BB proposes full ministerial rank for governor
Bangladesh Bank has proposed a significant elevation in the rank of its governor, seeking to grant the position the full status and privileges of a cabinet minister...
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Price of 12 kg LPG cylinder reduced by Tk 26
The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission has reduced the price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas for November...
Decision on Zakir Naik coming to Bangladesh hinges on relevant ministries: adviser
Bangladesh interim government religious affairs adviser AFM Khalid Hossain on Sunday said that Islamic preacher Zakir Naik can visit Bangladesh only with approval from the home and foreign ministries.
BNP declares 10-day programme marking Nov 7
Bangladesh Nationalist Party on Sunday announced a 10-day programme to observe with due respect 鈥楴ational Revolution and Solidarity Day鈥�, marking the 鈥榗ivil-military uprising鈥� on November 7, 1975...
Bangladesh reaffirms solidarity with Qatar over security, sovereignty
Foreign adviser Md Touhid Hossain has reaffirmed Bangladesh鈥檚 solidarity with Qatar against any threat to its security and sovereignty...
Dhaka continues to be moderate with AQI score of 97
Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, has ranked 13th on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 97 at about 9:30am on Sunday morning...
Mamun, Riton made Rajshahi city BNP president, secretary
Bangladesh Nationalist Party announced on Saturday a 14-member partial committee for its Rajshahi metropolitan unit with Mamunur Rashid Mamun and Mahfuzur Rahman Riton as the president and general secretary respectively.
BGB member wounded in landmine explosion dies
A Border Guard Bangladesh member died on Friday, 23 days after he was injured in a landmine explosion while on duty along the border with Myanmar in Bandarban.
Police thwart BCS aspirants鈥� march towards Jamuna
The police on Saturday evening intercepted the Bangladesh Civil Service aspirants鈥� march towards the chief adviser鈥檚 residence Jamuna demanding that Professor Muhammad Yunus sign the 鈥楴on-Cadre Appointment (Special) (Amendment) Rules, 2025鈥� immediately.
Evidence-based precision oncology emphasised
A discussion titled Evidence-based Precision Oncology: Integration of Education, Research and Clinical Practice was held at the department of clinical oncology of Bangladesh Medical University in Dhaka on Saturday.
BMU observes death anniv of Dr Mobin Khan
Bangladesh Medical University held a commemorative meeting on Professor Dr Mobin Khan, former treasurer of the BMU and founding chairperson of the department of haepatology, marking his first anniversary of death, at the Lecture Hall of BMU鈥檚 Super Specialised Hospital...
UCSI University鈥檚 Bangladesh branch launches Tk 3cr scholarship
UCSI University Bangladesh branch, located at Banani in Dhaka, has announced the launch of its Tk 3 Crore mega scholarship programme for students who have successfully qualified in the higher secondary certificate examination.
Tigers look to start afresh
Bangladesh captain Liton Das believes that a break ahead of the Ireland home series will allow them to recuperate from a busy schedule and come back refreshed.
Community Bank holds AML-CFT Conference
Community Bank Bangladesh PLC organised its Annual AML and CFT Conference 2025 on Saturday, with the active participation of officials from across the bank.
Tourism fair ends with Tk 40cr in transactions
The 13th Biman Bangladesh Travel and Tourism Fair 2025, the country鈥檚 largest tourism festival, concluded successfully on Saturday at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Center in Dhaka.
World Bank forecasts 鈥�26 commodity price drop
Global commodity prices are expected to decline by about 7 per cent this year, driven by weak global economic activity, trade tensions, policy uncertainty, and an ample global oil supply, according to the World Bank Group report.
Government initiates to transform SME sector into major driving force of economic
The government has undertaken a series of initiatives to transform the country鈥檚 Small and Medium Enterprise sector into a major driving force of the economy...
Jamaat trying to delay polls: BNP
Bangladesh Nationalist Party secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday said that the Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami was misleading the people by spreading lies about the upcoming Jatiya Sangsad elections.
Shanto to continue as Test captain until end of 2025-2027 ICC WTC cycle
Najmul Hossain Shanto will continue as the captain of the Test side until the end of the 2025-2027 ICC World Test Championship cycle, announced the Bangladesh Cricket Board on Saturday.
Journalists want press freedom, pay hike protection law in Bangladesh
Journalists held protest rallies across the country on Saturday to press their 39-point demand, including the implementation of the 鈥楴o Wage Board, No Media鈥� policy, the formulation of a journalist protection law, the introduction of...
Eight-month ban on Jatka fishing begins
An eight-month nationwide ban on catching juvenile Hilsa (Jatka) began on Saturday and it will remain in effect until June 30, 2026, aiming to boost Hilsa production and ensure sustainable conservation...
October deadliest month for dengue across Bangladesh
October emerged as the deadliest month for dengue this year, with at least 80 deaths and 22,520 hospitalisations, while experts opined that the surge in dengue cases might continue in November as well.
BTRC begins to deactivate extra聽SIMs beyond limit
Mobile operators on Saturday began deactivating additional SIM cards registered under a single national ID if the number exceeds 10, as per a directive from the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission.
Dhaka鈥檚 air quality continues to be 鈥榤oderate鈥� with AQI score of 81
Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, has ranked 20th on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 81 at about 09:10am on Saturday morning...
BOU VC attends int鈥檒 programme in Japan
Vice-chancellor of Bangladesh Open University Professor ABM Obaidul Islam has attended a five-day international programme on 鈥榯he journey of digital transformation of education in Bangladesh鈥� in Japan.
Bangladesh, China align to boost Dhaka-Guangzhou ties
China said that Bangladesh鈥檚 development vision and the Chinese Dream shared deep similarities, reflecting shared aspirations for prosperity and offering broad prospects for enhanced cooperation between the two countries, especially between Guangzhou and Bangladesh.
Army detains seven with arms, drugs in Ashulia raids
The Bangladesh Army on Friday detained seven suspected drug dealers and criminals and seized local and foreign firearms, ammunition and narcotics in two joint operations at Ashulia on the outskirts of Dhaka.
BNP leader Milan seeks explanation for barring him from going abroad
Bangladesh Nationalist Party international affairs secretary ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milan, also a former state minister for education, on Friday demanded an explanation from the interim government after immigration authorities prevented him from travelling abroad.
Islami Bank holds board meeting
Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC on Wednesday held its board meeting, said a press release.
Bangladesh, Thailand ink deal on trade
The Bangladesh Foreign Trade Institute and Thailand鈥檚 International Institute for Trade and聽Development have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen mutual cooperation in trade and development sectors between the two countries.
