No chance of postponing Bangladesh national polls: press secy
The chief adviser鈥檚 press secretary Shafiqul Alam on Friday reaffirmed that the Jatiya Sangsad elections would be held on time and there was no possibility of postponing the polls.
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Bangladesh envoy presents credentials to EU leaders
Bangladesh ambassador to Belgium Khandker Masudul Alam presented his Letters of Credence as head of mission to the European Union to president of the European Council Ant垄nio Costa and president of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen.
Sheraton Dhaka hosts wedding open day
Sheraton Dhaka has introduced wedding open day, a one-of-a-kind showcase where couples discover how their dream celebration can come to life.
2-day BRI in Bangladesh expo begins
The second edition of the Belt and Road Initiative in Bangladesh Exhibition-2025 kicked off in the capital on Friday to comprehensively showcase achievements of the BRI cooperation between China and Bangladesh.
JCD walks out of CUCSU polls dialogue
Leaders and activists of the Bangladesh Jatiatabadi Chatra Dal, the student wing of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, on Thursday left midway a dialogue on the draft code of conduct for the October 12 Chittagong University Central Students鈥� Union elections, alleging lack of independence of the election commission...
Dhaka Div tops unemployed population
Dhaka division has the highest unemployed people of 6.87 lakh people Mymensingh division the least unemployed people of 1.04 lakh, according to the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics...
Nat鈥檒 early action protocol for landslide on cards
Bangladesh is set to have its first-ever early action protocol for landslides to strengthen preparedness and save lives and property from the disaster...
US team due next week for finalising trade deal
A US trade delegation will arrive in the capital next week to discuss progress on finalizing the possible trade deal with the USA alongside talking about reducing further the reciprocal 20 per cent tariff currently imposed on Bangladeshi exports to the US market...
BSEC fines 6 individuals, 1 firm Tk 44.4cr
The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has fined six individuals and one institution a total of Tk 44.40 crore for manipulating shares of two listed companies 鈥� New Line Clothings Limited and Pioneer Insurance Limited 鈥� back in 2021...
Modernisation of BFIDC stressed for exports
Highlighting the untapped potential of the Bangladesh Forest Industries Development Corporation (BFIDC), environment, forest and climate change adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan has emphasised the urgent need to modernize the corporation through new equipment, innovative designs, and capacity-building measures...
ADN Group, S Korean cos to set up green, smart infrastructure
ADN Telecom Limited and ADN Technologies Limited, business units under ADN Group, have signed agreements with South Korean companies CND Motors Co Limited and PBS Co Limited to collaborate on sustainable infrastructure, renewable energy and smart mobility solutions in Bangladesh...
Prime Bank signs deal with BB to aid startups
Prime Bank PLC signed a participation agreement with the Bangladesh Bank to implement Tk 500-crore Start-up Refinancing Fund aimed at fostering entrepreneurship and supporting emerging business ventures across the country...
Chinese co to set up unit, invest $3m at CEPZ
Direction Technology (Bangladesh) Company Limited, a Chinese-owned company, is set to establish a manufacturing facility at the Chattogram Export Processing Zone to produce Bluetooth headphones, wired headphones and data cables...
HSBC, CPA launch digital port payments
Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited in Bangladesh in partnership with the Chittagong Port Authority recently introduced a fully automated, real-time port payment system aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, security and convenience for the country鈥檚 maritime stakeholders...
River erosion damages border outpost in Kushtia
A border outpost of the Border Guard Bangladesh at Udaynagar under Daulatpur upazila in Kushtia has been severely damaged by the ongoing erosion of the Padma.
Children of SEB employees get awards for academic success
Southeast Bank PLC has recognised academic achievements of 53 meritorious students, who are children of the bank鈥檚 employees, said a press release...
Jamuna Bank stakeholders to get healthcare benefits
Jamuna Bank PLC on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding with Apollo Clinic-licensee JMI Specialized Hospital Limited, said a press release...
Electro Mart Group gifts 1,000 umbrellas to Bangladesh Police
Electro Mart Group recently gave 1,000 umbrellas to the Ministry of Home Affairs for the welfare of Bangladesh Police, said a press release...
BNP warns about election challenges for lack of consensus
Bangladesh Nationalist Party senior leader Salahuddin Ahmed on Thursday expressed concern that the country still faced a challenge in holding the upcoming national election as political parties were yet to reach a consensus on the democratic transition.
Liton guides Bangladesh to win over Hong Kong
Skipper Liton Das top-scored with 59 as Bangladesh beat a spirited Hong Kong by seven wickets in their first match of the Asia Cup on Thursday.
Govt net borrowing from bank turns negative
During the first two months in FY26, the government repaid Tk 3,105 crore to Bangladesh Bank while borrowing only Tk 588 crore from commercial banks, leaving net borrowing from the banking system at negative Tk 2,516 crore...
DPE, British Council partner to enhance ELT
The Directorate of Primary Education, under the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education, and the British Council have formalised a partnership set to shape the future of primary education across Bangladesh...
SAU celebrates 24th foundation anniversary
Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University celebrated the 24th foundation anniversary on the SAU campus in Dhaka on Thursday...
Israeli strike kills one in Lebanon
Lebanon said an Israeli strike in the country鈥檚 south on Thursday killed one person, the latest raid despite a ceasefire with militant group Hezbollah.
Mashrafe legacy inspires Rinky鈥檚 rise
Former Bangladesh cricket team captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza鈥檚 legacy has inspired a new generation of athletes in his village, Narail. A notable example is Rinky Biswas, a female long-distance runner from Bangladesh.
Weighing sovereignty, efficiency and growth
CHITTAGONG Port, officially the Port of Chattogram, is Bangladesh鈥檚 largest and most strategically important maritime gateway. Handling more than three million TEUs annually and facilitating more than 90 per cent of Bangladesh鈥檚 maritime trade, it serves as the nation鈥檚 primary hub for import and export. The port directly underpins roughly $75 billion in annual..
Mitsubishi launches new Xpander Black Series in Dhaka
Mitsubishi Motors Bangladesh has officially introduced the brand-new Xpander Black Series, says a press release.
SC bars finalising financial adviser appointment for Nagad amid legal dispute
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the government not to proceed with the appointment of a financial adviser for state-owned Nagad Ltd at a time when a legal dispute over the company鈥檚 management is pending.
Bangladesh football team returns from Nepal safely
Bangladesh national football team returned home from Nepal on Thursday after being stranded for two days at the team hotel in Kathmandu due to political unrest that disrupted flight operations at the Tribhuvan International Airport.
Record 6 dengue deaths reported in 24 hours
Bangladesh on Thursday recorded this year鈥檚 highest single-day dengue death toll, with six people dying and 586 others hospitalised with the viral fever in the 24 hours till 8:00am.