Family card scheme ahead of Eid: who qualifies and who doesn’t

The government is set to roll out a new “Family Card” scheme ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, targeting poor and vulnerable groups in selected regions across the country. Under the proposed programme, ...

Gold price jumps by Tk 2,216 per bhori in Bangladesh

Gold prices in Bangladesh have been raised by Tk 2,216 per bhori, with the new rate for 22-carat gold set at Tk 2,61,040, the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (Bajus) announced on ...

Stocks rally in early trade as DSE, CSE indices climb

Trading at the country’s two bourses advanced in early hours on Monday, the second working day of the week, with major indices posting notable gains amid increased investor participation.The benchmark ...

Five killed in Narail clash over local supremacy

Five people, including two fathers and their sons, were killed in a clash between two rival groups over local supremacy in Sadar upazila of Narail early Monday.The incident took place ...

PM Tarique attends armed forces office, presents rank badges to top officials

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday attended his Armed Forces Division office at Dhaka Cantonment for the first time since assuming office, marking a significant step in his official engagements ...

Bangladesh Appoints Administrators to Six City Corporations

The government has appointed administrators to six city corporations across Bangladesh, including Dhaka North and Dhaka South.The notification, signed by Joint Secretary Mahbuba Airin, was issued on Sunday by the ...

Bangladesh PM Invited for Official Visit to China

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman held a courtesy meeting with China’s Ambassador to Bangladesh, Yao Wen, at the Prime Minister’s office in the Secretariat on Monday morning.During the meeting, the Ambassador ...

Karwan Bazar traders announce Ramadan price cuts on lemon, oil, sugar, meat

Traders at the capital’s Karwan Bazar on Monday announced price reductions on several essential commodities, including lemon, edible oil, sugar and beef, ahead of Ramadan to ease consumers’ burden.The announcement ...

High interest, extortion, energy crisis ‘suicidal’ for economy: DCCI President

High bank lending rates, unstable law and order marked by extortion, energy uncertainty and lack of coordination in revenue management are proving “suicidal” for the economy, President of the Dhaka ...

Commodity prices, supply satisfactory during Ramadan: Commerce Minister

Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir on Monday said commodity prices and supply in the capital’s markets remain satisfactory during Ramadan, warning that action will be taken if any irregularities are ...