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Dhaka, Friday


31 January 2025


UN urges peaceful transition in Bangladesh

UN urges peaceful transition in Bangladesh

Top United Nations officials underscored the need for a peaceful and democratic transition in Bangladesh after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country on Monday in the face of massive anti-Government protests, which claimed the lives of hundreds of demonstrators in recent weeks

01:47 7 August 2024

Canada calls for quick, peaceful return to democratic civilian-led govt

Canada calls for quick, peaceful return to democratic civilian-led govt

Canadian foreign minister Mélanie Joly has called for a quick and peaceful return to a democratic and inclusive civilian-led government in the country

01:38 7 August 2024

Reshuffle in top ranks in Bangladesh Army

Reshuffle in top ranks in Bangladesh Army

Bangladesh Army has made a reshuffle in its top posts

01:27 7 August 2024

Saudi Aramco Q2 profit dips 3% as output stays low

Saudi Aramco Q2 profit dips 3% as output stays low

Saudi oil giant Aramco on Tuesday reported net income of $29.07 billion in the second quarter, a slight drop from the same period last year as output remained subdued

01:15 7 August 2024

Stocks witness big jump

Stocks witness big jump

Stocks on Tuesday witnessed a big jump as Bangladesh has entered a new era after the resignation of Sheikh Hasina from the post of the country`s prime minister

01:11 7 August 2024

DCCI seeks immediate steps to restore Law and order

DCCI seeks immediate steps to restore Law and order

On behalf of the business community, Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) has called for immediate steps to restore law and order in Dhaka city and around the country

01:07 7 August 2024

BB now fully open to journalists: DG

BB now fully open to journalists: DG

Bangladesh Bank (BB) Deputy Governor (DG) Kazi Sayedur Rahman today said the central bank has withdrawn the restrictions on journalists` entry to its headquarters

01:03 7 August 2024

RMG factories to reopen from Wednesday

RMG factories to reopen from Wednesday

Apparel exporters have decided to resume operations at all their factories from tomorrow considering the industry`s workload and buyers` lead time situations

01:01 7 August 2024

Nobel Laureate Yunus to serve as head of interim govt

Nobel Laureate Yunus to serve as head of interim govt

Nobel Laureate Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus will serve as the head of the interim government. The decision was taken in a meeting with President Mohammed Shahabuddin, chiefs of the three services and the coordinators of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement

00:45 7 August 2024

Euphoria in Bangladesh after PM Sheikh Hasina flees country

Euphoria in Bangladesh after PM Sheikh Hasina flees country

Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned after weeks of deadly anti-government protests, putting an end to more than two decades at the top of the country`s politics

01:29 6 August 2024

Asian stocks tank after US data fans recession fears

Asian stocks tank after US data fans recession fears

Tokyo led a plunge across Asian equities Monday, while the yen hit a six-month high after weak US jobs data fanned fears of a recession in the world's top economy

01:17 6 August 2024

President for protecting people’s lives, properties & state assets

President for protecting people’s lives, properties & state assets

President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Monday asked the political parties to normalize the law and order situation in the country and stop looting and destructive activities

01:12 6 August 2024

Sheikh Hasina flees, President orders release of ex PM Khaleda Zia

Sheikh Hasina flees, President orders release of ex PM Khaleda Zia

President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Monday ordered the release of jailed former prime minister and key opposition leader Khaleda Zia, hours after her arch-rival Sheikh Hasina was ousted from power

01:08 6 August 2024

All offices, educational institutions open tomorrow: ISPR

All offices, educational institutions open tomorrow: ISPR

All government, semi-government, autonomous, semi-autonomous and private offices along with factories and all educational institutions, including schools, colleges, madrasah and universities, across the country will remain open from Tuesday

00:55 6 August 2024

Interim govt to be formed: Army Chief

Interim govt to be formed: Army Chief

Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman in an address to the country`s people today said an interim government will be formed to run the country as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned from her post

00:46 6 August 2024

Air India Express to launch Dhaka flights from Sept 3

Air India Express to launch Dhaka flights from Sept 3

Air India Express, the Indian low-cost airline, will commence operations from Kolkata and Chennai to Dhaka on September 3, offering fares more than 25 percent lower than other carriers on these routes

01:06 5 August 2024

LPG price hiked for August: 12 kg cylinder to cost Tk 1377

LPG price hiked for August: 12 kg cylinder to cost Tk 1377

The price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has been increased to Tk 114.79 per kg from the previous price of Tk 113.86 for August

00:49 5 August 2024

Walton Sponsored Day-long Football Tournament Held in Kushtia

Walton Sponsored Day-long Football Tournament Held in Kushtia

With the slogan "Joy on the Field, Sports Year-round," Walton has taken the initiative to organise various sports competitions in every district of the country

00:38 5 August 2024

Govt announces 3-day general holiday from Monday

Govt announces 3-day general holiday from Monday

The government announced a three-day general holiday for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday to ensure public safety

00:24 5 August 2024

Banks and stocks will remain closed Monday-Wednesday

Banks and stocks will remain closed Monday-Wednesday

Banks, stock markets, and financial institutions will remain closed for three days from Monday during the general holiday, Bangladesh Bank (BB) announced on Sunday

00:20 5 August 2024

Curfew for an indefinite period from 6 pm Sunday

Curfew for an indefinite period from 6 pm Sunday

The government on Sunday imposed a curfew for an indefinite period from 6 pm on Sunday in the capital and some other parts of the country

00:11 5 August 2024

Price fall in large-cap drives stocks down

Price fall in large-cap drives stocks down

The country`s both the bourses-- Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE)—on Sunday plunged due to mainly price fall in large-cap securities

00:07 5 August 2024

PM calls for resisting anarchists with iron hands

PM calls for resisting anarchists with iron hands

Claiming that no one of those involved in carrying out the violence across the country is a student but a terrorist, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday called upon the countrymen to curb deal with anarchists with iron hands

00:03 5 August 2024

Kobe Bryant locker sells for $2.9mn at auction

Kobe Bryant locker sells for $2.9mn at auction

The locker Kobe Bryant used for the majority of his legendary NBA career sold for $2.9 million on Friday in New York, as part of an auction of rare sports memorabilia at Sotheby`s

01:05 4 August 2024