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
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
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 kilogram02:12 2 November 2020
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 research02:08 2 November 2020
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
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
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
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 laws22:54 1 November 2020
EBL wins three awards from VISA
Eastern Bank Ltd. (EBL) has won three awards from VISA for its performance in product innovation and cards business22:15 1 November 2020
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
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
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?
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
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
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 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
Shifting to formal channels to increase remittances in Bangladesh: World Bank
The report predicted that remittance to South Asia is projected to decline by around 4% in 2020 to $135 billion.23:44 31 October 2020
Gayle becomes first player to hit 1,000 T20 sixes
During the match between Kings XI Punjab and Rajasthan Royals on Friday night, he became the first player to hit 1,000 sixes in T2023:38 31 October 2020
Covid-19: Govt reports 18 deaths, 1320 new virus cases
The number of detected novel coronavirus cases in Bangladesh rose to 407,684 as 1,320 more cases were reported after testing 11,532 samples in the last 24 hours.23:16 31 October 2020
Shwapno opens outlet in Manikganj
Shwapno, a retail chain shop owned by ACI, today inaugurated an outlet in Manikganj town with a view to provide quality products among urban people in the area easily.23:08 31 October 2020
Padma Bridge’s 5, 250 meters now visible
The 35th span of Padma multipurpose bridge was installed today, bringing a total of 5, 250 meters of the structure now visible.21:58 31 October 2020
Forex reserve exceeds $41 billion
Dhaka (Oct 31, 2020): The foreign exchange reserve has crossed the $41 billion-mark for the first time in Bangladesh riding on inflow of inward remittances and export receipts.21:19 31 October 2020
HSBC Bangladesh executes first-ever crossborder blockchain LC transaction
The transaction involved the import of 20,000 tonnes of fuel oil by United Mymensingh Power Limited Bangladesh from Singapore, for their power plant, a development that has reduced LC processing time at least to one-fifth from the present time.20:48 31 October 2020
PM vows to wipe out poverty through united efforts
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today vowed to eradicate poverty from the country through united efforts of all.20:18 31 October 2020
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