Central Desk
Election-time govt main concern, not use of ballot or EVM: Mirza Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday said their party is least bothered about the Election Commission’s decisions to use ballot papers in all 300 seats instead of EVMs in the upcoming polls as their main concern is about the election-time government.
Prothom Alo reporter Shams freed from Jail
Prothom Alo reporter Samsuzzaman Shams was freed from Dhaka Central Jail, Keraniganj on bail on Monday.
Country's poverty rate comes down to 16 percent: Hasan
Information and Communication Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Monday said that the country's poverty rate has come down to 16 percent from over 20 percent of the total population.
Nat’l Committee demands bike ban on highways for 9 days
Bangladesh's National Committee to Protect Shipping, Roads and Railways today (April 03, 2023) demanded a ban on motorbike movement on all highways for at least 9 days before, during and after Eid.
Walton launches NEXG series new phone with 50 megapixel camera, 8GB RAM
Walton has launched next generation's new smartphone in the domestic market. The Mobile Division of Walton Digi-Tech Industries Limited released 'NEXG N6' series new model of smartphone which is featured with 50 megapixel dual AI rear cameras, 8 GB of rapid memory RAM, a large display of HD plus resolution, sufficient storage, powerful battery and so many features.
Bangladesh losing tax revenue of Tk84000 crore from informal sector: CPD
Bangladesh is missing tax revenue of Tk84000 crore each year due to irregularities, institution inability and tax avoidance tendency, according to study of Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) published on Monday.
PM Hasina hails Bangladesh’s progress in medical science
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said that doctors in Bangladesh are now capable of performing critical operations, including kidney transplant as the country has advanced in healthcare.
Sultana Jasmine died from brain hemorrhage: postmortem report
Naogaon land office employee Sultana Jasmine died from brain hemorrhage, said Prof. Dr. Kofil Uddin, chief of Forensic Medicine Department Rajshahi Medical College Hosptial, reports UNB.
Prothom Alo reporter Samsuzzaman Shams gets bail
A Dhaka court on Monday granted bail to Prothom Alo reporter Shamsuzzaman Shams in a case filed under the Digital Security Act (DSA).
No EVMs in Next national election, ballot papers to be used in 300 seats: EC
Electronic Voting Machines(EVMs) will not be used in the 12th national election, said Election Commission (EC) Secretary Md. Jahangir Alam on Monday (April 03, 2023).
'Bangladesh-France ties guided by common goals of sustainable development'
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said relationship between Bangladesh and France has expanded further towards a strategic and objective dimension -- guided by common goals of sustainable development.
Saudis, other oil giants announce surprise production cuts; prices could go up
Saudi Arabia and other major oil producers on Sunday announced surprise cuts totaling up to 1.15 million barrels per day from May until the end of the year, a move that could raise prices worldwide.
Rain likely in parts of country
Rain or thundershower accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely to occur in some parts of the country, a met release said today.
Dhaka’s air quality unhealthy for sensitive groups this morning
Dhaka ranked as the 5th most polluted city in the world this morning as per Air Quality Index (AQI).
Hyundai Creta Grand 2023 starts its production in Bangladesh
Fair Technology is proud to announce the Launching of the Hyundai Experience Center at Babylonia, Tejgaon on Sunday (April 2).