Blinken: Israel offensive on Rafah would not eliminate Hamas
An all-out Israeli offensive on the Gaza city of Rafah would provoke "anarchy" without eliminating Hamas, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Sunday, as Washington stepped up a pressure campaign against such an assault.12:04 13 May 2024
Egypt says to support South Africa ICJ case against Israel
Egypt on Sunday announced its intention to formally support South Africa`s case at the International Court of Justice against Israel, alleging genocide in its war against Hamas in Gaza00:23 13 May 2024
Fighting rages across Gaza as death toll tops 35,000
Israel struck Gaza on Sunday and troops battled Hamas in several areas of the Hamas-run territory, where the health ministry said the death toll in the war had exceeded 35,000 people00:20 13 May 2024
83.04 pc pass SSC exams, 1,82,129 get GPA-5
The results of Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations-2024 under 11 education boards were published on Sunday with 83.04 percent pass rate, a 2.65 percent rise than the last year00:17 13 May 2024
Govt identified short, long term actions for leather industry’s development: Humayun
Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun on Sunday said the government is working relentlessly for the overall development of the leather industry as it is one of the most export-oriented sectors of the country00:14 13 May 2024
Greek premier to visit Turkey in quest for better relations
Greece`s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will be received Monday in Ankara by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in the latest sign of warming relations between the NATO neighbours00:10 13 May 2024
Sonali Bank, BDBL sign MoU for merger
Sonali Bank PLC and Bangladesh Development Bank (BDBL) PLC on Sunday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to start proceedings to merge their operations00:06 13 May 2024
Remove unfair clauses for equal opportunity in public procurement
The government should remove discriminatory tax structure for the local companies to ensure level playing field for all the domestic and foreign firms in the public procurement process, speakers at a seminar said here on Sunday00:02 13 May 2024
South Korea keen to invest in country’s jute, leather sectors
South Korea keen to invest in the country`s jute and leather sectors South Korean Ambassador Park Young-sik has expressed his country`s keen interest to invest in the jute and leather sectors of Bangladesh for mutual benefits of both the countries23:27 12 May 2024
Stocks rebound on both bourses
After witnessing a downward trend in the three sessions, stocks on Sunday rebounded in the Dhaka and Chittagong stock exchanges as investors remained active on sector-wise issues23:07 12 May 2024
PM invites Italian businessmen to invest in Bangladesh
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Sunday invited the Italian businessmen to invest in Bangladesh to grab potential of its local markets along with the entire south and south-east Asian markets as her country is in the centre of opportunities23:02 12 May 2024
Israel strikes Gaza as more Rafah evacuations ordered
Israeli strikes on Saturday hit parts of Gaza including Rafah where Israel expanded an evacuation order and the UN warned of an "epic" disaster if an outright invasion of the crowded city goes ahead01:04 12 May 2024
Customer gets Tk1 lakh cash voucher buying Walton fridge
Enamul Hoque, a teacher of Bheramara upazila in Kushtia, received a cash voucher worth Tk1 lakh after purchasing a Walton refrigerator under the local brand’s nationwide non-stop millionaires’ campaign00:53 12 May 2024
First ’extreme’ solar storm in 20 years brings spectacular auroras
The most powerful solar storm in more than two decades struck Earth on Friday, triggering spectacular celestial light shows in skies from Tasmania to Britain -- and threatening possible disruptions to satellites and power grids as it persists into the weekend00:45 12 May 2024
Eurovision in Gaza’s shadow as Israel competes in final
The Eurovision Song Contest final gets underway in Sweden`s Malmo on Saturday with thousands of protesters expected to culminate a week of tensions surrounding Israel`s participation during the Gaza war00:41 12 May 2024
UN votes symbolically in favor of Palestinian membership
The UN General Assembly voted overwhelmingly Friday to grant the Palestinians additional rights in the global body and backed their drive for full membership, which is blocked by the United States00:34 12 May 2024
China consumer prices rise at faster rate in April
China`s inflation rate quickened last month, official data showed Saturday, as the government works to boost spending in the world`s second-largest economy00:29 12 May 2024
Mango, litchi start appearing in Khulna markets
With three days left to begin of the Bangla month of Jyestha, commonly known as "Modhumash", the juicy fruit litchi and mango have started appearing in the local markets including Khulna city and its adjacent areas00:26 12 May 2024
Finance minister for reforms in accounting system to meet global standard
Finance Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali Saturday said that reforms are needed in the country`s accounting system in order to meet international standards and also to comply with the suggestions of the development partners00:23 12 May 2024
Mango special train on Chapainawabganj-Dhaka route from June 10
The West Zone of Bangladesh Railway will launch a `special mango train` on Chapainawabganj-Dhaka route via Rajshahi from June 10 for the fifth consecutive time00:20 12 May 2024
PM for exploring sustainable strategy to expedite country’s development
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday asked the engineers to take the pro-people, pro-environment, cost-effective, suitable and sustainable strategy and plans to quicken country`s development00:12 12 May 2024
Increased dollar prices pose challenges to all businesses in country: Economists
The abnormal surge in dollar price will pose a significant challenge for all sorts of businesses in the country though, the high officials within the government hailed the government’s decision to fix the exchange rate01:43 11 May 2024
Govt working to make every person economically solvent: PM
Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina on Friday said her government has been implementing multi-dimentional programmes to make each of the countrymen economically solvent00:14 11 May 2024
Top business leaders convene to discuss pressing issues of RMG sector
The leaders of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), the Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA), the Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA), and the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) held a meeting to discuss the current pressing issues of the ready-made garment (RMG) industry11:49 10 May 2024
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