Government declares zero tolerance

The government has taken a hard line against the growing prevalence of gambling, betting, and pornography-related content in the country's digital space, declaring a "zero-tolerance" policy to protect cyberspace from unethical and harmful activities. The move aims to create a...

BB's strict LC rules hinder import of foodstuffs

A good number of imported food items, including the nutritious ones for babies and elderly people, are gradually disappearing from the market due to Bangladesh Bank's stringent rules on opening Letters of Credit (L/Cs).Importers said they find themselves in a...

Prosecution seeks death penalty for Hasina, Kamal

Chief Prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal in Dhaka Muhammad Tajul Islam has completed arguments in the crimes against humanity case filed against deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal and former Inspector General of Police...

Taka seen overvalued as dollar gap widens

The local currency, Taka, appears increasingly overvalued as sluggish import demand, weak private-sector credit growth, and robust remittance inflows continue to shape foreign exchange dynamics.Bangladesh Bank's latest data show the real effective exchange rate (REER) climbed to 104.51 in September...

Business climate stagnates as firms grapple with inflation, policy gaps

Bangladesh's business environment has shown little sign of progress over the past year, with several key areas even deteriorating, according to the latest Business Climate Index (BBX) for FY2024-25 released on Thursday. The index highlights persistent structural challenges, from access...

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RUCSU polls post 69.83pc turnout

The long-awaited Rajshahi University Central Students' Union (RUCSU) election, along with hall and senate representative polls, concluded peacefully on Thursday without any report of irregularities or untoward incidents - marking the successful return of campus democracy after more than three...

Landslide victory for Shibir in CUCSU polls

CHITTAGONG, Oct 16: Islami Chhatra Shibir has achieved a landslide victory in the Chittagong University Central Students' Union (CUCSU) and hall union elections.Sampritir Chhatra Jote, backed by Shibir, won 24 out of the total 26 positions in the polls.Around 65...

Stage set for July Charter signing today amid political rift

The National Consensus Commission (NCC) gets another extension of tenure as the interim government is all set to hold the July Charter-signing ceremony today (Friday) amid political differences, including demand for an official order executing the firman. The Cabinet Division...

HSC passes plummet to two-decade low at 58.83pc, highest-grade score halves

Average pass rate in this year's Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations plummets to a two-decade low at 58.83 per cent while the highest-grade GPA score halved compared to last year's.The successes rate shows 18.95-percentage-point fall from that of...

Fire burns down CEPZ factory

CHATTOGRAM, Oct 16: A fierce fire burnt down a multi-storey apparel-factory building in the Chittagong Export Processing Zone (CEPZ) Thursday, barely two days after a tragic garment blaze in Dhaka. The fire erupted at around 2:20pm from the top floor...

Three reasons why IMF cuts Bangladesh's growth forecast

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cited three major reasons for downward revision of Bangladesh's GDP-growth prospect for this fiscal year, including a pass-through ambience of uncertainty."I think there are three reasons, one of course is the policy mix has...

Weather (2025-10-17)

Light to moderate rain is likely to occur at one or two places over Chattogram division in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Friday). Weather may remain mainly dry elsewhere over the country. Day temperature may remain unchanged...

One dies of dengue --

One more death from dengue was reported in the 24 hours until Thursday morning, as Bangladesh continues to grapple with a surge in infections, reports UNB.With the latest fatalities, the total number of deaths from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh...

M A Samad’s 20th death anniv today

Today (Friday) is the 20th death anniversary of M A Samad, an insurance legend and founder of Bangladesh General Insurance Company PLC (BGIC), says a statement. After his retirement as managing director of Jiban Bima Corporation, he established BGIC, the...

