Youth ready to shape national policy: Tarique Rahman

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Saturday said Bangladesh’s youth are fully prepared to take part in national policymaking, stressing the need to create more space and opportunities for them ...

DSE slips, CSE gains as trading week opens

Bangladesh stock market began the week on a mixed note on Sunday, with the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) sliding in early trade while the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) posted gains.During ...

No level playing field yet for polls, alleges Nahid Islam

Jamaat alliance candidate for Dhaka-11 and convener of the National Citizen Party (NCP) Nahid Islam on Sunday alleged that a level playing field has yet to be ensured for the ...

GP cleared for 700 MHz spectrum in landmark first-ever low-band allocation

Grameenphone has received formal confirmation of its eligibility to acquire the 700 MHz spectrum, marking the first-ever allocation of low-band frequency to a mobile operator in Bangladesh, according to a ...

HC issues contempt rule against CEC for ignoring court order

The High Court on Sunday issued a rule asking why contempt proceedings should not be initiated against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin for failing to comply with a ...

Extortion Worse Than Begging: Jamaat Ameer

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer of Dr Shafiqur Rahman has stated that no one will be allowed to engage in extortion if the party comes to power.He made the remarks on Sunday (25 ...

Court bars disconnection of utility services to under-construction buildings for six months

The High Court has issued a six-month injunction restraining the authorities concerned from disconnecting electricity, gas and water connections to under-construction buildings in Dhaka.The order came in response to a ...

Alex Honnold Conquers Taipei 101 in Daring Ropeless Ascent

American rock climber Alex Honnold thrilled spectators on Sunday by scaling the iconic Taipei 101 skyscraper without ropes or protective equipment, in a feat that has both captivated and concerned ...

Costly mega projects like Padma Bridge, Karnaphuli Tunnel hurt market stability: Adviser Bashir

Costly mega projects undertaken during the Awami League government including the Padma Bridge, Padma Rail Bridge, Karnaphuli Tunnel and Payra Port have had adverse impacts on the market, contributing to ...

Market stable, prices likely to ease further in Ramadan: Adviser Bashir

Bangladesh’s market remains stable with no supply crunch, and prices of essential commodities are expected to decline further during Ramadan, Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin said on Sunday.Speaking to journalists ...