LGRD , and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has expressed his commitment to working collectively for eradicate poverty, improve living standard of people and transform their lives, report agencies.Fakhrul, also BNP secretary general, made the remarks as the chief...
A leader of United People's Democratic Front (UPDF) has been shot dead in Rangamati Sadar upazila, and his two sisters were injured in the same attack, report agencies.The shooting took place around 7:00 am on Friday in the Kutukchhari residential...
FE REPORT | 2026-04-18 00:00:00
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Friday said his party would support the government on all just causes in consideration of public interest.He also said on the other hand, injustice and any actions that undermine people's rights would be...
The BNP has started the final selection process for nominating candidates for the reserved women's seats in the 13th Jatiya Sangsad, with aspirants appearing before the party's nomination board, report agencies. The nomination board began interviewing the aspirants on Friday...
YOL™TEN, (Turkmenistan), April 17 (AFP) - Turkmenistan and China broke ground Friday on works to expand production at the giant Galkynysh gas field, strengthening Beijing's already dominant position in the secretive Central Asian nation's energy sector.The former Soviet republic, which...
HANOI, Vietnam, April 17 (AFP) : Beijing pledged financing and support for Vietnamese railway projects, both countries said on Friday, as Hanoi's top leader To Lam wrapped up a four-day state visit to China.The two governments have agreed to "accelerate...
Bangladesh's banking sector, which should operate as the backbone of the economy, is struggling to regain its footing due to a profound lack of good governance and deepening financial instability, reports UNB.According to the latest review by Bangladesh Bank, 17...
DINAJPUR, April 17 (BSS) : Bangladesh today has started receiving 5,000 more tonnes of diesel from India through the cross border pipeline, said officials familiar with the process."Another 5,000 tonnes of diesel has stated coming to Parbatipur Padma Oil depot...
WASHINGTON, (United States), April 17 (AFP) : US President Donald Trump said Thursday Washington and Tehran were "very close" to a peace deal and insisted that Iran had agreed to hand over its enriched uranium, a key sticking point in...
Manikganj, Apr 17 (UNB): Two brothers were killed and another individual was critically injured in a mob attack after an eight-year-old missing girl was found dead in Sadar upazila of Manikganj on Thursday night.The deceased were identified as Pannu Mia,...
The government on Thursday decided to restore observance of 7 November as 'National Revolution and Solidarity Day', and the day will be a public holiday, reports UNB.The decision was announced by Cabinet Secretary Nasimul Gani at a briefing at the...
SAJIBUR RAHMAN | 2026-04-18 00:00:00
A prolonged disruption in fuel supply at a filling station in the capital has forced several drivers and commuters to spend a sleepless night inside their vehicles, highlighting the growing strain on urban transport amid the supply crunch.In several parts...
Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has said Bangladesh is grappling with a massive capital deficit of around $200 billion, underlining the creation of a short-term economic "cushion" to stabilise the banking system and the private sector, reports bdnews24.com.Speaking in...
FE REPORT | 2026-04-18 00:00:00
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will inaugurate a nationwide vaccination campaign against measles on Monday (April 20) as five more children have died from the highly contagious viral disease and suspected infections in the past 24 hours until Friday."We are going...
JAHIDUL ISLAM | 2026-04-18 00:00:00
A total of 16 development projects are lined up for consideration at the next meeting of the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC).They comprise six new proposals, six revisions of ongoing projects, and four seeking deadline extensions without...
JAHIDUL ISLAM | 2026-04-18 00:00:00
The government is set to roll out a comprehensive digital health system by integrating a broad range of eHealth services, including mobile health (mHealth), while expanding into emerging areas, such as big data analytics, genomics, and artificial intelligence, officials at...
FE REPORT | 2026-04-18 00:00:00
Rapid economic growth, if not accompanied by governance reforms, may ultimately undermine development and trigger instability, economists warn during a review of Bangladesh's politico-economic milieus. The speakers came to such conclusion at a virtual discussion organised by the South Asian...
Bangladesh Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority (BAERA) has officially granted the commissioning licence for fuel loading at the first unit of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (RNPP).The licence has been issued based on the assessment and review by national and international...
JASIM UDDIN HAROON | 2026-04-18 00:00:00
Bangladesh's large-scale manufacturing sector sees some rebound with its return onto growth trajectory in January after a tumble last December, signifying tentative recovery in the industrial sector.The index that measures the industrial output rose nearly 1.0 per cent year on...
A picture shows destruction at the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted a neighbourhood in the southern Lebanese coastal city of Tyre as a ceasefire with Israel took effect on Friday. — AFP
Sazed Iqbal | 2026-04-18 00:00:00
There is a kind of leaving that does not show up in your attrition reports. The employee is still at their desk. They are still answering their emails, attending their meetings, and submitting their reports on time. On paper, they...
Lt. Col. Z. M. Iqbal Khalid | 2026-04-18 00:00:00
The Forcibly Displaced Myanmar Nationals (FDMN) in Bangladesh are in one of the largest protracted refugee situations in the world with an estimated 1,162,939 Forcibly Displaced Myanmar Nationals (FDMN) living in 33 overcrowded camps in Ukhiya and Tekanf subdistrict of...
Humayun Ahmed Shrabon | 2026-04-18 00:00:00
In many developing countries, public trust in the education system has often been challenged. The challenge stems from examination malpractice. The reinstatement of Dr ANM Ehsanul Haque Milon as Minister of Education has renewed attention to discipline and accountability within...
Nilratan Halder | 2026-04-18 00:00:00
Liveability of Dhaka City is not its forte. Air and sound pollution, filth and chaotic traffic make it quite uninviting and yet this megacity pulls people from all corners of the country. Educated, half-educated, unlettered men and women of all...
MADRID, April 17 (AFP): Former three-time winner Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the Madrid Open beginning next week as he needs more time to recover from a shoulder injury.The former world number one and 24-time Grand Slam winner has...
Argentine legend Lionel Messi has become the new owner of Catalan club Cornella.The 38-year-old, who helped Barcelona win the Champions League four times and also claimed 10 La Liga titles with the Catalan giants, is currently playing for Major League...
Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman lays the foundation stone of Army Sports Complex in the area adjacent to Bangladesh Army Stadium in Dhaka on Wednesday. The sports complex -- aimed to be built as a modern and integrated sports...
NEW DELHI, April 17 (AFP): The International Cricket Council said Friday it is investigating Cricket Canada over allegations of match corruption, including the team's loss to New Zealand at the recent T20 World Cup hosted by India and Sri Lanka.The...
LONDON, April 17 (AFP): Title-chasing Manchester City face leaders Arsenal in a seismic showdown at the top of the Premier League on Sunday.Troubled Chelsea desperately need a win against Manchester United in the race for Champions League qualification, while Liverpool...
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