrestees were identified

01:03 9 December 2020

Commerce ministry to launch $40m fund under EC4J project

The Ministry of Commerce will launch a new $40 million fund on Wednesday under the Export Competitiveness for Jobs (EC4J) project for infrastructure investments to create around 90,000 fresh jobs

00:14 9 December 2020

Govt approves Tk 2,228cr project for Munshiganj-Dhaka-Narayanganj roads

Dhaka (Dec 8, 2020): The government today approved a Taka 2,227.77 crore project to widen the road from Panchaboti to Muktarpur and also to construct a double-deck road for establishing easier and cost efficient road communication of Munshiganj with Dhaka and Narayanganj.

00:05 9 December 2020

Quader blasts communal groups on sculpture issue

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Tuesday blasted the people involved in vendalising sculpture of Bangabandhu and said his government won’t allow emergence of any communal group in the country.

23:28 8 December 2020

Stocks end flat after 6-day rally, Dominage up 190%

The benchmark DSEX index edged over 3 points or 0.07% down to settle at 5,049 on Tuesday, pulling back from its sixth straight session rally.

23:08 8 December 2020

Httpool partners with Digital Summit 2020

Httpool Bangladesh, the authorised sales partner of Facebook in the country, is the new partner for Bangladesh Brand Forum’s Digital Summit and Digital Marketing Awards 2020.

Httpool representative Rohan Noronha, senior

22:32 8 December 2020

Emirates doubles daily flights to Dhaka from December 14

To meet the growing passenger demand, Emirates has announced it will operate double the daily flights to Dhaka starting December 14.

The added services will offer customers enhanced connectivity to more

22:17 8 December 2020

Covid-19 claims 32 lives, infects 2,202 in Bangladesh

Dhaka (Dec 8, 2020): The deadly virus Covid-19 claimed more 32 lives and infected 2, 202 people at different parts across the country including capital Dhaka in the last 24 hours ending 8:00am on Tuesday.

22:00 8 December 2020