Govt turns villages to towns: Amu
Awami League (AL) Advisory Council Member and 14-party Alliance Spokesperson Amir Hossain Amu today said the government has turned villages into towns.
National | 17 November 2022, 08:57 pm, Thursday
Discussions going on regarding budget support: ITO Naoki
Japanese Ambassador in Dhaka ITO Naoki today said that discussions are going on regarding the possible budget support by Japan to Bangladesh.
National | 17 November 2022, 07:58 pm, Thursday
SSC results to be published Nov 28-30
Results of the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations will be published between November 28 and 30 this year.
Education | 17 November 2022, 07:46 pm, Thursday
'Police member shocked by the Japanese ambassador's statement'
The Bangladesh Police Service Association (BPSA) has protested against the statement given by Ito Naoki, the Japanese Ambassador to Dhaka, about the role of the police in the 11th national elections on Thursday.
National | 17 November 2022, 07:39 pm, Thursday
Dengue claims one lives, 685 hospitalized in 24 hrs
One dengue patient died and 685 patients were admitted to different hospitals across the country during the past 24 hours till Thursday morning.
Health | 17 November 2022, 07:17 pm, Thursday
Govt is committed to ensure people's safety: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Thursday said the government is committed to ensure people's safety and security and their properties in any circumstances.
Politics | 17 November 2022, 07:06 pm, Thursday
Will move towards greater movement from Dhaka rally: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday alleged that the government is trying to push the country towards instability and uncertainty by creating a chaotic situation over their party’s rally in the capital on December 10.
Politics | 17 November 2022, 04:46 pm, Thursday
Prices of soybean oil, sugar increased again
Prices of soybean oil, sugar increased again The prices of soybean oil and sugar have been increased again. Soybean oil price has increased by Tk 12. It is now Tk 190 per litre. Price of sugar has increased by Tk 13; it is now Tk 108 per kg. The new prices are effective from today (November 17, 2022).
National | 17 November 2022, 04:41 pm, Thursday
No forex crisis from Jan 2023: Governor Abdur Rouf
Bangladesh Bank Governor Abdur Rouf Talukder has said there will be no foreign exchange crisis from January 2023, as the country's exports and remittances have become surplus compared to imports.
Economy | 17 November 2022, 04:36 pm, Thursday
Messi, Argentina land in Qatar after 5-0 World Cup warm-up win
Argentina and superstar Lionel Messi arrived in Qatar for the World Cup early on Thursday, just hours after a 5-0 warm-up victory, while defending champions France have also touched down in Doha, reports AFP.
Sports | 17 November 2022, 04:32 pm, Thursday
Ukraine grain deal extended 'under current terms': Turkey
An agreement allowing Ukraine to export grain through Black Sea will continue "under current terms", reports AFP.
International | 17 November 2022, 04:30 pm, Thursday
NATO believes Poland blast an 'accident,' Kyiv assails Russia
Western leaders moved to calm fears of a dangerous escalation in Russia's war in Ukraine Wednesday, saying a missile blast in Poland was likely an accident, while Kyiv pushed back hard at the idea its anti-aircraft fire was to blame, reports AFP.
International | 17 November 2022, 04:28 pm, Thursday
Russia falls into recession
Russia has entered a recession, nine months after launching its offensive in Ukraine as Western sanctions weigh on the economy, according to official data published on Wednesday, reports AFP.
International | 17 November 2022, 04:25 pm, Thursday
PM orders executing Kuwait's proposal to build petroleum refinery in Bangladesh
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today asked the authorities concerned to implement the Kuwait's proposal to set up petroleum refinery in Bangladesh.
National | 17 November 2022, 04:22 pm, Thursday
Another SP sent on forced retirement
The government has sent another superintendent of police (SP) on forced retirement citing public interest.
National | 16 November 2022, 09:04 pm, Wednesday
BB curtails banks’ power to waive interest on loans
Bangladesh Bank is seeking to curtail the powers of the banks’ board of directors to waive interest on loans without consultations with the relevant departments.
Economy | 16 November 2022, 08:55 pm, Wednesday
People fuming like volcano to force govt to resign: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday said the people are now eager like a “fuming volcano” to oust the current government.
Politics | 16 November 2022, 08:46 pm, Wednesday
Maulana Bhasani's 46th death anniversary Thursday
The 46th death anniversary of Maulana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhasani, a legendary political leader of the nation, will be observed in the country on Thursday with due respect.
Politics | 16 November 2022, 08:39 pm, Wednesday
Fardin murder: Bushra lands in jail after remand
A Dhaka court on Wednesday sent Amatullah Bushra to jail after expiry of her five-day remand in a case over the murder of Buet student Fardin Noor Parash.
National | 16 November 2022, 08:28 pm, Wednesday
NBR has no jurisdiction to stop Nora Fatehi's program: Hasan Mahmud
Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr. Hasan Mahmud on Wednesday said permission has been given to the concerned parties to hold a program in Bangladesh with Bollywood actress Nora Fatehi. While the National Board of Revenue (NBR) can take action to collect tax or VAT, it has no jurisdiction to stop the Nora Fatehi event.
Entertainment | 16 November 2022, 08:26 pm, Wednesday