Govt offices begin phase-out of single-use plastics with Secretariat pilot

The government has launched its journey to phase out single-use plastics (SUP) from all government offices, starting with the Bangladesh Secretariat, Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan announced on Sunday.She expressed ...

Dengue Deaths Surge in Bangladesh as Nine More Die in a Day

Bangladesh continues to grapple with a severe dengue outbreak as nine more people died from the mosquito-borne disease in the 24 hours till Sunday morning, marking the second highest single-day ...

Taka Gains Against Dollar as BB Buys $454m to Stabilize Market

The Bangladeshi taka strengthened against the US dollar in August amid improved foreign exchange liquidity and a weaker greenback globally, while Bangladesh Bank (BB) intervened to maintain market stability, the ...

Stocks open week higher amid lower turnover

After a four-day holiday, both bourses of the country opened the week on a positive note Sunday, with major indices edging up though turnover declined compared to the previous session.At ...

DSE warns investors against dealings with Moshihor Securities over fraud

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) on Sunday issued a caution to investors against conducting transactions through Moshihor Securities Limited, following the suspension of the brokerage’s trading and Depository Participant (DP) ...

July Charter: Referendum Agreed, but Timing, Procedure Remain Thorny Issues

 A significant consensus was reached among political parties on Sunday, agreeing to hold a referendum on the implementation of the July National Charter 2025. This crucial development, however, is overshadowed by ...

Shahidul Alam Captures Gaza Doctors’ Bravery and Suffering Aboard Flotilla

Near Gaza, Oct 5 - Aboard the humanitarian vessel Conscience, Bangladesh’s renowned photojournalist Shahidul Alam witnessed an emotional video conference with doctors in Gaza, revealing both the courage and suffering ...

Remittance rises to USD 2.68 billion in September

The inflow of remittances through formal banking channels increased in September compared to the previous two months, with Bangladesh receiving a total of USD 2.68 billion, according to data released ...

Tareque Rahman Pledges Greener, Sustainable Bangladesh on World Habitat Day

BNP Acting Chairman Tareque Rahman has pledged to protect the country's habitat and build a greener, more sustainable Bangladesh through climate action and planned urbanisation.In a post from his verified ...

Bangladesh Whitewash Afghanistan in T20 Series

Bangladesh completed a dominant 3-0 whitewash over Afghanistan after clinching the third and final match of the three-match T20 series at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Sunday.Having already secured the ...