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NBR staff continue work abstention for day 3

Dhaka, May 17 -- Officers and employees of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) continued their work abstention on Saturday. The protest programme called by the NBR Reform Unity Council, a platform re... Read More


Hilsa returns to Chandpur markets after ban

Dhaka, May 17 -- After a two-month ban that kept nets dry and hopes high, the beloved hilsa has returned to Chandpur's markets, rekindling excitement among fishermen and food lovers alike. The renewe... Read More


Rain likely across country; temperature may drop

Dhaka, May 17 -- The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted rain at several places in seven divisions of the country, including Dhaka, in 24 hours commencing at 9:00 am on Saturday. ... Read More


Two youths stabbed to death in Mohammadpur, Hazaribagh

Dhaka, May 17 -- Two people, including a university student, were stabbed to death, and another was injured in attacks by miscreants in the capital's Mohammadpur and Hazaribagh areas on Friday night. ... Read More


Gold price increases, Tk 167,098 per bhori

Dhaka, May 17 -- The price of gold in Bangladesh has been increased. The rate for 22-carat gold-the highest quality-has gone up by Tk 1,364 per bhori (11.664 grams), setting the new price at Tk 167,09... Read More


Journalist Emon wins Best Content Creator Award in the Maldives

Dhaka, May 17 -- Bangladeshi journalist and content creator Emrul Kausar Emon has been awarded the Best Content Creator Award 2024 in recognition of his outstanding video productions. The award will ... Read More


Govt offices, schools open on Saturday to offset long Eid break

Dhaka, May 17 -- All government offices, educational institutions, and banks have remained open on Saturday due to an extended 10-day government holiday for this year's Eid-ul-Azha. Similarly, althou... Read More


Sylhet sees surplus of livestock against Eid demand

Dhaka, May 17 -- Sylhet is witnessing a surplus of sacrificial animals ahead of this year's Eid-ul-Azha, with supply outstripping the local demand, officials said. According to the Department of Live... Read More


Your only mandate is to hold a general election: Salahuddin Ahmed to Yunus

Dhaka, May 17 -- BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed warned Dr Yunus, urging him to uphold his promise of holding a free and fair election by December. Addressing the head of the interim g... Read More


No bar to socially acceptable Awami League supporters joining BNP: Amir Khasru

Dhaka, May 17 -- BNP Standing Committee Member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury has said that individuals who may support the Awami League but are not directly affiliated with it can be granted BNP member... Read More