Armenia says recognises State of Palestine
Armenia announced Friday it was recognising the State of Palestine, the latest country to do so during the war in Gaza, saying it was against "violence towards civilian populations"00:59 22 June 2024
Japan inflation ticks up in May to 2.5%
The pace of Japanese inflation accelerated in May partly due to higher energy bills, government data showed Friday, as analysts speculate on the timing of the Bank of Japan`s next rate hike00:53 22 June 2024
Govt building 268km roads to smooth rural connectivity in Cox’s Bazar
To mitigate some of the risks facing both the forcibly displaced Myanmar nationals (FDMNs) and their host communities, the government is implementing a project for smoothing the rural connectivity in Cox’s Bazar district00:49 22 June 2024
Asian markets retreat after tech losses hobble Wall St
Asian markets mostly fell Friday following a broadly negative lead from Wall Street, where tech giants led a sell-off on profit-taking, while traders are on intervention watch as the yen retreats back towards a three-decade low00:46 22 June 2024
Tigers upbeat to beat India to keep T20WC semis hopes alive
With top order batters showing the glimpse of returning back to form, Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto believes they still stand on a good chance to seal semifinals of the T20 World Cup00:42 22 June 2024
PM urges Indian businessmen to make investment in Bangladesh
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday invited Indian businessmen to come up with investment in Bangladesh, saying that she priorities all neighbouring countries for it00:31 22 June 2024
PM for removing trade barriers through Dhaka-Delhi dialogue
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday called for holding dialogues to remove the challenges which both Bangladesh and India are witnessing in their journey towards economical development activities00:26 22 June 2024
1,100 tonnes of rice, Tk 50 lakh allotted for Sylhet, Sunamganj flood victims
The Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief has allocated another 1,100 tonnes of rice, cash Tk 50 lakh and 12,000 packets of dry food for the flood-affected people of Sylhet and Sunamganj districts00:59 21 June 2024
HSC exams in Sylhet division postponed till July 8
Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and its equivalent examinations have been postponed in Sylhet division until July 8 due to the ongoing flood situation in the division00:55 21 June 2024
Donors reiterate commitment to solve Rohingya crisis
Donors from the international community including the USA, UK, Japan, Australia and European Union on Thrsday reiterated their commitment on their ongoing efforts in finding a durable solution of the Rohingya crisis00:25 21 June 2024
Dhaka warns Myanmar military, Arakan army of firing into Bangladesh: Kamal
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan on Thursday said Bangladesh has conveyed its concern to Myanmar military and Arakan army with a strong note that Bangladesh will retaliate if they fire into Bangladesh territory further00:21 21 June 2024
Floodwater submerges fresh areas in Sylhet region, mounting people’s suffering
Fresh downstream areas of Sunamganj and Sylhet districts are being inundated with gushing waters from upstream areas in northeast India accompanied by downpours while the flood situation remains unchanged00:17 21 June 2024
Walton sees surge in fridge sale ahead of Eid-ul-Azha
Walton, a local electronics brand, has reported a significant surge in refrigerator sales across Bangladesh ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, one of the largest Muslim religious festivals observed in the country on Monday00:11 21 June 2024
Stocks maintain gaining streak
Country`s both the bourses, Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) on Thursday also witnessed an upward trend like earlier as investors continued their buying spree on large-cap issues amid optimism23:53 20 June 2024
Proposed budget is people-friendly: Ali
Finance Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali on Thursday said that the proposed Taka 7,97,000 crore budget for the next fiscal year (FY25) is people-friendly as the incumbent Awami League government is a government that belongs to the country`s people23:41 20 June 2024
WB announces new country director for Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka
David Sislen is the World Bank’s new Country Director for Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, effective from July 1, the global lender said in a statement on Wednesday00:54 20 June 2024
Air pollution accounted for 8.1 million deaths globally in 2021: UNICEF
Air pollution is having an increasing impact on human health, becoming the second leading global risk factor for death, according to the fifth edition of the State of Global Air (SoGA) report00:45 20 June 2024
Tigers rely on bowling might to beat Australia in T20 WC Super 8s
Bangladesh are looking forward to making a good start to the Super 8 phase of the T20 World Cup when they take on mighty Australia at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Friday. The match starts at 6.30 AM (Bangladesh Time)00:35 20 June 2024
Hong Kong tops the list of world’s most expensive cities
Hong Kong has claimed the title as the world’s most expensive city for expats for the third consecutive year, according to Mercer, a financial consultant firm, which recently published its cost of living city ranking 202400:25 20 June 2024
Flood displaces 38,000, maroons 14.5 lakh in greater Sylhet
Gushing waters from upstream areas in northeast India accompanied by downpours continued to inundate fresh areas in Sylhet and neighbouring Sunamganj with officials saying the deluge so far forced 38,000 people to take refuge in safer places and marooned some 14.5 lakh people00:20 20 June 2024
Prince Salman exchanges greetings with FM Hasan
Foreign Minister Dr. Hasan Mahmud attended a royal reception at Mina Palace in Saudi Arabia during the holy Hajj and exchanged greetings with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud00:17 20 June 2024
Stocks witness higher after Eid holiday
The Stock Exchanges today witnessed an upward trend as major indices of both Dhaka and Chittagong Stock Exchanges were found rising with higher activities of some large-cap securities00:08 20 June 2024
PM Hasina to visit India on June 21-22
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is scheduled to leave Dhaka for New Delhi on June 21 on a two-day state visit at the invitation of her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi.00:05 20 June 2024
IFC, EPIC Group partner to support sustainable textile manufacturing in Bangladesh
To support sustainable textile manufacturing and improve the sector`s resource efficiency in Bangladesh and India, IFC has announced a partnership with EPIC Group, a leading player in the global apparel industry, to finance its green capital expenditure program and create higher-skilled jobs23:57 19 June 2024
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