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Three-day SME fair begins

Dhaka, March 5 -- A three-day SME fair kicked off on Thursday in Dhaka with the participation of dozens of young and women entrepreneurs showcasing a wide range of innovative products and ideas. Orga... Read More


TIB calls for cancellation of BB governor appointment

Dhaka, March 5 -- Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has called for the cancellation of the appointment of the governor of Bangladesh Bank (BB) to safeguard the central bank's independence an... Read More


Govt urges energy conservation amid Middle East geopolitical tensions

Dhaka, March 5 -- The Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources (MPEMR) has issued a nationwide directive on Thursday, urging citizens, institutions, and businesses to adopt strict energy-saving... Read More


Open Mic to amplify public voices for women's and girls' rights

Dhaka, March 4 -- As part of global campaign to mark the International Women's Day, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Bangladesh listened to common people in an Open Mic event at Shahabudd... Read More


Drug-resistant fungal 'superbug' found spreading in intensive care units: icddr,b study

Dhaka, March 3 -- A hard-to-treat drug-resistant fungus known as Candida auris is spreading within intensive care units (ICUs) in Dhaka, according to a study conducted by icddr,b. The findings show t... Read More


ACC chairman, two commissioners resign

Dhaka, March 3 -- Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Chairman Dr MA and two commissioners resigned from their posts on Tuesday. The two commissioners are Brig Hafiz Ahsan Faridi and Mia Mohammad Ali Ak... Read More


Govt directs factories to clear February wages within first seven working days of March

Dhaka, March 3 -- The government on Tuesday instructed all factory owners to pay workers' wages for February within the seven working days of March and to disburse festival allowances by March 12. Fa... Read More


Govt directs factories to clear February wages within first week of March

Dhaka, March 3 -- The government on Tuesday instructed all RMG factory owners to pay workers' wages for February within the first seven working days of March and to disburse festival allowances by Mar... Read More


US assistant secretary of state Paul Kapur arrives

Dhaka, March 3 -- A senior US state department official is set to arrive in Dhaka on Tuesday for talks aimed at strengthening strategic relations between the United States and Bangladesh, diplomatic s... Read More


UK, BD pledge closer ties in 'new chapter' of relations

Dhaka, March 3 -- The United Kingdom and Bangladesh have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation, with the British high commissioner signalling London's intention to work closel... Read More