Dhaka, Friday


20 September 2024


MetLife Bangladesh launches digital recruitment process

MetLife Bangladesh launches digital recruitment process for Financial Associates

MetLife Bangladesh has launched an enhanced digital recruitment platform for individuals looking to join the company as Financial Associates

02:59 3 November 2020

Pubali Bank welcomes 100 IT Officials with orientation program

Pubali Bank welcomes 100 IT Officials with orientation program

The Human Resources Department of Pubali Bank Ltd has arranged a day-long orientation program for its 100 newly recruited IT officials

02:15 3 November 2020

Govt not thinking about lockdown ahead possible 2nd wave of Covid

Govt not thinking about lockdown ahead possible 2nd wave of Covid

The government is not thinking about imposing restriction on people’s movement or lockdown ahead of the possible second wave of coronavirus that may hit the country during the winter season.

00:11 3 November 2020

Bangladesh Covid-I9 death toll rises to 5,966; 25 more die

Bangladesh Covid-I9 death toll rises to 5,966; 25 more die

Dhaka (Nov 2, 2020): Bangladesh today recorded 1,736 new coronavirus cases in 24 hours, pushing the caseload to 41, 09, 88.

22:56 2 November 2020

Freedom of speech must not be undermined with false propaganda: P

Freedom of speech must not be undermined with false propaganda: P

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today asked all concerned to highlight the facts of any incident alongside protesting the spread of rumours and false propaganda in the name of freedom of speech.

21:44 2 November 2020

Jail Killing Day to be observed tomorrow

Jail Killing Day to be observed tomorrow

The Jail Killing Day will be observed tomorrow as the day is the second disgraceful incident in the country after the brutal murder of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and his family members on August 15 in 1975.

21:28 2 November 2020

5 firms declare dividends, 1 refrains

5 firms declare dividends, 1 refrains

No dividends from Bengal Windsor this year

21:00 2 November 2020

Macron’s anti-Islamic remarks: Police foil Hefajat’s attempt to besiege France Embass

Macron’s anti-Islamic remarks: Police foil Hefajat’s attempt to besiege France Embass

Police have foiled an attempt by Hefajat-e-Islam Bangladesh-led Somomona Islami Dal, a platform of the Islamist parties, to besiege France Embassy protesting the recent remarks made by President Emmanuel Macron against Islam.

20:20 2 November 2020

Reduce air pollution to avert Covid surge in winter: Experts

Reduce air pollution to avert Covid surge in winter: Experts

As the densely-populated Dhaka city braces for serious air pollution in the dry season like previous years, health experts warn that dirty air during this winter may help coronavirus turn deadlier in terms of mortality rate.

19:21 2 November 2020

Malaysia expatriates stage demo before foreign ministry for quick

Malaysia expatriates stage demo before foreign ministry for quick

Several hundreds of Malaysia returnees took to the street in front of the Foreign Affairs Ministry in Segunbagicha area of Dhaka today seeking the government intervention to extend duration of their visas and to ensure their quick return to the country.

19:02 2 November 2020

Onion sales not possible below Tk55 per kg: Commerce minister

Onion sales not possible below Tk55 per kg: Commerce minister

Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi said that the government has started importing onions, but it will not be possible to sell this essential commodity for below Tk 55 per kilogram

02:12 2 November 2020

Wage digitalisation in RMG sector relapses in September

Wage digitalisation in RMG sector relapses in September

Very few women know how to make a cash transfer using their digital wallets, according to an ongoing research

02:08 2 November 2020

Govt spends Tk 15,000 to Tk 47,000 per person for Covid-19 treatm

Govt spends Tk 15,000 to Tk 47,000 per person for Covid-19 treatm

The government has spent Tk 15,000 to 47,000 per person for treatment of coronavirus at different government hospitals across the country, Health and Family Welfare Minister Zahid Maleque said today.

01:15 2 November 2020

US keen to help Bangladesh diversify its private sector
It sees opportunities in high-value areas including digital econo

US keen to help Bangladesh diversify its private sector

The United States has said it wants to help Bangladesh to diversify its private sector to move some of it away from the ready-made garment (RMG) industry into other high-value areas including the digital economy.

00:14 2 November 2020

Small traders seek benefits from govt stimulus package 

Small traders seek benefits from govt stimulus package 

Bangladesh Shop Owners’ Association on Sunday urged the government to keep the VAT-free annual turnover limit within Tk50 lakh for the welfare of shop owners amid the coronavirus pandemic.

23:23 1 November 2020

Anti-tobacco lobby meets parliament whip to discuss law reforms

Anti-tobacco lobby meets parliament whip to discuss law reforms

Representatives of the Anti Tobacco Media Alliance (ATMA) and Knowledge for Progress (PROGGA) have met with the Whip of the National Parliament Iqbalur Rahim to discuss the necessity of reforming tobacco control laws

22:54 1 November 2020

EBL wins three awards from VISA

EBL wins three awards from VISA

Eastern Bank Ltd. (EBL) has won three awards from VISA for its performance in product innovation and cards business

22:15 1 November 2020

NSU student Payel murder: 3 sentenced to death

NSU student Payel murder: 3 sentenced to death

A Dhaka court today sentenced three men to death for killing North South University student Saidur Rahman Payel.

21:23 1 November 2020

Almost one-third youths left studies to support family amid Covid

Almost one-third youths left studies to support family amid Covid

Some 28 percent youths aged above 18 left studies to support their families amid the Covid-19 pandemic in the country, according to an online survey conducted by Citizen’s Platform for SDGs, Bangladesh.

20:55 1 November 2020

Time to reintroduce covid tests for inbound passengers: PM
Use masks, keep yourself and others safe, Sheikh Hasina tells the

Time to reintroduce covid tests for inbound passengers: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said in the wake of massive COVID-19 outbreak again across the globe, the time has come to reintroduce coronavirus tests for every inbound passenger in all ports.

20:47 1 November 2020

In photos: Mask or no mask?

In photos: Mask or no mask?

With winter coming, the government has imposed “no mask, no service” policy to curb the spread of COVID-19. But with every day that passes by, people are getting more and more reluctant to wear a mask before going outdoors. 

20:29 1 November 2020

England faces new lockdown as UK virus cases pass 1 million

England faces new lockdown as UK virus cases pass 1 million

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Saturday announced a new month-long lockdown for England after being warned that without tough action a resurgent coronavirus outbreak will overwhelm hospitals in weeks.

18:36 1 November 2020

Dhaka plans pacts with 12 nations to retrieve black money

Dhaka plans pacts with 12 nations to retrieve black money

The government is planning to ink taxation agreements with as many as 12 countries for allowing exchange of information in order to bring back black money stashed abroad.

18:21 1 November 2020

A section of brokers manipulating shares, alleges Salman F Rahman

A section of brokers manipulating shares, alleges Salman F Rahman

A section of brokers are engaged in manipulating shares of different companies before eyes of buyers while the Stock Exchange is reluctant in taking action against them, Salman F Rahman alleged today.

00:22 1 November 2020