Central Desk
Bangladesh took loan from IMF as a ‘breathing space’: PM tells IMF MD
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday (April 29, 2023) said that Bangladesh has taken a loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as a "breathing space".
No chance of SSC question papers leaking: Dipu Moni
Education Minister Dipu Moni said on Saturday that there is no chance of leaking questions paper in SSC exam.
BNP won’t join 5 city election in any way: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday categorically said their party is not joining the upcoming elections to five city corporations in any way.
SSC, equivalent exams to begin Sunday
The Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations for 2023 will begin in Bangladesh on Sunday (April 30, 2023).
BNP is main patron of Sheikh Jamal's killers: Hasan
Awami League (AL) Joint General Secretary and Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud said on Friday that BNP is the main patron of the killers of meritorious youth and heroic freedom fighter Sheikh Jamal, son of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
AL alone exercises democracy and holds fair election in Bangladesh: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said that denocracy in Bangladesh is practiced only by her party Awami League which has a history of holding free elections.
Japan is a time-tested friend of Bangladesh: PM Hasina
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday expressed her firm belief that Japan will always stand by Bangladesh in building 'Sonar Bangla', the dream of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, and turn it into a land of opportunity.
90% of adolescent girls, young women don’t use internet in low-income countries: UNICEF
Around 90 percent of adolescent girls and young women do not use the internet in low-income countries, while their male peers are twice as likely to be online, according to a new UNICEF analysis published Wednesday.
Outsiders not allowed within 200 yards of SSC exam centres: DMP
Outsiders will not be allowed within 200 yards of the examination halls during the SSC and its equivalent examinations, starting on Sunday, Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) said in a press release on Thursday.
Argentina to pay for Chinese imports in yuan instead of dollars
Argentina will pay for Chinese imports in yuan instead of US dollars in order to preserve its dwindling foreign reserves, Economy Minister Sergio Massa said on Wednesday, reports AFP.
Dhaka's air 3rd most polluted in the world this morning
With an air quality index (AQI) score of 156 at 8:52 am today, Dhaka ranked 3rd in the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality.
Japan may provide ‘30 billion yen’ as assistance: Momen
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio has "assured" Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina that his country will consider a "new budget support assistance" and both sides decided to resume a bilateral policy dialogue in carrying out development cooperation projects.
Army chief leaves Dhaka on 3-day tour to India
Chief of Bangladesh Army General SM Shafiudin Ahmed left Dhaka on Wednesday on a three-day official visit to India, according to an Inter Services Public Relation Directorate (ISPR) press release.
German consumer morale rises as inflation worries ease
German consumer morale rose sharply heading into May, a key survey showed Wednesday, as concerns eased about the impact of high inflation on Europe's top economy, reports AFP.
2 bikers killed in Dinajpur road accident
Two bikers were killed in a road accident in Chuniapara area under Shashra union in Sadar upazila of the district today.