鈥楥rony capitalism鈥� established in country: Debapriya
Citizen鈥檚 Platform for SDGs, Bangladesh convener Debapriya Bhattacharya at a programme in Sylhet on Thursday said that a 鈥榗rony capitalist鈥� economy had been established in the country...
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BNP activists lock UP office in Rajshahi over appointment dispute
A group of Bangladesh Nationalist Party activists on Thursday locked the Chandar Union Council office in Tanore upazila of Rajshahi after driving the council chair out of the office over the appointment of a Union Digital Centre entrepreneur...
Record 36 factories earn LEED certification in 2025
The Bangladesh apparel industry has achieved a new global milestone in sustainable manufacturing with 36 factories earning international environmental compliance certifications in a single year...
Seminar on regional geo-political situation held
A seminar titled Regional Geopolitical Landscape: Impacts on the Security Dynamics of Bangladesh and Ways Forward was held at the auditorium of Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies in Dhaka on Wednesday...
SC verdict enough for caretaker system revival, lawyer tells court
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Wednesday continued hearing arguments for the second day on appeals and review petitions challenging the court鈥檚 2011 verdict that had scrapped the caretaker government system...
Walton smart inverter chillers installed at 2 hospitals in S鈥檖ore
Electronics giant Walton鈥檚 smart inverter chillers are being used at Singapore鈥檚 two hospitals, namely Mount Elizabeth Hospital and General Hospital, said a press release...
BUET student sent to jail amid student protests
Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology student Sreeshanto Roy was sent to jail after he was arrested on Wednesday morning amid student protests...
BUET students stage demo demanding punishment of fellow over rape allegation
Students of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology staged demonstrations from 9:00pm till midnight on Tuesday, demanding the expulsion and punishment of a fellow student over the allegation of raping a female student...
Protesters ask govt to stop providing privileges to accused in enforced disappearance cases
Rights organisations on Wednesday urged the government to stop giving privileges to accused in enforced disappearance cases...
15 army officials land in sub-jail in cantonment
International Crimes Tribunal 1 on Wednesday sent the 15 detained serving army officers to jail in three cases of crimes against humanity, two for enforced disappearances during the fallen Awami League regime and the other for 2024 July uprising atrocities...
15 army officers produced before ICT in enforced disappearance case
Fifteen serving army officers, accused in an enforced disappearance case, were produced before the International Crimes Tribunal-1 amid tight security in Dhaka on Wednesday morning...
243 citizens want investigation, punishment for perpetrators
A cross-section of 243 citizens on Tuesday called for a proper investigation into the death of Sornomoye Biswas, a trainee graphic designer at the online news portal Dhaka Stream, and demanded that those responsible be held accountable...
BUFT holds seminar on work in Japan
A seminar titled 鈥榃ork in Japan: Shape Your Future鈥� was held on Tuesday at the BGMEA University of Fashion and Technology auditorium in Dhaka...
Maradona's heirs sign deal with Swedish company to market brand
The five heirs to Argentinian football legend Diego Maradona, who died in 2020, have signed a deal with Swedish-Iranian businessman Ash Pournouri and his company Electa Global to market products under the Maradona name, the Swedish company said Tuesday.
Sanae Takaichi named Japan鈥檚 first woman PM
Sanae Takaichi was named Japan鈥檚 first woman prime minister Tuesday, with the social conservative naming just two other women to her cabinet...
Man lynched over alleged rape attempt in Narayanganj
A 30-year-old man was killed by a lynch-mob attack on charge of attempting to violate a child at Khanpur in Sadar upazila of Narayanganj district on Monday night...
24 banks face Tk1.56 lakh crore capital shortfalls
The capital shortfall in 24 banks soared to Tk 1,55,866 crore by the end of June 2025...
BSEC intensifies financial literacy prog
The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission is ramping up various initiatives and activities to enhance investment education and capital market awareness across the nation...
Robi Elite members can now avail Apex discounts
Robi Axiata PLC partnered with Apex, a leading footwear brand in Bangladesh, to enhance its premium loyalty programme, Robi Elite, improving customer convenience and satisfaction...
Bangladesh鈥檚 FDI landscape: recent shifts and future prospects
FOREIGN direct investment refers to investments made by foreign individuals or companies in the business or productive sectors of another country. Such investment allows the foreign investor to gain ownership, control, or significant influence over the management and operations of the business. Broadly, foreign investors can enter Bangladesh in...
GIs at stake, bureaucracy at fault
GEOGRAPHICAL indications are a form of intellectual property that recognise products originating from specific regions, linking their distinctive qualities, reputation, or physical characteristics to those areas. In Bangladesh, GIs are not merely a tool for safeguarding heritage items; they play a vital role in supporting livelihoods in rural areas and enhancing the...
Japan coalition deal paves way for Takaichi to be first woman PM
Japan鈥檚 ruling LDP and its junior partner signed a coalition deal Monday, paving the way for Sanae Takaichi to become the country鈥檚 first woman premier...
Prime suspect arrested, put on remand
The police have arrested the main suspect in the rape of a Bangladesh University of Professionals student, who was attacked while returning home in Savar, on the outskirts of Dhaka, on October 14...
Couple arrested in Bandarban for pornography
The Criminal Investigation Department on Monday arrested a couple for their alleged involvement in producing and promoting pornographic content through online platforms...
Students of BUP, JU hold demos for justice
Students of Bangladesh University of Professionals, Jahangirnagar University and Bangladesh Maritime University in Gazipur staged demonstrations on Sunday, demanding exemplary punishment of the perpetrators of the gang rape of a BUP student...
Dhaka Stream graphic designer found dead at home
A trainee graphic designer of an online news portal, Dhaka Stream, was found dead at her home in the capital鈥檚 Sobhanbagh area Saturday evening...
Court orders action against pornography racketeers
A Dhaka metropolitan court on Sunday ordered authorities concerned to identify and take legal action against online groups, their administrators and fraudulent networks involved in the circulation of pornography and illegal financial transactions...
20 GAU students awarded Japan NEF Scholarship
Twenty undergraduate students from various departments under the faculty of environment and natural sciences at Gazipur Agricultural University have recently been selected for the Nagao Natural Environment Foundation scholarship, an international award funded by the Japan-based organisation...
Bagerhat seeks economic uplift thru Sugarcane
Sugarcane, once a hallmark of Bagerhat鈥檚 agricultural landscape, is making a strong comeback thanks to favourable weather, reduced soil salinity, and renewed interest from farmers and youth...
New deal puts Takaichi on track to be Japan鈥檚 first woman PM
Japan鈥檚 ruling party is set to sign a new coalition deal on Monday, paving the way for Sanae Takaichi to become the country鈥檚 first woman prime minister, media reports said.
