Central Desk
Dollar price falls in open market
The US dollar prices against Bangladesh currency fell by Tk 5 in the open market on Thursday after a hefty raise of forex, amid a rush of imports to meet the demand following easing of Covid pandemic.
Bidya Sinha Mim appointed UNICEF National Ambassador in Bangladesh
Actress Bidya Sinha Saha Mim has been appointed UNICEF’s newest National Ambassador in Bangladesh. As a UNICEF National Ambassador, Mim joins prominent personalities around the world who use their voice and prominence to advocate for the rights of children.
4 districts get new DCs
The government has appointed new deputy commissioners to four districts- Chandpur, Netrokona, Sherpur, Jamalpur.
Sylhet schools shut due to flooding
Hundreds of students have been hit hard as flooding forced authorities to close educational institutions in Sylhet district.
Hajj registration continues till Sunday
Deadline for registration of Hajj under public and private management has been extended till Sunday (May 22).
Indonesia to lift palm oil export ban from May 23
Indonesia will lift its palm oil exports ban from Monday, May 23, President Joko Widodo said Thursday, relieving pressure on the global vegetable oil market after prices spiked because of the suspension and the war in Ukraine.
Sri Lanka Hold Bangladesh To A Draw In Chittagong Test
Bangaldesh were held to a draw on Day 5 of their first Test match vs Sri Lanka, in Chittagong on Thursday.
Abdul Gaffar Chowdhury passes away
Renowned journalist, writer and lyricist Abdul Gaffar Chowdhury passed away on Thursday.
Mushfiqur Rahim dismisses his retirement talk
As his retirement issue from the T20 cricket has been the talk of the cricket fraternity for some times now, Mushfiqur Rahim himself dismissed it, saying that he wants to play in all format of cricket as long as he is able to maintain his fitness.
JS budget session begins June 5
The Jatiya Sangsad (JS) will go into its budget session for fiscal year 2022-23 on June 5.
Bangladesh may face the same consequences like Sri Lanka: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday said that Bangladesh is going through “a very alarming economic situation” amid the growing inflation rate and devaluation of the taka against the US dollar.
Iran seizes foreign tanker suspected of smuggling
Iran's navy seized a foreign vessel in the Gulf and arrested its crew on suspicion of fuel smuggling, state media said Wednesday, in the second such operation in a week.
959 Ukrainian soldiers surrendered at Azovstal: Russia
Russia's defence ministry said Wednesday that 959 Ukrainian soldiers had surrendered this week at the besieged Azovstal steel plant in Ukraine's port city of Mariupol.
BNP has no right to talk on election: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said BNP has no right to speak about elections as they tainted the election process most during their tenures.
HC cancels Samrat's bail in graft case
The High Court (HC) on Wednesday cancelled the bail granted to ex-Jubo League leader Ismail Hossain Chowdhury Samrat in a graft case filled by the Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) for amassing wealth beyond his known income source.