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Editors' Council, Noab demand restoration of journalists' access to Bangladesh Bank

Dhaka, April 30 -- The Editors' Council and Newspaper Owners' Association of Bangladesh (Noab) on Tuesday demanded resumption of unhindered entry for journalists to Bangladesh Bank at the earliest. T... Read More


Over 2000 MW loadshedding already on Tuesday as heatwave proves unrelenting

, April 30 -- Although the extent of loadshedding was lower compared with the previous day on Monday, the country was reeling from over 2000 MW of shortage in electricity generation on Tuesday. The d... Read More


WEF in Riyadh: Salman F Rahman bats for knowledge transfer, sharing in advanced tech

Riyadh, April 30 -- Prime Minister's Private Industry and Investment Adviser Salman F Rahman on Tuesday laid emphasis on worldwide sharing of technological capabilities to ensure benefits for the enti... Read More


Fed Cup Football: Dhaka Abahani reach semifinal eliminating Fortis FC by 3-1 goals

Dhaka, April 30 -- Dhaka Abahani Ltd reached the semifinal of the Bashundhara Federation Cup Football Tournament' 2023-24 eliminating Fortis Football Club Ltd by 3-1 goal in the 4th and last quarterfi... Read More


Law minister non-commital on increasing penalty for employers violating workers' rights

Dhaka, April 30 -- Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Anisul Huq said that if employers violate workers' rights, the penalty could be increased to Tk25,000 according to the law. Initiall... Read More


Delay in Rohingya repatriation threatens regional security: Principal Secretary tells foreign diplomats

, April 30 -- Prime Minister's Principal Secretary Md Tofazzel Hossain Miah on Tuesday told the foreign diplomats stationed in Dhaka that the delay in Rohingya repatriation would pose a threat to regi... Read More


FBCCI urges govt policy to facilitate backward linkage industries

Dhaka, April 30 -- The Federation of Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI), the apex trade body representing the business community, is urging the government to enhance facilities for ba... Read More


Jashore records year's highest temperature at 43.8 degrees Celsius

Dhaka, April 30 -- The year's highest temperature was recorded at 43.8 degrees Celsius in Jashore on Tuesday as mild to very sever heat wave is sweeping the country. Dr Md Abul Kalam Mallik, a meteor... Read More


43.8degC: Jashore records its highest temperature in 52 years, countrywide season high

Dhaka, April 30 -- Heat records continue to fall amid the mild to very severe heatwave sweeping across the country, with Jashore recording its highest temperature in 52 years on Tuesday, at 43.8 degre... Read More


Fishermen set to resume Hilsa fishing as 2-month ban ends Tuesday midnight

Dhaka, April 30 -- Fishermen are set to resume Hilsa fishing from Tuesday midnight as a two-month ban on catching, selling and transportation of the national fish will end today. With a view to boost... Read More