Govt to keep intact GDP growth projections: Kamal
Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal today said the government would keep intact the GDP growth projection of 7.2 percent in the current fiscal year (FY22) and also the probable 7.5 percent in the next fiscal year (FY23).
Economy | 27 April 2022, 07:36 pm, Wednesday
Bangladesh logs no Covid death with 23 new cases
Bangladesh logged zero Covid-19 death and 23 positive cases in the past 24 hours till Wednesday morning, Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) sources said.
Health | 27 April 2022, 07:28 pm, Wednesday
Holy Shab-e-Qadr to be observed Thursday night
The holy Shab-e-Qadr, also known as Lailatul Qadr (the Night of Decree) will be observed across the country tomorrow (Thursday) night.
Religion | 27 April 2022, 07:20 pm, Wednesday
‘Digital Bangladesh’ campaign is now a model: Joy
Information and Communication Technology adviser to the Prime Minister Sajeeb Wazed Joy has said Bangladesh provided a model on how people can work remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic through its ‘Digital Bangladesh’ campaign since the world was still trying to figure out new workplace conditions.
National | 27 April 2022, 07:13 pm, Wednesday
New Market clash: BNP leader Mokbul sent to jail
A Dhaka court on Wednesday sent BNP leader Advocate Mokbul Hossen to jail for allegedly deterring police from doing their duty during the student-trader clash in the city's New Market area on April 18.
National | 27 April 2022, 07:00 pm, Wednesday
SSC exams to start on June 19
The Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and its equivalent examinations will start on June 19 based on a shortened syllabus.
Education | 27 April 2022, 06:55 pm, Wednesday
Islami Bank declares 10pc cash dividend
The Board of Directors of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited has recommended 10 per cent cash dividend for the shareholders for the year 2021 subject to approval of the 39th Annual General Meeting of the Bank.
Economy | 27 April 2022, 02:39 pm, Wednesday
New Market clashes: 14 BNP leaders, activists get 6-week anticipatory bail
The High Court on Tuesday granted six-week anticipatory bail to 14 BNP leaders and activists in a case over clashes between New Market shop keepers and Dhaka College students.
Law and Human Rights | 26 April 2022, 09:34 pm, Tuesday
BNP won’t participate any election under AL govt: Fakhrul
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday said that their party will not join any election, be it parliamentary or local government ones, under the current government.
Politics | 26 April 2022, 07:58 pm, Tuesday
Foreign Minister: Jaishankar might come up with good news
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Tuesday said his Indian counterpart Dr S. Jaishankar might bring good news as he is scheduled to arrive here on Thursday.
National | 26 April 2022, 07:34 pm, Tuesday
Tamim 1st Bangladeshi to reach 10,000 List A-run club
Opener Tamim Iqbal on Saturday became the 1st Bangladesh batsman to register more than 10,000 runs in international cricket during the opening ODI against Sri Lanka at the Rangiri International Stadium in Dambulla.
Sports | 26 April 2022, 07:21 pm, Tuesday
Germany to authorise tank deliveries to Ukraine
Germany will authorise the deliveries of tanks to Ukraine, a government source told AFP Tuesday, in what would be a clear switch in Berlin's cautious policy on military backing for Kyiv.
International | 26 April 2022, 07:10 pm, Tuesday
Ukraine can win if they have the right equipment: US
The United States believes Kyiv can win the war against Russia if it has the "right equipment", Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin said Monday, as strikes on railway infrastructure in central Ukraine killed at least five.
International | 26 April 2022, 07:04 pm, Tuesday
Guterres in Moscow says wants Ukraine ceasefire 'as soon as possible'
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said during a visit to Moscow Tuesday that he was looking to find ways to stop the fighting in Ukraine as quickly as possible, reports AFP.
International | 26 April 2022, 06:58 pm, Tuesday
Quader warns against taking extra fare
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Tuesday urged transport owners and workers not to realise additional fare from the homebound passengers ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr.
National | 26 April 2022, 06:54 pm, Tuesday
Bangladesh logs zero Covid death with 19 new cases
Bangladesh reported zero Covid-19 death and 19 positive cases in the past 24 hours till Tuesday morning.
Health | 26 April 2022, 06:50 pm, Tuesday
PM greets French President Macron on re-election
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today greeted Emmanuel Macron on his reelection as the President of the French Republic.
National | 26 April 2022, 06:44 pm, Tuesday
32,904 more families get homes as PM's Eid gift
Dream of owning a home of 32,904 more homeless and landless families has come into reality as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday handed over houses to them at government expenses, raising the total beneficiaries' number to 150,233 under Ashrayan-2 Project.
National | 26 April 2022, 06:23 pm, Tuesday
Elon Musk buys Twitter: How will platform change?
Elon Musk has struck a deal to buy Twitter with a promise to reduce censorship on the platform, raising questions about what his approach will mean for the “digital town square”.
Technology | 26 April 2022, 02:21 pm, Tuesday
Decision on Kalabagan playground after discussion: Home Minister
A decision will be taken after discussion regarding Tetultala playground which was allocated to build Kalabagan police station, said Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal on Monday.
National | 25 April 2022, 09:48 pm, Monday