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Ex-Army man among six held for 'kidnapping businessman'

Bangladesh, Oct. 21 -- A businessman, who was allegedly kidnapped four days ago, was rescued from Paschim Puchhari in Banshkhali upazila of Chattogram on Wednesday, while six people, including a forme... Read More


Seven more die of dengue, 1,373 hospitalised

Bangladesh, Oct. 21 -- Seven more people died of dengue and 1,373 new patients were hospitalised across the country in the 24 hours until 8:00 am on Wednesday. With the latest fatalities, the dengue ... Read More


Natore bus-truck collision: Case accuses 'dead' drivers

Bangladesh, Oct. 21 -- Police have filed a case over a head-on collision between a bus and a truck in Natore's Baraigram, which killed 12 people. Two "unidentified" drivers of the vehicles have been n... Read More


Mother, daughter killed in Chattogram road crash

Bangladesh, Oct. 21 -- A woman and her daughter were killed, and four others were injured in a road accident on the Dhaka-Chattogram highway in the Barabkunda area of Sitakunda upazila in Chattogram d... Read More


Govt plans to expand biogas plants to remote areas within 2yrs

Bangladesh, Oct. 21 -- State Minister for Youth and Sports Md. Aminul Haque on Wednesday said the government has taken an initiative to expand sustainable biogas technology to grassroots levels to eff... Read More


Bangladesh, Germany sign MoU for green construction

Bangladesh, Oct. 18 -- A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Government of Bangladesh and the Government of Germany on Sunday for the implementation of the project titled 'Eco-Bui... Read More


Shahjalal Islami Bank signs agreement with BYD

Bangladesh, Oct. 18 -- Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC and BYD signed an agreement on Sunday at the head office of CG Runner BD Limited, the authorized importer of BYD products, according to a press release... Read More


NRBC Bank holds workshop to boost agriculture, CMSME financing

Bangladesh, Oct. 18 -- NRBC Bank PLC has held a business review meeting in Bogra to expand financing for farmers and small entrepreneurs, review the progress of refinancing schemes and strengthen the ... Read More


PM announces plan for Tk 5 billion startup fund

Bangladesh, Oct. 17 -- On support for young entrepreneurs and talented youths, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has said the government is working on plans to launch a startup fund worth Tk 5 billion (Tk... Read More


Humaiun urges D-8 trade, investment, farming, visa waiver

Bangladesh, Oct. 17 -- Bangladesh on Saturday called for promoting trade and investment within the D-8, advancing contract farming and introducing visa waiver arrangements among member states to stren... Read More