JU admission tests to begin on Dec 21

Jahangirnagar University (JU) is set to begin the online application process for its undergraduate admission test for the 2025-26 academic session on 23 November, with examinations scheduled to start from 21 December.The information was confirmed by Md Ali Reza, member...

International Conference on Economics, Business and Technology Management 2025

The prize giving and closing ceremony of the two-day International Conference on Economics, Business and Technology Management 2025 (ICEBTM 2025), organised by the School of Business and Entrepreneurship (SBE) of Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), at a city hotel on Saturday....

ACC to file case against six railway officials

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) initiated a case against six senior officials of Bangladesh Railway (BR) on Sunday on charges of causing a loss of Tk 3.58 billion to the state through misuse of power, fraudulent feasibility assessments, and procurement irregularities...

ACC okays cases against ex-AL MP Maya, wife for illegal assets, money laundering

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on Sunday approved filing of multiple cases against former Awami League (AL) lawmaker Mofazzal Hossain Chowdhury Maya and his wife Parveen Chowdhury on charges of abuse of power, embezzlement, illegal asset accumulation, and money laundering through...

Preserve interim govt's stabilising measures

Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Sunday called on the upcoming elected government to duly recognise the foundational work and stabilising measures, undertaken during the interim government's tenure, emphasising that the coming months are crucial for consolidation before the transition.Speaking...

Jubo League leader Hanif held for attacking CU students

CHATTOGRAM, Nov 16 (BSS): Police on Sunday arrested Mohammad Hanif, a Jubo League leader wanted in multiple cases over attacks on Chattogram University (CU) students.Hathazari Police Station Officer-in-Charge Md Manjur Quader Bhuiyan led the operation and detained Hanif from his...

July Memorial set on fire in Feni

FENI, Nov 16 (UNB): Miscreants set fire to the July Memorial in Muktabazar area of Feni district town early Sunday.Police said at around 3:30 am group of helmet-wearing youths poured petrol on the monument and set it ablaze before fleeing.Feni...

EC to launch expat voter registration app on Nov 18

The Election Commission (EC) will unveil the expatriate voter registration app (Postal Vote BD) to facilitate the Bangladeshi citizens living abroad casting their vote, reports BSS."On the evening of November 18, we will inaugurate the 'Postal Vote BD' as we...

Jamaat, 7 allied parties to continue movement

Eight like-minded political parties, including Jamaat-e-Islami, on Sunday announced that they would continue their movement until all their demands -- particularly the full implementation of the July charter (constitutional reform) ordinance and a national referendum -- are fully met."The eight-party...

Bhasani a lasting inspiration for democracy, rights: Tarique

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Sunday said great national leader Maulana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhasani will always remain a source of inspiration for the nation in securing the just rights of the helpless and in protecting democracy, human rights,...

Nat'l leaders' coop indispensable for holding free, fair JS election

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) A M M Nasir Uddin on Sunday sought cooperation and suggestions from the political parties to hold the 13th National Parliamentary Election in a free, fair, and acceptable manner.He said the Election Commission (or EC) alone...

As the winter is just around the corner

As the winter is just around the corner, there has been a rise in the sale of blankets. In the photo taken in front of Baitul Mukarram National Mosque in the city on Sunday, people are seen purchasing blankets of...

Dengue: 5 die, 1,139 hospitalised

Five more people have died of dengue fever in Bangladesh and 1,139 patients have been hospitalised with the disease in the past 24 hours, reports bdnews24.com.The yearly tally of hospitalisations from the Aedes mosquito-borne disease has risen to 84,997, with...

Central bank announces 28 bank holidays for 2026

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has officially published the holiday calendar for 2026, announcing a total of 28 bank-closure days for all scheduled banks, excluding the regular weekly holidays.The circular, which details the comprehensive list of upcoming holidays, was issued by the...

