Khalilur Rahman’s inclusion in BNP cabinet questions election neutrality: Nahid Islam

National Citizen Party Convener Nahid Islam on Tuesday alleged that National Security Adviser Khalilur Rahman’s induction as Foreign Minister in the newly elected BNP government has called into question the ...

PM Tarique to begin office at secretariat Wednesday

Newly sworn-in Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will begin his official duties at the Secretariat on Wednesday, a day after taking oath as Bangladesh’s 11th prime minister.According to Cabinet Division sources ...

Saudi Arabia, UAE to start Ramadan Wednesday; others Thursday

The holy month of Ramadan will begin on Wednesday in several Middle Eastern countries, including Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, following the sighting of the crescent moon on ...

Bangladesh’s reserves rise to $34.54bn, stand at $29.86bn under BPM6

Bangladesh’s foreign exchange reserves have increased further to $34.54 billion, though the amount stands at $29.86 billion when calculated under the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) BPM6 methodology.Executive Director and Spokesperson ...

Editors to unite against any attack on newspapers: Matiur Rahman

Editor of Bangla daily Prothom Alo Matiur Rahman on Wednesday vowed that the country’s newspaper community would stand united against any attack on any media outlet.“If any newspaper comes under ...

Bangladesh gold price drops Tk 3,266 per bhori; 22-carat set at Tk 255,558

Gold prices in Bangladesh have declined again, with the rate of 22-carat gold reduced by Tk 3,266 per bhori to Tk 255,558, the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (Bajus) announced on Wednesday.In ...

Bangladesh capital market to gain momentum under new finance minister: DBA

The country’s capital market is expected to become more dynamic under the leadership of newly appointed Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury, the DSE Brokers Association of Bangladesh ...

Govt to move for deferring LDC graduation, says Commerce Minister

The newly elected BNP government will take necessary steps to defer Bangladesh’s graduation from the Least Developed Country (LDC) status, Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir said on Wednesday.“We will take ...

Stocks extend losing streak as DSE indices fall for third straight day

Stocks extended their downward trend for the third consecutive session at the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) on Wednesday, with all major indices closing lower amid a decline in turnover and ...

Moon sighted in Bangladesh; Ramadan begins Thursday

The crescent moon marking the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan was sighted in the skies of Bangladesh on Wednesday, officials said.As the moon was seen on the last ...