18th Academic Council meeting of AAUB

Aviation and Aerospace University, Bangladesh (AAUB) Vice Chancellor Air Vice Marshal A K M Manirul Bahar presiding over the 18th Academic Council meeting of the university on the Dhaka campus on Thursday. — Press Release

DG of Bangladesh Ansar and Village Defence Party Major General Abdul Motaleb Sajjad Mahmud speaking

Director General (DG) of Bangladesh Ansar and Village Defence Party (VDP) Major General Abdul Motaleb Sajjad Mahmud speaking to its personnel, as he visited different units and camps in Chattogram and Bandarban districts on Wednesday. — Press Release

Lalon Utshab to be celebrated nationally first time from today

KUSHTIA, Oct 16 (BSS): The Lalon Smaron Utshab (Lalon Memorial Festival) will be celebrated nationally for the first time marking the 135th death anniversary of mystic saint Lalon Shah.The three-day festival will start from today. The event will unite devotees,...

Toxic fumes billow even after 48 hrs

Even 48 hours after the incident, toxic fumes were coming out of the burnt chemical warehouse in the capital's Mirpur area on Thursday.The Fire Service and Civil Defence (FSCD) continued their operation and warned people of poisonous gases on Thursday....

Investment can create millions of jobs, spur growth in BD

Investing in climate adaptation and resilience is not a cost, it is a powerful economic strategy that can generate trillions in global economic gains, create millions of jobs, and safeguard the vulnerable countries like Bangladesh, according to a landmark report...

AB Party names candidates for 108 seats in next polls

The Amar Bangladesh Party (AB Party) on Thursday announced the names of its candidates for 108 constituencies as part of its first phase list for the upcoming 13th Jatiya Sangsad (JS) election, reports UNB.AB Party Chairman Mojibur Rahman Monju announced...

Police arrest Quader's brother, AL leaders

Police have arrested nine leaders and activists of banned Awami League (AL), including brother of former minister Obaidul Quader, from different areas in the capital.Muhammad Talebur Rahman, deputy commissioner (Media and Public Relations) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), disclosed the...

ACC approves illegal wealth case against Saber Hossain

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has approved two separate cases against former minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury and his wife Rehana Hossain for allegedly acquiring wealth beyond their known sources of income.ACC Director General Akhter Hossain confirmed this information to journalists on...

MPO teachers suspend their 'Long March to Jamuna' prog

Agitating teachers of MPO-listed educational institutions suspended their scheduled 'Long March to Jamuna.Instead, they announced a 24-hour non-stop sit-in at the Central Shaheed Minar and an indefinite hunger strike to press home their demands including a 20 per cent hike...

Adviser Asif seeks exemplary punishment over Chankharpul killings

Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain, one of the movement's key coordinators, and now an interim government adviser, has concluded his testimony in the July Uprising case over the killing of six people in the capital's Chankharpul, reports bdnews24.com.He testified on Thursday...

NCP to skip July Charter signing unless its legal basis is guaranteed: Nahid

The National Citizen Party (NCP) said it will not attend the July Charter signing ceremony unless it is first informed of the legal basis of the charter and the process of its formalisation, reports bdnews24.com.NCP Convener Nahid Islam made the...

Tarique reaffirms commitment to food security

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Thursday reaffirmed his party's commitment to ensuring food security and protecting the dignity of farmers, reports UNB.In a post on his Facebook page on the occasion of World Food Day, he said Bangladesh's farmers...

BINA paddy variety brings smile to Magura growers

MAGURA, Oct 16: Early bumper production of the high yielding Aman crop BINA paddy 26 (BINA dhan26) on 50 hectares in two villages of Magura Sadar Upazila has brought smiles to growers.Sources at the Department of Agricultural Extension, Magura, said...

Hills' farmers float pomelos for reaching accessible locations

KHAGRACHHARI, Oct 17 (UNB): In the serene hills of Khagrachhari and Rangamati districts, an unusual yet striking sight has become a seasonal norm: dozens of pomelos, locally known as 'jambura', drifting gently down rivers and streams.This phenomenon is drawing attention...

Kulaura-Shahbajpur rail rehab project sees only 60pc progress

SYLHET, Oct16: The 6th time extension for completion of the much-talked about rehabilitation of the Kulaura-Shahbajpur rail section ended on 30 June this year while the progress is only 60 percent yet. However, the Bangladesh Railway (BR) extended the timeline...