Central Desk
Hajj flights from Bangladesh begin on 31 May
Flights carrying Bangladeshi pilgrims to Saudi Arabia to perform hajj will begin on 31 May, said the civil aviation and tourism ministry on Wednesday. This year, the government has fixed Tk 1.40 lakh as plane fare.
Tetultala playground now police property: Home Minister
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal on Wednesday said Tetultala playground has been allotted for police and now it is their property.
Mass Eid exodus from Dhaka to begin Thursday
The mass exodus of the homebound people from the bustling capital Dhaka is expected to begin on Thursday as it is the last workday of government, semi-government and many private offices befor the Eid-ul-Fitr.
Bangladesh Bank increases working capital credit limit
Bangladesh Bank (BB) on Wednesday increased the working capital credit limit for maintaining the productivity and momentum of the country's overall economic activities, including import and export.
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).
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.