Dhaka, Saturday, Aug 29, 2026
The Trump administration has developed a set of additional sanctions it could deploy against key sectors of Russia’s economy if President Vladimir Putin continues to delay ending the war in Ukraine, U...
-1761398832.webp "Louvre Moves Crown Jewels to Bank of France After $102 Million Heist")
Following a daring daytime robbery last week, the Louvre Museum has transferred some of its most valuable jewels to the Bank of France, French radio RTL reported on Friday.The transfer, carried out un...
The average daily turnover of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) fell 18 percent over the week, even as all major indices posted modest gains, according to the exchange’s weekly review.The report shows th...
Veteran Indian actor Satish Shah, renowned for his memorable roles in Sarabhai vs Sarabhai, Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro, and Main Hoon Na, passed away on Friday at the age of 74.Shah died at around 2:30 pm at...
Information Adviser Mahfuj Alam has said that although many people have refrained from engaging in conflict out of respect for Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus, there remains a sort of eagerness for co...
The manufacturing sector contributes 56 percent to Dhaka district’s economy, outweighing the service sector’s 44 percent share, according to a new study conducted by the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and...
The Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) has announced plans to introduce a quarterly Economic Position Index (EPI) to assess Bangladesh’s overall economic activities on a regular basis.DCCI...
-1761387361.webp "BB Ready to Support Private Sector with Policy Reforms, Easier Loans: Directors")
Bangladesh Bank is ready to extend all possible support — from policy reforms to easier loan access — to strengthen the country’s private sector, said Nawshad Mustafa, Director of the central bank’s S...
The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro, accusing him of failing to curb cocaine smuggling into the country — a move that sharply escalates tensions between...
Retired officials from 25 BCS cadres have demanded equal treatment and financial benefits similar to those enjoyed by the administration cadre, along with the immediate implementation of key recommend...
-1761380904.webp "Fakhrul urges all parties to join polls to strengthen democracy")
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday urged all political parties to participate in the upcoming national election to move the country’s democratic process forward, setting asi...
Bangladesh has officially begun importing wheat from the United States for the first time under a government-to-government (G2G) agreement, marking a new chapter in bilateral agricultural cooperation....
Foreign experts have been invited to investigate the recent fire incident at the cargo village of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, said Adviser to the Ministry of Home Affairs Lt Gen (retd) Md...
One person was killed and at least 50 others were injured in a clash between two groups over establishing dominance in Brahmanbaria’s Sadar upazila on Saturday morning.The deceased was identified as M...
Thailand’s Queen Mother Sirikit, revered for her lifelong efforts to uplift the rural poor, preserve traditional crafts and protect the environment, passed away on Friday at the age of 93.The Royal Ho...
-1761370146.webp "NCP seeks legal clarity before signing July Charter")
Although the National Citizen Party (NCP) has been actively participating in discussions of the National Consensus Commission, it has yet to sign the July Charter. Party insiders say the NCP is holdin...
A fire that broke out at a six-storey building in Mirpur’s Kalshi area was brought under control after nearly two hours of relentless efforts by seven units of the Fire Service and Civil Defence.Deput...
U.S. President Donald Trump is set to test his deal-making prowess during a five-day trip to Asia next week, visiting Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea, amid uncertainties over a highly anticipated mee...
-1761326385.webp "Fire breaks out at community centre in Mirpur’s Kalshi")
A massive fire broke out at a community centre in the capital’s Mirpur-12 Kalshi area on Friday night, spreading panic among locals.The blaze erupted around 10:30pm at the sixth floor of Bibah Bari Co...
The Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Corporation (BIWTC)’s century-old paddle steamer PS Mahsud will be recommissioned on the Dhaka-Barishal river route from 15 November, said M Sakhawat Hossain, adv...