4 arrested with arms and ammunition in RAB raid in Pabna

My body should not be taken to FDCI - Rozina angry over artist association election

Eminent actress Rozina has expressed anger over the Bangladesh Film Artists Association election. She said that after her death, her body should not be taken to the Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (FDCI) premises.

2 weeks ago

World

Crude oil prices rise slightly in global market

As geopolitical tensions in the Middle East ease somewhat, the balance of supply and demand in the international energy market has come back into focus. In this context, crude oil prices saw a slight uptick in the international market on Tuesday (July 7). Source: Reuters.

2 weeks ago

Country

Inauguration of Entrepreneur Development Training Program by Jamuna Bank in Pabna

A month-long (100 hours) special training program on entrepreneurship development has been inaugurated in Pabna as a joint initiative of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Ministry of Finance, Bangladesh Bank, and Jamuna Bank PLC.

2 weeks ago

National

Madrasahs provide better education than schools: Liberation War Affairs Minister

Liberation War Affairs Minister Advocate Ahmed Azam Khan said that many madrasahs in the country provide better quality education compared to schools. He also praised the dedication and sense of responsibility of madrasah teachers.

2 weeks ago

National

Khaleda Zia used to keep 1 taka of her salary and donate the rest to orphanages: Claim by former press secretary

Former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia used to spend almost all of her salary on charitable work while in office, claimed her former press secretary Maruf Kamal Khan.

2 weeks ago

Economy

National Savings Scheme profit rate unchanged, Bangladesh Bank instructs banks

The existing profit rate of the National Savings Scheme will remain unchanged for the July-December 2026 period. Bangladesh Bank has issued necessary instructions to all scheduled banks in the country to implement this decision.

2 weeks ago

Banking Insurance

Islamic Bank's Board of Directors Meeting Held

The board of directors meeting of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC was held. The meeting took place on Monday (July 6) at Islami Bank Tower in the capital.

2 weeks ago

Banking Insurance

Anisur Rahman appointed as new Deputy Governor of Bangladesh Bank

Bangladesh Bank's Executive Director Anisur Rahman has been appointed as the new Deputy Governor of the central bank. The government has given him this contractual position for three years.

2 weeks ago

Politics

Attack on NCP rally a 'black chapter' for politics: Ishrak Hossain

BNP leader and State Minister for Liberation War Affairs Ishrak Hossain has expressed strong condemnation and concern over the attack and cocktail explosion at the National Citizen Party (NCP) rally in Savar. He also demanded an impartial investigation to identify those involved and bring them to justice swiftly with exemplary punishment.

2 weeks ago

Economy

Shelltek to invest Tk 1,504 crore in 5 sectors, creating 45,000 jobs

Shelltek Group has announced a new investment plan of Tk 1,504 crore in the country's agro-processing, real estate, manufacturing, textiles, and renewable energy sectors. The company claims that if these projects are implemented, approximately 45,000 people will be employed directly and indirectly, with a large portion created through contract farming.

2 weeks ago

FIFA unveils new ball 'Trionda Final' for the last four matches

Football

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FIFA unveils new ball 'Trionda Final' for the last four matches

Ahead of the final four matches of the World Cup, world football's governing body FIFA and sports equipment manufacturer Adidas have unveiled the new official match ball. Named 'Trionda Final', this ball will be used in the two semi-finals, the third-place match, and the final.

2 weeks ago

Economy

Gold being sold at new reduced price today

Gold is being sold at reduced prices in the country's market from today (Tuesday). According to the latest price adjustment decision of the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS), the price of gold per bhori has decreased by Tk 3,266.

2 weeks ago

Politics

Jamaat condemns attack on NCP rally, demands fair investigation

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has strongly condemned and expressed concern over the cocktail attack on the rally of the National Citizens Party (NCP) in Savar. The party has also demanded an impartial investigation, swift arrest of those involved, and exemplary punishment.

2 weeks ago

National

Forecast of gusty winds and thunderstorms in 17 regions of the country, river ports placed on alert signal number 1

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has forecast the possibility of rain or thunderstorms with gusty or squally winds at speeds of 45 to 60 kilometers per hour over 17 regions of the country. In this situation, the river ports in the affected areas have been asked to display alert signal number 1.

2 weeks ago

National

After a six-day break, the National Parliament is sitting again today

After a continuous six-day break, the proceedings of the current session of the National Parliament will resume this afternoon (Tuesday). The session meeting is scheduled to be held at 3:00 PM under the chairmanship of Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed.

2 weeks ago

Economy

Impact of Middle East crisis: Qatar Energy reduces LNG supply to Bangladesh

Due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East creating uncertainty in global energy supply, Qatar Energy has decided to reduce the supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) allocated to Bangladesh for this year. The government has taken initiatives to procure LNG from alternative sources to address the potential shortfall.

3 weeks ago

National

One-stop service to be launched at Gabtali VHT Center for agricultural product export: Agriculture Minister

Agriculture and Fisheries and Livestock Minister Mohammad Aminur Rashid has announced the launch of a one-stop service at the Vapor Heat Treatment (VHT) Center located in Gabtali, Dhaka, to make the export of agricultural products easier and faster. He informed that quarantine office activities will begin there from tomorrow.

3 weeks ago

Country

National Rural Development Day observed in Pabna with rallies, discussion meetings, and various programs

The National Rural Development Day was celebrated in Pabna through a colorful rally, a discussion meeting, and distribution of loan checks and tree saplings among small entrepreneurs and farmers.

3 weeks ago

Country

পাবনায় দুরারোগ্য রোগী ও দুস্থ পরিবারের মাঝে সাড়ে ৪৪ লাখ টাকার অনুদান বিতরণ

জাতীয় সমাজকল্যাণ পরিষদের উদ্যোগে পাবনায় ক্যান্সার, কিডনি জটিলতাসহ ছয় ধরনের দুরারোগ্য রোগে আক্রান্ত রোগী এবং অসচ্ছল পরিবারের মাঝে আর্থিক অনুদানের চেক বিতরণ করা হয়েছে। এ কর্মসূচির আওতায় মোট ৪৪ লাখ ৫০ হাজার টাকার অনুদান প্রদান করা হয়।

3 weeks ago

Country