Dhaka, Friday


20 September 2024


China did little to help resolve Rohingya issue: US

China did little to help resolve Rohingya issue: US

The United States has said China has done "very little" to help resolve the Rohingya issue and for whom much more should be expected, considering the proximity to China of this humanitarian catastrophe. 

18:14 21 October 2020

La Liga launches app for Bangladeshi fans

La Liga launches app for Bangladeshi fans

Available in Bengali and English on the landing page, the LaLiga eSpace app be the one-stop access to the greatest game in the world

03:10 21 October 2020

Genex Infosys to provide RPA services to Banglalink

Genex Infosys to provide Robotic Process Automation services to Banglalink

Genex Infosys Limited, a publicly listed IT company of the country was recently awarded by telecom provider Banglalink Digital for providing Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Services

02:58 21 October 2020

Should you buy the new iPhone 12?

Should you buy the new iPhone 12?

It is not every day or month that Apple fans get to see a new iPhone. Unlike other phone manufacturers, Apple brings out its iPhones only once a year

02:43 21 October 2020

Govt to spend Tk 567 cr for development of 3 airports

Govt to spend Tk 567 cr for development of 3 airports

The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) today approved four projects, including a Tk 567-crore one, to develop the runways of three domestic airports – Jashore, Syedpur and Rajshahi-- to ensure the safe landing and take-off of aircraft.

01:11 21 October 2020

DU admission: Exam to be held in person instead of online  

DU admission: Exam to be held in person instead of online  

Dhaka University (DU) today reached a decision to hold the first year admission test in person instead of online examination, following the previous system.

00:46 21 October 2020

Covid-19 certificates: Health ministry nominates 10 private labs

Covid-19 certificates: Health ministry nominates 10 private labs

Health and Family Welfare Ministry has nominated 10 private health service institutes in Dhaka to issue clearance certificates after conduction Covid-19 test to the people intended to go abroad.

23:09 20 October 2020

Regent Textiles to buy Legacy Fashion at Tk 83 crore

Regent Textiles to buy Legacy Fashion at Tk 83 crore

Regent Textiles, a listed company on Dhaka Stock Exchange, has announced to acquire 99 percent shares of Legacy Fashion Limited at Tk 83 crore.

22:24 20 October 2020

Prime Bank director to buy 7.5 lakh shares

Prime Bank director to buy 7.5 lakh shares

Marina Yasmin Chowdhury, one of the sponsor directors of Prime Bank, will buy 750,000 shares of the company at prevailing market price through Stock Exchange within October 29, 2020.

21:33 20 October 2020

Stocks fail to maintain early high gains

Stocks fail to maintain early high gains

Stocks closed the day at a lower price than it opened on Tuesday.

21:15 20 October 2020

Water transport workers go on strike over pay, safety  

Water transport workers go on strike over pay, safety  

Bangladesh water transport workers today went on a strike across the country for an indefinite period to meet their 11-point demand including implementation of the 2016 pay scale and safety.

21:05 20 October 2020

Rohingya Crisis: India invited to join Oct 22 donor conf
It reiterates commitment to early repatriation of Rohingyas

Rohingya Crisis: India invited to join Oct 22 donor conf

India has reiterated its commitment to sustainable repatriation of Rohingyas saying they have received an invitation to join the donor conference to be held on Thursday.

18:33 20 October 2020

Covid-19 impacts journos negatively worldwide: ICFJ study

Covid-19 impacts journos negatively worldwide: ICFJ study

Alongside jobholders in different sectors, the Covid-19 pandemic has severely impacted many journalists and newsrooms in one way or another across the globe according to a recent study by the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ).

18:13 20 October 2020

Eurobike 2020 cancelled as corona closes in

Eurobike 2020 cancelled as corona closes in

The special edition of Eurobike planned for November 24 to 26 will no longer take place

03:43 20 October 2020

Pakistan High Commissioner pays courtesy visit to FBCCI President

Pakistan High Commissioner Imran Ahmed Siddiqui pays courtesy call on FBCCI President

Pakistan High Commissioner to Bangladesh Imran Ahmed Siddiqui paid a courtesy visit to the newly renovated FBCCI Icon 60 at the capital’s Motijheel

03:13 20 October 2020

SR Group`s 3 more restaurants evade Tk 7.14 crore Vat

SR Group`s 3 more restaurants evade Tk 7.14 crore Vat

In a latest drive VAT Intelligence Directorate has detected hiding of Tk 32.25 crore sales figures against three restaurants owned by SR Group

00:32 20 October 2020

A leap forward on cross-border payments

A leap forward on cross-border payments

When paying for coffee, we swipe, tap, wave, and soon may wink—a quick and painless exchange of coffee for money. But when paying for imports or sending remittances, we often fill-out forms, wait for days, and pay—too much

00:27 20 October 2020

Jamuna Bank Foundation opens kidney dialysis centre in Cumilla

Jamuna Bank Foundation opens kidney dialysis centre in Cumilla

Jamuna Bank Foundation has recently inaugurated a kidney dialysis center at its Laksam Unit in Cumilla.

00:25 20 October 2020

Wear masks to avoid Covid`s second surge: PM

Wear masks to avoid Covid`s second surge: PM

In the wake of Covid-19 resurge in many European and American countries, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today urged all to follow health guidelines and use face-masks in public places and gatherings, aiming to prevent the possible second wave of the pandemic in Bangladesh.

23:17 19 October 2020

Meghna Life reports Tk11.07 cr increase in life revenue account

Meghna Life reports Tk11.07 cr increase in life revenue account

Meghna Life Insurance Company Limited has reported Tk11.07 crore increase in its life revenue account in the third quarter of 2020 (July-September)

22:58 19 October 2020

SBAC pays Tk5 lakh to a depositor

SBAC pays Tk5 lakh to a depositor

South Bangla Agriculture and Commerce Bank (SBAC) has handed over a check of Tk five lakh to Shabiha Islam Subarna wife of depositor late Sadakul Islam as the death claim bima settlement under the bank’s Surokkha Millionaire Scheme.

22:44 19 October 2020

Bagerhat rapist gets life term in quickest verdict

Bagerhat rapist gets life term in quickest verdict

In an unprecedented instance, a Bagerhat court today sentenced a man to life in prison for raping a minor girl within two weeks after the incident took place.

22:04 19 October 2020

Covid-19: Recovery rate still low in Bangladesh

Covid-19: Recovery rate still low in Bangladesh

Although the recovery rate of Covid-19 patients rose significantly over the last two months and stood at 48.6 percent in Bangladesh as of Saturday, it is still very low compared to the global average and most of the worst-affected countries.

20:55 19 October 2020

MTB offers up to 20% discount for Durga Puja shoppers

MTB offers up to 20% discount for Durga Puja shoppers

The Mutual Trust Bank has offered up to 20% discount for Durga Puja in selected outlets

20:29 19 October 2020