47th BCS preliminary results published: 10,644 pass

The Public Service Commission (PSC) has published the results of the 47th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) preliminary examination, with 10,644 candidates qualifying.The results were announced on Sunday night.Earlier, the PSC ...

Indices gain in early trading at DSE, CSE

Indices at Dhaka and Chattogram bourses witnessed a rise in the first hour of trading on Monday as most company shares saw price hikes.At the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the ...

No possibility of alliance with Jamaat: Hafizuddin

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has finalised candidates for half of the constituencies in the upcoming 13th parliamentary election and is set to publish the list soon before launching its ...

Meeting between CEC-British High Commissioner underway

British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke sat in a meeting with Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin on Monday at the Election Commission headquarters in Agargaon.Sources said the ...

Jewellery shops to remain closed Tuesday for Durga Puja

All jewellery outlets across the country will remain closed on Tuesday (Sept 30) on the occasion of Durga Puja, said Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) on Monday.In a statement issued at ...

Two ex-MPs Among 13 AL Leaders Arrested

Thirteen leaders and activists of the now-banned Awami League, including two former Members of Parliament, have been arrested under the Anti-Terrorism Act.According to sources at the Detective Branch (DB) of ...

India claiming Bangladesh’s GI products as its own: Industries Secretary

Industries Secretary Obaidur Rahman has said that India has registered several of Bangladesh’s traditional Geographical Indication (GI) products in its own name, creating complications for Bangladesh in the international market.Speaking ...

Effective Branding, Compliance and Marketing Key to Boosting CMSME Exports: DCCI

Effective branding, proper marketing strategies and stronger compliance support are essential for unlocking the export potential of Bangladesh’s cottage, micro, small and medium enterprises (CMSMEs), speakers said at a focus ...

DSE Rebounds as Turnover Rises; CSE Also Ends Higher

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) bounced back on Monday after the previous session’s decline, with its key index, overall turnover and prices of most listed shares closing higher.At the end ...

Bangladesh Wastes 21 Million Tonnes of Food Annually: Adviser Farida

Bangladesh wastes over 21 million tonnes of food every year at different stages from farms to consumers’ tables, said Farida Akhter, Adviser to the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock.She said ...