Banks shift to short-term treasury bills

Yields on treasury bills (T-bills) showed a mixed trend on Sunday as banks chose to invest their excess liquidity in lower-tenure securities rather than higher-tenure ones ahead of the national elections.The cut-off yield, generally regarded as the interest rate, on...

Fakhrul blames certain quarters for creating obstructions to holding nat'l elections

BNP Secretary-General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday said despite having confusion, frustration and uncertainty among the people, the possibility of holding the next national elections has now emerged, most likely in February 2026.Speaking as the chief guest at a...

Capital flight forces merger of 5 Shariah-based banks

Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur on Sunday said a substantial portion of the capital from the country's five troubled Shariah-based banks had been siphoned off abroad, leaving no option but to merge them to safeguard the sector.He made...

India extends deadline for BD's questionnaire responses

India has extended the deadline for Bangladesh to submit its questionnaire responses in the countervailing duty (CVD) investigation concerning the imports of jute goods from Bangladesh.The Department of Commerce under the Indian Ministry of Commerce & Industry issued a notification...

Axle load limit setup for roads drags on

There is scope for setting axle-load limits for roads and highways during the interim government's term, but no concrete steps have been taken yet, sources say.If the limits are set, billions of taka spent on checking overload damage can be...

Child labour up 2.4 percentage points in 6 years: Survey

Bangladesh is witnessing a sharp rise in child labour, with 9.2 per cent of children aged 5-17 now engaged in work, up from 6.8 per cent in 2019, putting an additional 1.2 million children at risk of exploitation, hazardous work,...

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New shipping hub to spur BD export growth

A new shipping hub in sight at the Laldia Container Terminal (LCT) will help debottleneck Bangladesh's export growth and lower import costs, resulting in a trade boost, says the global chief executive of the foreign lessee."It's going to create a...

BEXIMCO Textile Division set to reopen by December

A tripartite deal is likely to be signed in the third week of November to reopen Beximco Textile Division by December 2025, bringing more than 25,000 workers back at work with dignity and security.Following the move of the Japanese-Bangladeshi ethical...

BGB deployed in four dists

The government has deployed Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) across Dhaka, Gopalganj, Faridpur, and Madaripur to assist in maintaining law and order amid a recent surge in violence ahead of Monday's verdict against former prime minister Sheikh Hasina.BGB Public Relations Officer...

Tribunal delivers verdict against Hasina today

Security bulwarks are built around the International Crimes Tribunal-1 in Dhaka which is set to deliver live its verdict today in the first uprising-time crimes-against-humanity case against ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and two of her top aides.As tensions brew...

Automated bond utilisation permission mandatory for export industries

Using automated system is made mandatory for issuing utilisation permission (UP) for export-oriented industries from December 1, as allegations of misuse of duty-free facility galore.The National Board of Revenue (NBR) announced the decision Sunday, after a meeting with leaders of...

Oracle bonds sell off as AI investment fuels investor concerns

Oracle bonds have taken a hit in recent days following a report that the cloud and artificial intelligence service provider plans to add another $38 billion to its heavy debt load to fund its AI infrastructure, according to analysts and...

Samsung, Hyundai announce domestic investments after US-South Korea trade deal

SEOUL, Nov 16 (Reuters): Samsung Electronics , Hyundai Motor and other major South Korean manufacturers on Sunday unveiled domestic investment plans, as a US trade deal raised concern investment in the US could weaken manufacturing at home.Samsung Electronics will add...

Saudi Arabia draws $173b investment push

RIYADH, Nov 16 (Arab News): Saudi Arabia booked $173 billion in investment commitments across multiple sectors in early November, driven by activity at the Biban forum, the inaugural TOURISE Summit and the Future Investment Initiative. The Biban forum drew more...

Global Islami Bank Administrator holds meeting with customers

Global Islami Bank Administrator Md Moksuduzzaman visited Gulshan Corporate Branch of the bank on Sunday. He exchanged views with the customers on different issues and informed everyone about the action plan taken by Bangladesh Bank to protect the interests of...