Govt works to revive jute sector: Nanak
Textiles and Jute Minister Jahangir Kabir Nanak on Saturday said the government is working to revive the jute sector as per the directives of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina00:49 2 June 2024
No more Rohingya will be allowed in Bangladesh: Home minister
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan on Friday said that no more Rohingya or Myanmar nationals will be allowed to enter Bangladesh01:29 1 June 2024
Bangladesh is the UN’s key partner, Guterres tells Hasan
United Nations (UN) Secretary General Antonio Guterres has termed Bangladesh as a key partner of the UN for the country`s "significant contributions" to various UN initiatives, including peacekeeping, achieving sustainable development goals and climate adaptation01:24 1 June 2024
Russia and China to create independent transaction mechanisms: RIAC
Russia and China will work on creating transaction mechanisms independent from the West, which could be regional banks, Director General of the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) Ivan Timofeev said in an interview with TASS01:19 1 June 2024
Russia’s grain harvest may reach 130.9mn tons in 2024
Russia`s gross grain harvest in 2024 is projected at 130.9mn tonnes, including a wheat harvest of 84.2 mn tonnes, according to the Head of the agricultural markets analysis department at Rusagrotrans Igor Pavensky01:15 1 June 2024
Oil giant Aramco says to offer shares worth over $10bn on Saudi bourse
Oil giant Saudi Aramco said on Thursday it plans to sell 1.545 billion shares worth more than $10 billion in one of the biggest such offerings in recent years01:11 1 June 2024
Asian markets bounce after tough week as US inflation looms
Asian markets rose Friday after falling for much of the week, with below-forecast US data injecting some fresh life into hopes the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates this year01:07 1 June 2024
Govt increases retail prices of diesel, octane, petrol, kerosene
The government has announced the hike in retail prices of diesel, octane, petrol, kerosene and the new prices will come into effect from June 101:57 31 May 2024
Health rules must be maintained when using Asbestos: Expert
The WHO cites guidelines stating that controlled use of Chrysotile asbestos will not cause any health risks. However, a WHO report in 2014 claimed that the most effective way to eliminate asbestos-related diseases is to stop using all forms of asbestos01:46 31 May 2024
Saudi FM thanks European nations for recognition of Palestinian state
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Wednesday thanked Ireland, Norway and Spain for recognising a Palestinian state, saying during a visit to Madrid they were "on the right side of history".01:18 30 May 2024
Cyclone Remal causes losses of over Tk 900cr in fisheries and livestock sectors
The severe cyclonic storm “Remal” has caused a huge economic loss of over Taka 900 crore to the fisheries and livestock sectors across the country, according to an official report here today.01:13 30 May 2024
Malaysia committed to make Bangladeshi workers condition better: Envoy
High Commissioner of Malaysia to Bangladesh Haznah Md Hashim on Wednesday said that her government is committed to ensuring the welfare of Bangladeshi workers in Malaysia01:10 30 May 2024
Intertek launches iCare for textile quality assurance
Intertek, a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide, is proud to announce the launch of iCare in Bangladesh01:04 30 May 2024
FBCCI seeks investment from Australia
The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) has sought investment from Australian entrepreneurs and enterprises01:01 30 May 2024
Halima wins Tk10 lakh purchasing Walton fridge
Halima Akter Dipu, an employee at a private company in the Demra area of the capital, was awarded Tk10 lakh after purchasing a Walton brand refrigerator on an installment plan under the ongoing digital campaign season-20`s `nonstop millionaire` offer00:55 30 May 2024
Price fall in large-cap drives stocks down
Country`s both the bourses-- Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) on Wednesday plunged due to mainly price fall in large-cap securities00:42 30 May 2024
Bangladesh a role model in establishing global peace: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said Bangladesh has become a role model in establishing global peace, reiterating her call to stop ongoing wars solving all problems through dialogue and channelised the money used in arms races for welfare of mankind00:39 30 May 2024
WB approves $700mn for 2 projects in Bangladesh to support Rohingyas, host communities
The World Bank`s Board of Executive Directors has approved two projects totaling $700 million to provide basic services and build disaster and social resilience for both the host communities and displaced Rohingya population in Bangladesh00:30 30 May 2024
WFP’s cash assistance reaches 30,000 Remal-hit families in Khulna, Barishal
Ahead of Cyclone Remal`s anticipated landfall in the southern coastal regions of Bangladesh, the World Food Programme (WFP) has swiftly dispatched cash assistance to families most at risk across Khulna and Barishal Division01:36 29 May 2024
3.2mn children at risk as Cyclone Remal hits coastal areas of Bangladesh
As Cyclone Remal hits the coastal areas of Bangladesh, over 8.4 million people, including 3.2 million children, are at high health, nutrition, sanitation, and safety risks01:13 29 May 2024
145 countries now recognise a Palestinian state
Israel`s war in Gaza since the October 7 attack has revived a global push for Palestinians to be given a state of their own01:03 29 May 2024
NDC delegation visits BGMEA
A delegation from the National Defence College (NDC), led by Major General SM Kamrul Hassan, along with two senior directing staff of the rank of Major General, visited the BGMEA Complex in Uttara, Dhaka on Tuesday01:00 29 May 2024
DSE urges not to impose capital gains tax on individual investors
The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) on Tuesday urged the government not to impose capital gains tax on individual investors in the upcoming national budget for the fiscal 2024-2500:57 29 May 2024
DCCI urges Russia to invest more in power & energy sector
President of the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) Ashraf Ahmed on Tuesday invited more Russian investment in the power and energy sectors00:53 29 May 2024
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