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Arafat, his Mauritian counterpart for strategic action to combat misinformation

Dhaka, April 27 -- State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Mohammad Ali Arafat and Mauritius Information Technology, Communication and Innovation Minister Deepak Balgobin at a meeting, emphasi... Read More


Bangladesh, Thailand agree to commence negotiations on FTA this year

Dhaka, April 26 -- Bangladesh and Thailand have agreed to commence negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) by the year 2024. The two countries signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) on the issue follow... Read More


Bangladesh, China to conduct joint military exercise in early May

Dhaka, April 26 -- Chinese People's Liberation Army will dispatch a contingent to Bangladesh in early May to participate in the first joint military exercise between the two countries. This joint tra... Read More


Strengthen security at all police stations: Police Headquarters

Dhaka, April 26 -- The Police Headquarters has issued a set of instructions to strengthen security at all police stations and establishments across the country, including Dhaka city. It also asked fo... Read More


Islami Bank's Noakhali zone holds employee conference

Dhaka, April 26 -- Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC's on Friday organised an employee conference for its Noakhali zone. The programme was held at Magic Paradise Park in Cumilla, says a media statement. Moh... Read More


Fire breaks out at cotton warehouse in Gazipur

Dhaka, April 25 -- A fire ripped through a cotton warehouse in Gazipur, burning cotton, jute and other machinery. The incident occurred around 11:30pm on Wednesday in the Telipara area, according to ... Read More


'Golden Monir' acquitted in arms case

Dhaka, April 25 -- A court in Dhaka on Thursday acquitted Md Monir Hossain, also known as 'Golden Monir', in a case filed over alleged possession of illegal arms. In its judgment, the Dhaka Metropoli... Read More


Delegation from China visits BCCCI to discuss trade, investment scopes in Bangladesh

Dhaka, April 25 -- A 17-member delegation of Anhui Provincial People's Congress from China led by Mr Wei Xiaoming, vice chairman of the Anhui Provincial People's Congress visited Bangladesh China Cham... Read More


Bangladesh blocking over $323m foreign airlines' revenues, says IATA

Dhaka, April 25 -- The amount of foreign airlines' revenues stuck in Bangladesh now stands at $323 million, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The IATA on Wednesday call... Read More


Poultry farmers, traders fear losses as chickens die, eggs rot in extreme heat

Dhaka, April 25 -- Poultry farmer Harunur Rashid started raising 10,000 chickens as he was expecting huge sales during and after Eid-ul-Fitr. A rise in prices also gave him hope of a good profit this ... Read More