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Dhaka, Thursday


06 February 2025


Newly elected Board of Directors of BGMEA takes charge

Newly elected Board of Directors of BGMEA takes charge

The newly elected Board of Directors of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), led by its President S. M. Mannan (Kochi), took charge of the trade body on Saturday for the term 2024-2026

00:53 7 April 2024

Holy Shab-e-Qadr tonight

Holy Shab-e-Qadr tonight

The holy Shab-e-Qadr, also known as Lailatul Qadr (the Night of Decree), when the first verses of the holy Quran were revealed to Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH), will be observed across the country tonight

00:48 7 April 2024

Over 14,000 children killed in Gaza Strip since escalation of Israel-Hamas conflict began

Over 14,000 children killed in Gaza Strip since escalation of Israel-Hamas conflict began

At least 14,350 minors have died in the Gaza Strip since the start of a new round of escalation in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict on October 7 last year

12:00 6 April 2024

Despite legalization, California battles illegal marijuana farms

Despite legalization, California battles illegal marijuana farms

"Sheriff`s Department! Search Warrant," shout armed officers as they enter a property in the heart of the Californian desert, where they soon find hundreds of illegal cannabis plants

11:52 6 April 2024

UN Human Rights Council calls for accountability for possible war crimes by Israel

UN Human Rights Council calls for accountability for possible war crimes by Israel

The United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council on Friday adopted a resolution urging Israel to be held responsible for potential war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Gaza Strip. The resolution also urges all nations to cease supplying weapons to Israel

11:48 6 April 2024

Palestinian Muslims mark sad and tense ’holiest Ramadan night’ in Jerusalem

Palestinian Muslims mark sad and tense ’holiest Ramadan night’ in Jerusalem

Palestinian Muslims marked a tense and sombre last Friday of Ramadan in Jerusalem, with minor scuffles between worshippers and Israeli police controlling the entrance to the Al-Aqsa mosque, the third holiest site in Islam

11:39 6 April 2024

Gaza: Human Rights Council resolution urges arms embargo on Israel

Gaza: Human Rights Council resolution urges arms embargo on Israel

In a resolution adopted by 28 votes in favour, six against and 13 abstentions, the 47-member Human Rights Council backed a call "to cease the sale, transfer and diversion of arms, munitions and other military equipment to Israel, the occupying Power…to prevent further violations of international humanitarian law and violations and abuses of human rights”

01:24 6 April 2024

World food price index rises in March: FAO

World food price index rises in March: FAO

Rising international quotations for vegetable oils, dairy products and meat pushed the benchmark index for world food commodity prices up by 1.1 percent in March, its first increase in seven months, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) reported Friday

01:17 6 April 2024

Palak visits Bangabandhu Satellite Ground Station

Palak visits Bangabandhu Satellite Ground Station

State Minister for Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Zunaid Ahmed Palak today said the government will implement a project to turn the Betbunia Ground Station and Bangabandhu Satellite Ground Station into a museum

01:08 6 April 2024

India’s central bank holds interest rates as inflation risks linger

India’s central bank holds interest rates as inflation risks linger

India`s central bank kept interest rates unchanged for the seventh time in a row on Friday, with the world`s fifth-largest economy seeing both lingering inflation risks and strong economic growth

00:56 6 April 2024

X gives free blue check to big follower accounts

X gives free blue check to big follower accounts

Users with big followings will receive a free subscription to X, formerly Twitter -- and the platform`s famous blue check, the company said in another policy U-turn

11:52 5 April 2024

Samsung Electronics expects 10-fold rise in Q1 profit

Samsung Electronics expects 10-fold rise in Q1 profit

Samsung Electronics said Friday it expects first-quarter operating profits to rise more than 10-fold year on year as chip prices recover

11:48 5 April 2024

Asian equities tumble, oil extends gains on Middle East worries

Asian equities tumble, oil extends gains on Middle East worries

Asian stocks tumbled Friday and oil extended the previous day`s surge on worries that Israel`s war with Hamas could widen to a regional conflict with Iran as both sides ratcheted up tensions

11:38 5 April 2024

China’s green-tech manufacturing powerhouse

China’s green-tech manufacturing powerhouse

China has extended its manufacturing domination to clean energy industries in recent years, alongside a global push for climate change action, but that is starting to worry the United States, Europe and others

11:33 5 April 2024

Aid worker killed by Israel felt need to help, parents say

Aid worker killed by Israel felt need to help, parents say

The father of US-Canadian citizen Jacob Flickinger, one of seven aid workers killed in an Israeli strike earlier this week, said Thursday his son was hesitant to go to Gaza but had felt a need to help

11:30 5 April 2024

Biden warns Netanyahu of US shift, as domestic pressure mounts

Biden warns Netanyahu of US shift, as domestic pressure mounts

President Joe Biden warned Israel of a sharp shift in his policy over the Gaza war Thursday amid growing frustration with Benjamin Netanyahu and mounting domestic pressure in a US election year

11:25 5 April 2024

CPD for pursuing ’zero-tolerance’ against tax dodgers

CPD for pursuing ’zero-tolerance’ against tax dodgers

Private think-tank Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) on Thursday laid emphasis on pursuing `zero-tolerance` against the tax dodgers

01:52 5 April 2024

15% VAT to be imposed on metro rail tickets from July

15% VAT to be imposed on metro rail tickets from July

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has decided to withdraw the tax exemption enjoyed by the Metro Rail authority from July this year.

01:49 5 April 2024

FBCCI for raising tax free income ceiling for individual taxpayers

FBCCI for raising tax free income ceiling for individual taxpayers

The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) on Thursday placed a set a recommendations before the government, including that of raising the tax free income ceiling of individual taxpayers, for considering those in the budget for the next fiscal year (FY25)

01:45 5 April 2024

Govt to consider suggestions of stakeholders in FY25 budget: FM

Govt to consider suggestions of stakeholders in FY25 budget: FM

Finance Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali today said that the government would consider all the well thought out suggestions of the businesses and concerned stakeholders in formulating the budget for the next fiscal year (FY25)

01:41 5 April 2024

Beit Alpha holds special prog marking World Autism Awareness Day

Beit Alpha holds special prog marking World Autism Awareness Day

Autistic children should be protected from physical abuse. They deserve to be treated with kindness and understanding. Providing them with opportunities to explore their talents through sports and cultural activities is crucial

01:37 5 April 2024

Honor launches two new outlets at Jamuna Future Park

Honor launches two new outlets at Jamuna Future Park

The popular smartphone brand Honor inaugurated two new outlets at Jamuna Future Park on March 31

01:35 5 April 2024

Walton offers Dhaka-Cox’s Bazar-Dhaka air tickets on its TV purchases

Walton offers Dhaka-Cox’s Bazar-Dhaka air tickets on its TV purchases

Bangladeshi technology manufacturer Walton has announced special offers on its TV purchases on the occasion of the holy Eid-Ul-Fitr

01:21 5 April 2024

Stocks extend gaining streak

Stocks extend gaining streak

Country`s both the bourses-- Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE)—on Thursday witnessed an upward trend like earlier as investors continued their buying spree on large-cap issues amid optimism

01:04 5 April 2024