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DoE director and his wife die in city, raising concerns

Dhaka, Feb. 22 -- An official of the Department of Environment (DoE) and his wife have died due to sudden illness in the city, police said. But the reasons have remained unclear. Police said they nee... Read More


Bangladesh-Australia working group meeting under TIFA by May in Canberra

Dhaka, Feb. 22 -- Foreign Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Thursday sought Australia's support in keeping the Rohingya issue alive globally with a view to the ultimate repatriation of the forcibly displace... Read More


1 more dengue patient dies; 16 hospitalised in 24hrs

Dhaka, Feb. 22 -- One more death was reported from dengue in 24 hours till Thursday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 17 this year. During the... Read More


Finance Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali

Dhaka, Feb. 22 -- Finance Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali on Thursday said that the economy is quite under pressure in terms of interest payment of debt, but the situation is not that severe. Due to... Read More


Economy under pressure for debt interest payment, but it's not severe: Finance Minister

Dhaka, Feb. 22 -- Finance Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali on Thursday said that the economy is quite under pressure in terms of interest payment of debt, but the situation is not that severe. Due to... Read More


Walton bags 'Gold Trophy' in DITF-24

Dhaka, Feb. 22 -- giant Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC. has received 'Gold Trophy' as the first prize of the best stall in the electronics product category at the just-ended month-long 28th Dhaka Inter... Read More


Bangladesh is progressing with spirit of sacrifices: PM

Dhaka, Feb. 22 -- Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said Bangladesh is making progress as the country is run following the spirit of great sacrifices taught by the martyrs of the Language Movem... Read More


Language Martyrs' Day, International Mother Language Day observed in Italy's Milan

Dhaka, Feb. 22 -- The Consulate General of Bangladesh in Italy's Milan observed the Language Martyrs' Day and the International Mother Language Day on Wednesday with utmost solemnity. The day's event... Read More


Fire breaks out in Gazipur jhut warehouse

Gazipur, Feb. 22 -- A fire broke out in a jhut (used clothing) warehouse in a residential area of Gazipur on Thursday afternoon. Five units of the Fire Service are working to control the blaze, confi... Read More


Govt's plan to hike electricity, fuel prices 'anti-people', 'cruel': BNP

Dhaka, Feb. 22 -- BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Thursday slammed the government for its plan to increase the prices of electricity and fuel in March, labeling it as 'anti-peo... Read More