BD export may reach $1.2b to ASEAN market in 4yrs
Speakers at a webinar organized by foreign ministry here on Sunday observed that Bangladesh’s export volume can reach up to $1.2 billion from the present $60 million to ASEAN countries if technical and non-tariff barriers are addressed.17:42 23 November 2020
Country’s football legend Badal Roy passes away
Former national star footballer of the Eighties, national sports award winner, former sports secretary of DUCSU and recent past vice president of Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) Badal Roy passed away Sunday afternoon while undergoing treatment at Bangladesh Medical College Hospital.17:07 23 November 2020
When can actually Bangladesh avail of Covid-19 vaccine?
The world has finally got two Covid-19 vaccines, which are said to be highly effective. Will the people of Bangladesh have access to those as fast as they expect? Experts say challenges are there!16:51 23 November 2020
US hopes to start virus vaccines in December as pandemic surges
The United States hopes to begin coronavirus vaccinations in early December, a top government health official said Sunday, the latest positive news to emerge even as cases surge across the worst-hit nation and elsewhere around the globe.16:35 23 November 2020
Govt sincerely working to recover forest land: Minister
Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Md Shahab Uddin on Sunday said the government is conducting regular drives to recover illegally occupied forest land, prevent the cutting of hills and mounds, halt operations of unlicensed brick kilns, and stop the use of banned polythene03:02 23 November 2020
One held with 1.48 lakh yaba pills in Chattogram
Police have arrested a man and recovered 1.48 lakh pieces of yaba from a fishing trawler at Old Kalurghat area under Chandgaon thana this morning03:01 23 November 2020
Business people have role to play in tackling 2nd Covid wave: FM
As many countries across the globe including Bangladesh are bracing for the second wave of coronavirus, the world needs collective actions to tackle this menace, said Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen02:57 23 November 2020
Japan, Bangladesh celebrate 50 yrs of economic friendship, plan for future
The three sides signed an MoU at an event titled "Celebrating Fifty Years of Japan-Bangladesh Economic Friendship: Planning for the next ten years (2021-2030) of private sector cooperation."02:11 23 November 2020
Facebook files $50,000 compensation case against Bangladeshi firm
The local firm, A1 Software Ltd, was sent multiple legal notices asking it to stop using the same domain name as Facebook.01:47 23 November 2020
BUBT, REVE Systems sign MoU to set up lab, boost research
The MoU focuses on developing human resources, establishing a Natural Language Processing Lab and other joint academic-industrial collaborations.01:43 23 November 2020
Amari Dhaka launches wedding planning package
The newly married couple can enjoy a Tk15,000 cash voucher to be used on their first wedding anniversary01:22 23 November 2020
Workshop on HDPE pipe introduction held in Chattogram
In this workshop, speakers discussed about what a High Density Polyethylene pipe is and what it is used for01:14 23 November 2020
Stocks slip as turnover stands low
Amid the downcast sentiment, the general insurance sector shined, rising the highest 0.7 percent. Among other sectors, cement and engineering declined. Low cap companies from different sectors continued to place among the day`s top gainers.00:49 23 November 2020
All to have access to power within December: Nasrul
State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid has said that the country will achieve the target of access to electricity for all by December this year.00:36 23 November 2020
21 more dengue cases confirmed
Bangladesh reported 21 new dengue cases until early Sunday, amid the Covid-19 outbreak, taking the total number to 84.23:52 22 November 2020
Covid-19 daily tally: 38 deaths, 2,060 fresh cases
Bangladesh on Saturday recorded 38 novel coronavirus deaths and 2,060 fresh cases overnight. Among the total, 81.02 percent patients have recovered while 1.43 percent died so far.22:53 22 November 2020
HSBC appoints Kevin Green as country head of wholesale banking
Kevin brings almost 25 years of experience in the financial services industry to this role.22:50 22 November 2020
Good communication network keeps wheels of economy rolling: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said the wheels of country’s economy are still in motion as the Awami League government was able to build a comprehensive communication network throughout the country.22:47 22 November 2020
BB appoints two deputy governors
Kazi Sayedur Rahman, executive director of Bangladesh Bank has been promoted as the deputy governor of the central bank while AKM Sajedur Rahman, managing director of Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank, has been picked for the same post.22:13 22 November 2020
Uber launches 24/7 on-trip safety helpline
Riders will now be able to speak directly to Uber’s safety team during their trip.21:35 22 November 2020
Dhaka’s falling air quality triggers worsening coronavirus concerns
Dhaka’s air ranked fifth-worst in the Air Quality Index (AQI) on Sunday morning amid rising fears that the country could be hit by a second-wave of coronavirus.21:26 22 November 2020
HC seeks details of money launderers by Dec 17
The High Court on Sunday asked the authorities concerned to submit reports of money launderers by December 17.20:43 22 November 2020
Govt paid special attention to keep people safe from Covid-19: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday assured the people that the government has paid special attention to keeping them safe from coronavirus amid apprehensions of worsening virus situation in winter months.20:15 22 November 2020
COVID-19 pandemic, economic crisis dominate G20 Summit
Saudi Arabia is hosting the two-day G20 summit, which began on Saturday, for the first time, but that on virtual forum. Also, an Arab nation is hosting the summit for the first time.20:04 22 November 2020
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