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Women's unemployment rate decreases

Dhaka, May 17 -- The number of unemployed individuals in the country continues to rise amidst the economic crisis and soaring inflation, leading to the closure of numerous factories, offices, and educ... Read More


RISING LIGHTNING STRIKES: Kills 1958 in nine years

Dhaka, May 16 -- A shadow of danger hangs over Bangladesh as the ever-present threat of lightning strikes continues. As the grip of climate change tightens, coupled with deforestation and an expandin... Read More


8,000 pilgrims yet to get visa

Dhaka, May 14 -- In a fervent exodus towards Saudi Arabia, over 17,141 Bangladeshi pilgrims have embarked on their journey to partake in the sacred rituals of Hajj this year, facilitated by 43 flights... Read More


AMBITIOUS OUTER RING ROAD PROJECT: Promising solution to traffic jam amid ballooning cost

Dhaka, May 11 -- The Dhaka Transport Coordination Authority (DTCA) has embarked on an ambitious endeavor to construct the Dhaka Outer Ring Road, a visionary solution aimed at alleviating the relentles... Read More


Expansion of tech edn faces land acquisition hurdles

Dhaka, May 10 -- Despite the government's ambitious plan to establish polytechnic institutions in 23 new districts to bolster technical education nationwide, the project is mired in challenges, primar... Read More


Global interest grows over offshore exploration

Dhaka, May 9 -- At least seven international companies have bought tenders to participate in oil and gas exploration in the country's sea. The information was revealed to the reporters by State Minis... Read More


TIB analysis of affidavits on last 5 years reveals: UZ chairmen beat MPs in wealth

Dhaka, May 7 -- The tide of wealth within the echelons of governance has swelled, with Upazila Parishad chairmen witnessing a remarkable surge in their moveable or liquid assets, surpassing even the n... Read More


Hajj visa application deadline ends, govt hopes extension

Dhaka, April 30 -- Bangladeshi Hajj agencies find themselves in a challenging situation as they struggle to submit visa applications for over 60 percent of their registered pilgrims, with the deadline... Read More


Economic crisis, war taper job mkt abroad

Dhaka, April 29 -- The labour market for Bangladeshi workers abroad is shrinking due to the global economic crisis, instability in the Middle East due to the Gaza war and the Ukraine war, the shrinkin... Read More


Uncertainty looms to get Hajj visa: 80pc yet to apply for visa as time ends April 29

Dhaka, April 26 -- Around 80 per cent of Bangladeshi pilgrims intending to perform Hajj this year have yet to apply for a visa, with the application period slated to end on April 29. Concerns have be... Read More