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Protesters demand BEZA revoke approval for nicotine pouch factory

, Nov. 6 -- Protesters on Thursday urged the Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA) to immediately revoke its approval for establishing a factory to produce nicotine pouches, terming the move a gr... Read More


Stock Market Slump: DSE, CSE end week in red

, Nov. 6 -- Bangladesh's stock market extended its losing streak as both Dhaka and Chattogram bourses ended the week lower on Thursday, with major indices closing in the red. At the Dhaka Stock Excha... Read More


Investors demand resignation of Finance Adviser, BB Governor over bank merger

Dhaka, Nov. 6 -- Stock market investors under the banner of 'Bangladesh Pujibazar Oikya Parishad' on Thursday demanded the resignation of Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed and Bangladesh Bank Govern... Read More


Hindu Mohajote seeks minority security, religious neutrality in electioneering

Dhaka, Nov. 6 -- Leaders of the Bangladesh Jatiya Hindu Mohajote, an alliance of Hindu religious organisations, on Thursday submitted a seven-point demand to the Election Commission (EC). They urged ... Read More


Stay alert against fraud using names of govt officials: Police HQ

, Nov. 6 -- Police Headquarters on Thursday urged the public to remain vigilant against fraudsters impersonating government officials, usually to extort people. In a statement, Police HQ said there h... Read More


Take active role in nation building: DAG Saifur to students

Bangladesh, Nov. 6 -- Advocate Saifur Rahman, Deputy Attorney General (DAG) of Bangladesh and Jamaat-e-Islami's candidate for the parliamentary election from Chattogram-1 (Mirsarai), has called upon s... Read More


Inmate dies after falling ill at Dhaka Central Jail

Dhaka, Nov. 6 -- An inmate passed away at Dhaka Central Jail on Thursday evening, apparently after suddenly falling ill. The deceased was identified as Mamunur Rashid, 34, son of Hazi Shahidul Islam.... Read More


BRAC Microfinance earns 'CPC Gold' certification global recognition

Dhaka, Nov. 6 -- BRAC has become the only organisation in Bangladesh to receive the prestigious Client Protection Certification (CPC) Gold, in recognition of its commitment of ensuring maximum protect... Read More


Chattogram Customs seizes Tk 6.5cr illegal poppy seeds

Dhaka, Nov. 6 -- Chattogram Custom House has intercepted a massive consignment of poppy seeds worth around Tk 6.5 crore, smuggled from Pakistan under the guise of 'bird feed'. A media release on Thur... Read More


Fire breaks out at wood pile of Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant

, Nov. 6 -- A fire broke out at a wood pile within the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant in Ishwardi upazila of Pabna district on Thursday. Abul Hashem, senior station master of Rooppur Green City Fire Ser... Read More