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Two workers killed as lift cable snaps at Sitakunda factory

, April 13 -- Two workers were killed when a cable of a lift snapped at GPH Ispat, an iron rod manufacturing factory in Sitakunda upazila of Chattogram on Sunday, police said. The deceased were ident... Read More


'Except Israel' to be reinstated on Bangladeshi passport

, April 13 -- The government has instructed the authorities concerned to reinstate the "except Israel" clause on Bangladeshi passport, reversing a 2021 decision that had removed the words. Security S... Read More


Govt prioritises timely and effective implementation of dev projects

, April 13 -- The government strongly wants the timely and effective implementation of development projects to ensure optimal use of public procurement expenditure, currently estimated at around USD 3... Read More


Islamic Foundation sets 1:30pm for Jumma prayers in country's all mosques

, April 13 -- The Islamic Foundation has urged the authorities concerned to hold the Jumma (Friday) prayers at the same time in all mosques across the country. In a press release on Sunday the Islami... Read More


'Bhasani Janashakti Party' launched to build prosperous Bangladesh

Dhaka, April 13 -- 'Bhasani Janashakti Party', a new political party, was launched by the Bhasani Anushari Parishad on Sunday, aiming to build a prosperous and just Bangladesh. The announcement was m... Read More


Gas prices for new industries, captive power plants raised by 33 percent

, April 13 -- The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has raised the gas prices for new industries and captive power plants by 33 percent, effective from April 13 (Sunday). According to th... Read More


Charge-sheet in Asiya rape and murder case ready: Law Adviser

, April 13 -- Police have prepared the charge-sheet in the rape and murder case of Magura's Asiya, said Law Adviser Asif Nazrul on Sunday. "The charge-sheet is currently under review by the office of... Read More


Train derailment cuts Dhaka's railink with the north

, April 13 -- Rail communication of Dhaka with the northern parts of the country remained suspended on Sunday afternoon as four wheels of a coach of a train derailed on Dhaka-Tangail rail route in Sal... Read More


Bangladesh's gross Forex reserves reach $26.15 billion

, April 13 -- Bangladesh's gross foreign exchange reserves have reached $26.15 billion, according to the latest data from Bangladesh Bank. The gross reserve, which reflects the total stock of foreign... Read More


Bangladesh's gross Forex reserves reach $26.38 billion

, April 13 -- Bangladesh's gross foreign exchange reserves have reached $26.38 billion, according to the latest data from Bangladesh Bank. The gross reserve, which reflects the total stock of foreign... Read More