Central Desk
Quick steps will be taken after identifying risky markets: Home Minister
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal on Wednesday said measures will be taken quickly after identifying the risky markets in the capital.
Govt to assist Bangabazar businesses to recover from fire damages: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday (April 05, 2023) said the government will assist the Bangabazar businesspeople as much as possible after estimating the damages caused by Tuesday’s fire.
Dhaka Metro Rail to operate from 8 am to 2 pm starting today
Starting today (April 05, 2023), commuters can avail the Dhaka Metro Rail service for six hours every day – from 8 am to 2 pm.
Repayment of Padma Bridge loan starts with Tk 316.91 crore given to govt
The repayment of the loan taken for construction of Padma Bridge started with Tk 316.91 crore paid to the government in the first two installments on Wednesday (April 05, 2023).
Prominent entrepreneur Rokia Afzal Rahman passes away at 82
Rokia Afzal Rahman , a former advisor to a caretaker government and renowned entrepreneur, passed away at a hospital in Singapore on Wednesday. She was 82.
Inflation rises to 9.33 percent in March, highest in 7 months
Inflation rose to 9.33 percent, the highest in 7 months, the Planning Ministry said on Tuesday citing data from the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS).
PM for realising tolls from regional highways
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday asked the authorities concerned to take necessary measures for realising tolls from the regional highways.
The incident of fire in Banga Bazar is mysterious: Mirza Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has expressed deep concern over the massive fire in Banga Bazar of the capital.
Railway conducts first trial run over Padma Bridge
Railway Minister Nurul Islam Sujan today inaugurated the test run of a special train from Bhanga to Mawa via the Padma Bridge. The train began its journey at 1:22pm and reached Mawa at 3:24pm.
ADB lowers Bangladesh’s GDP growth forecast to 5.3% in FY 23
Asian Development Bank (ADB) has lowered Bangladesh’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth projection to the 5.3% for fiscal year (FY) 2023 from its earlier forecast of 6.6%.
Oil producers’ cuts could boost gasoline prices, help Russia
Major oil-producing countries led by Saudi Arabia said they're cutting supplies of crude — again. This time, the decision was a surprise and is underlining worries about where the global economy might be headed, reports AP.
Bangabazar market fire under control after 6 hrs
The massive fire that broke out at the Bangabazar market in Dhaka on Tuesday (April 04, 2023) morning has been brought under control after more than six hours of frantic efforts.
Bolster regional & global efforts to mitigate climate change damages: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said the global and individual country’s efforts need to be streamlined through responsive policy, planning and governance, to make the actions regarding climate change issue successful.
Devastating fire breaks out in city's Bangabazar
A joint support team of the Bangladesh Army and the Bangladesh Air Force and a helicopter are working to control the fire in the capital's Bangabazar, said Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
Single admission test for universities from next year: Dipu Moni
A single admission test will be held in all universities of the country from next year, Education Minister Dipu Moni said on Monday.