Dhaka, Feb. 16 -- Prof ASM Abdul Haseeb, a professor at the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), has been appointed as the first vice-chancellor of the newly-formed Dhaka Centra... Read More
Dhaka, Feb. 16 -- Trading hours for banks and the stock market have been reduced during Ramadan, with banking cut by an hour and stock market trading shortened by half an hour. In a notice, Banglades... Read More
Dhaka, Feb. 16 -- A Dhaka court has discharged Transcom Group CEO Simeen Rahman and her mother Shahnaz Rahman along with four others from a case involving the alleged embezzlement of shares through fo... Read More
Dhaka, Feb. 16 -- At least 37 houses are being prepared in areas including Dhaka's Minto Road and Hare Road -known locally as the "Montri Para" or ministers' neighbourhood-for the new government's min... Read More
Dhaka, Feb. 16 -- The National Citizen Party (NCP) is signing the July National Charter, with a party delegation headed to the State Guest House Jamuna, the official residence of the chief advisor, on... Read More
Dhaka, Feb. 16 -- The BNP, which won an absolute majority in the recent general election, has called a parliamentary party meeting on Tuesday. BNP National Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed ... Read More
Dhaka, Feb. 16 -- As preparations are under way for the swearing in of a new government, Nasimul Ghani - the senior secretary of home affairs - has been appointed as the new cabinet secretary. Accord... Read More
Dhaka, Feb. 15 -- The housing ministry has drawn up plans for a "world-class" residence for the new prime minister, but for now the arrangement remains provisional. Once sworn in as prime minister on... Read More
Dhaka, Feb. 15 -- Dhaka stocks have risen sharply, extending gains from last week after the BNP secured a landslide victory in the Feb 12 general election. The Dhaka Stock Exchange's (DSE) benchmark ... Read More
Dhaka, Feb. 15 -- A few days remain before the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. As that time edges closer, the hustle and bustle at markets selling dates - one of the staples of many Iftar tables - has ... Read More