Cabinet approves proposed budget for new fiscal
The Cabinet at a special meeting today approved the proposed national budget for the fiscal year 2022-23, hoping to revive the pandemic-hit economy.
National | 09 June 2022, 06:42 pm, Thursday
Govt isolated from people: Gayeshwar
BNP standing committee member Gayeshwar Chandra Roy on Wednesday alleged that the government has inflicted ‘great misery’ on the country’s people by increasing the prices of all essential and food items.
Politics | 08 June 2022, 09:29 pm, Wednesday
FIFA World Cup trophy arrives in Bangladesh
The FIFA World Cup trophy has arrived in Bangladesh on this (Wednesday) morning, giving Bangladeshi fans the chance to experience football's most coveted prize.
Sports | 08 June 2022, 09:13 pm, Wednesday
Bangladesh economy’s surprising progress in 50 years
Bangladesh’s socio economic development over the past 50 years has been surprising despite problems of alleged corruption, poor intuitional capacity and natural disasters.
Economy | 08 June 2022, 09:07 pm, Wednesday
17 killed in train derailment in central Iran
At least 17 people were killed and dozens injured Wednesday when a train derailed near the central Iranian city of Tabas after hitting an excavator, state media reported.
International | 08 June 2022, 08:58 pm, Wednesday
Russia 'ready to ensure safety' of ships leaving Ukraine ports: Lavrov
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Wednesday that Moscow was ready to ensure the safe passage of vessels from Ukraine as concerns mount over grain stuck in Ukrainian ports
International | 08 June 2022, 08:55 pm, Wednesday
12th JS election to be held in a free, fair and credible manner: CEC
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal on Wednesday said the 12th Jatiya Sangsad (JS) election will be held in a free, fair and credible manner.
Politics | 08 June 2022, 08:53 pm, Wednesday
PM: US$1500 million under way as budgetary support
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said a process is under way to mobilise an additional USD 1000 million as budgetary support to tackle future emergency situation and economic crisis caused by Russia-Ukraine war.
National | 08 June 2022, 08:45 pm, Wednesday
US wants fair elections in Bangladesh: Peter Haas
U.S. Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas on Wednesday reiterated his country’s expectation to see a free and participatory election in Bangladesh with people’s participation.
National | 08 June 2022, 08:35 pm, Wednesday
58 new Covid cases detected 24 hrs
Bangladesh on Wednesday logged zero Covid-19 death in the past 24 hours while it recorded 58 coronavirus positive cases during the period.
Health | 08 June 2022, 06:38 pm, Wednesday
Seminar on lifesaving skills held in Rangpur
The Embassy’s Civil Military Support Element Team (CMSE) commenced the opening ceremony of the Medical First Responder Seminar (MFRS) in Rangpur.
Health | 08 June 2022, 06:07 pm, Wednesday
Messe Frankfurt promotes textile sustainability
With its events for the textile sector, Messe Frankfurt makes Sustainable Development Goals transparent on a global scale.
International | 14 January 2023, 07:04 pm, Saturday
Audio-video release of Mehreen's ‘She Ganer e Pakhi’
All the top musicians of the country congregated on Tuesday (June 7) afternoon at a city to celebrate the 66th Birth Anniversary of the amazing Lucky Akhand, the evergreen genius of Bengali music.
Entertainment | 08 June 2022, 12:58 pm, Wednesday
How low can humanity go?
Two minor boys were rescued last week from a horrific hellish experience. In an obscene act of cruelty and child abuse, their feet were heavily chained like wild animals to prevent their escape from Lucknow madrassa in Gosainganj.
Opinion | 08 June 2022, 06:45 am, Wednesday
FM is set to unveil Tk6.80 tn national budget at JS on Thursday
Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal is set to place the national budget of Tk 6.80 trillion ( 6.80 lakh crore) in the Jatiya Sangsad for FY2022-2023 on Thursday.
Economy | 07 June 2022, 05:28 pm, Tuesday
Suspected Monkeypox patient sent to hospital from Shahjalal airport
A Turkish citizen, who showed suspected symptoms of monkeypox, was sent to hospital after arrival at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, authorities said.
National | 07 June 2022, 05:19 pm, Tuesday
Japan hopeful of better election in Bangladesh
Japan’s ambassador to Bangladesh Ito Naoki on Tuesday expressed his optimism that Bangladesh will have a better election this time compared to the last national election as he sees some positive measures to that end.
National | 07 June 2022, 05:13 pm, Tuesday
Sitakunda container depot fire under control after 60 hours: Army
The deadly fire at BM Container Depot at Sitakunda was brought under control on Tuesday morning after over 60 hours, said the Army.
National | 07 June 2022, 05:09 pm, Tuesday
No Covid-19 death logged in 24 hrs
Bangladesh today logged zero Covid-19 death in the past 24 hours while it recorded 54 coronavirus positive cases during the period.
Health | 07 June 2022, 06:54 pm, Tuesday
Anti-Corruption Commission case against Nazmul Huda to continue
The High Court on Thursday cleared legal bars on continuing the proceedings of a case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) against former Communication Minister Barrister Nazmul Huda for lodging fake case against former Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha.
Law and Human Rights | 07 June 2022, 04:58 pm, Tuesday