Munima Sultana | 2026-05-03 00:00:00
A high-profile independent expert committee has been formed to look into the reasons behind the unusually sharp increase in project costs of two metro rail projects, amid prolonged delays in their implementation over the past 20 months.Officials said the seven-member...
FE REPORT | 2026-05-03 00:00:00
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said rainfall is likely to continue for a few more days across the country due to an active depression stretching from West Bengal to the northern Bay of Bengal.The BMD in its forecast said on...
PABNA, May 02 (UNB): A Russian national died on Friday after falling sick while exercising at the residential area of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant in Ishwardi upazila of Pabna.The deceased was identified as Churkin Vladimir, 25, an employee of...
A vibrant programme of cultural diversity featuring multiple global languages was held at BRAC University recently, as the BRAC Institute of Languages (BIL) celebrated its 20th founding anniversary through launching of books, poetry recitation and performance of drama, dance, and...
FE REPORT | 2026-05-03 00:00:00
Minister for Home Affairs Salahuddin Ahmed has directed the authorities to make all police stations (PSs) in the country free from the clutches of brokers to ensure hassle-free services for the public. The minister gave the directive during a sudden...
President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Friday called for strengthening communal harmony, national unity and global peace as he greeted Buddhists in Bangladesh and around the world on the occasion of Buddha Purnima, reports UNB.He said while exchanging greetings with the Buddhist...
Bangladesh and India have taken steps to resume full-scale visa operations as part of a broader effort to normalise bilateral relations following 18 months of tension, reports bdnews24.com.Dhaka has already resumed issuing all categories of visas, while Delhi is set...
Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan speaking at a programme at the North South University campus in the city, marking the World Press Freedom Day to be observed today (Sunday). — PID Photo
SAJIBUR RAHMAN | 2026-05-03 00:00:00
Government subsidy disbursement to small bank accounts surged in February 2026, reflecting higher fund flows under different social safety net programmes and a stronger shift towards digital delivery mechanisms.According to the latest data from Bangladesh Bank, subsidy allocations to no-frills...
DU CORRESPONDENTMembers of the banned student organisation Bangladesh Chhatra League staged a brief flash rally at Dhaka University's Raju Memorial Sculpture early Saturday morning. Police detained two individuals, including a Chhatra League leader, in connection with the incident.The detainees were...
Prof Anu Muhammad, a member of the Ganatantrik Odhikar Committee, has once again criticised the failure of successive governments to strengthen national capacity and state institutions in strategic sectors such as energy and natural resource management, reports bdnewsw24.com.Speaking at an...
MYMENSINGH, May 2 (UNB): Former five-time lawmaker from Mymensingh-6 (Fulbaria) constituency and Awami League leader Advocate Moslem Uddin passed away.He died while undergoing treatment at Japan-Bangladesh Friendship Hospital in capital on Saturday at 11:30 am. He was 88.Family sources said...
Law Minister Md Asaduzzaman has said the long-stalled Tanu murder case has finally begun to move forward after remaining inactive for a decade, following the initiative of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, reports BSS.He said the Prime Minister contacted him over...
Secretary General of Jamaat-e-Islami Mia Golam Porwar has alleged that the government is deliberately pushing the country towards a deep political and constitutional crisis by ignoring what he described as the people's verdict in a referendum, report agencies.He said the...
Members of parliament (MPs) elected to reserved women's seats in the 13th Jatiya Sangsad have been set to take oath, completing the formation of all such seats, reports bdnewsw24.com.The swearing-in is scheduled for today (Sunday) at 9:00 pm at the...
BNP Chairman and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman said on Friday that his government had taken initiatives to reopen closed factories gradually in the country, reports BSS."We've taken initiatives to restart the factories that were shut down in previous years. I...
DINAJPUR, May 2 (BSS): Power generation has resumed at the Barapukuria Thermal Power Plant after a six-day shutdown, officials confirmed on Friday night.Chief Engineer Md. Abu Bakkar Siddique said the plant's first unit, with a capacity of 125 megawatts, was...
The Board of Directors of NRBC Bank PLC approved the audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025, at its 235th meeting held on Thursday, subject to shareholders' approval at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM).The bank's 13th...
FE REPORT | 2026-05-03 00:00:00
The Bangladesh Reconditioned Vehicles Importers and Dealers Association (BARVIDA) on Saturday demanded cuts in import duties on hybrid and reconditioned vehicles in the national budget for the next 2026-27 fiscal year.It also proposed increasing the age limit of importable vehicles...
Iftekhar Ahmed Zafar has been appointed Deputy Managing Director (DMD) of ONE Bank PLC.In his new role, he will lead the bank's Transaction Banking and Investment Banking Divisions, while also serving as Chief Strategy Officer, says a press release. Iftekhar...
Our CorrespondentCHATTOGRAM, May 02: The Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) has again extended the suspension of its four-times penal rent on imported full container load (FCL) units at both Chittagong Port and Dhaka's Kamalapur ICD, aiming to ease pressure on traders...
The 75-megawatt Sonagazi Solar Power Plant in Feni is significantly strengthening Bangladesh's national grid while accelerating economic activities, particularly in and around the National Special Economic Zone (NSEZ), reports BSS.Constructed by the Electricity Generation Bangladesh PLC with financial support from...
Biman Bangladesh Airlines signs a landmark deal with Boeing to purchase 14 aircraft at a city hotel on Thursday. Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanam, Foreign Affairs Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman, Prime Minister's Adviser on Civil Aviation and Tourism...
FE REPORT | 2026-05-03 00:00:00
Bangladesh must urgently strengthen its energy system resilience through improved storage capacity, better demand forecasting and more coordinated communication to cope with future disruptions, speakers at a webinar said on Saturday.They also underscored the importance of exploring local energy sources,...
CHATTOGRAM, May 2 (UNB): A man was killed and four others injured in a gas cylinder explosion at a scrap shop in Boro Kumira Majar Gate area of Sitakunda upazila in Chattogram on Saturday afternoon.The deceased was identified as Arman,30,...
FARIDPUR, May 02 (UNB): Police on Friday recovered the body of a fisherman from the Arial Kha River in Bhanga upazila of Faridpur, three days after he went missing.The deceased was identified as Nirmal Malo, 60, a resident of Gharua...
The Jahangirnagar University Alumni Association of Australia recently organised a colourful celebration of the Bengali New Year at Casula Parklands in Sydney, bringing together expatriate alumni and their families in a festive atmosphere.The day-long event was marked by vibrant participation...
OUR CORRESPONDENTSYLHET, May 02: The kitchen market in Sylhet has been on fire over the exorbitant prices of staple protein items such as eggs, beef, mutton and fish, leaving middle and low income families in hardship.Vendors say the increased cost...
OUR CORRESPONDENTS | 2026-05-03 00:00:00
Water falling in a rapid stream for the torrential downpour continuing for the past several dayshas submerged vast tracts of Boro paddy fields in low-lying areas across five districts of the Rangpur agriculture region and Gaibandha district, sparking off fear...
Bangladesh Cricket Board president Tamim Iqbal said on Saturday that they are looking to introduce a tripartite agreement involving the board, clubs, and players in the Dhaka Premier League (DPL), the country's traditional List-A tournament played by Dhaka-based clubs, according...
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