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Trump keeps Iran strike decision unclear as tensions escalate

Dhaka, June 19 -- President Donald Trump would not say Wednesday whether he has decided to order a US strike on Iran, a move that Tehran warned anew would be greeted with stiff retaliation if it happe... Read More


2 DB men shot during anti-drug operation in Paltan

Dhaka, June 19 -- Two members of the Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) sustained bullet injuries early Thursday after suspected drug dealers opened fire during an anti-narcotics... Read More


Proposed budget 'disappointing in many ways': Debapriya

Dhaka, June 18 -- Eminent economist Dr Debapriya Bhattacharya on Wednesday described the proposed budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year as "in many ways, a budget of disappointment." "This (budget) has ... Read More


Air chief inaugurates air dense radar in Bogura

Dhaka, June 18 -- The inauguration ceremony of the newly installed GM 403M Air Defense Radar at Bogura Radar Unit of Bangladesh Air Force was held on Wednesday. Chief of Air Staff of Bangladesh Air F... Read More


Garment exports to non-traditional markets mark 6.79pc increase in July-May

Dhaka, June 18 -- Bangladesh's garment industry is seeing promising shifts in its export landscape, with a notable surge in shipments to non-traditional markets. Data released by the Export Promotion... Read More


Consensus Commission resumes talks with parties; Jamaat joins second day

Dhaka, June 18 -- The National Consensus Commission resumed its Wednesday's session under the second phase of dialogue with the country's political parties, with Jamaat-e-Islami joining the discussion... Read More


BSF pushes 20 more into Bangladesh through Chapainawabganj border

Chapainawabganj, June 18 -- The Indian Border Security Force (BSF) pushed 20 more people into Bangladesh through the Chapainawabganj border early Wednesday. This brings the total number of people pus... Read More


Missiles fired from Iran says Israeli army

Dhaka, June 18 -- The Israeli army has confirmed that missiles were fired from Iran, prompting its defence systems to intercept the incoming threats around 10:30pm (Bangladesh time) on Wednesday. Acc... Read More


ICAB refutes ICMAB's claims on audit profession, alleges misinformation

Dhaka, June 18 -- The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) has issued a strong condemnation and refutation of what it calls "misleading information" spread by the Institute of Cost ... Read More


Keep ecosystems unharmed in implementing dev projects: Prof Yunus

Dhaka, June 18 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday emphasised the imperative of safeguarding natural ecosystems during the execution of development projects. During a meeting held ... Read More