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Gold price increased by Tk 1,050 per bhori

Dhaka, July 22 -- The price of gold has been increased by Tk 1,050 per bhori (11.664 grams) in Bangladesh, for 22-carat gold. From now, gold of 22-carat will cost Tk 171,601 per bhori, 21-carat Tk 16... Read More


Calm returns to Secretariat area as students finally leave after day of drama

Dhaka, July 22 -- The situation around the Secretariat returned to normal Tuesday evening, after hours of tense standoff and repeated clashes between protesting students and law enforcement personnel.... Read More


Extreme heat threatens lives, livelihoods of workers in Bangladesh: Report

Dhaka, July 22 -- Extreme heat driven by the human-induced climate emergency is endangering the lives and livelihoods of urban workers in Bangladesh, Climate Rights International said in a new 172-pag... Read More


Bangladesh received $1.70 billion in remittances in 21 days of July

Dhaka, July 22 -- Bangladeshi expatriates have sent inward US$1.7 billion in remittances in the first 21 days of July, the first month of the new fiscal 2025-26. Arif Hossain Khan, Executive Director... Read More


Day of Mourning being observed nationwide over BAF fighter aircraft crash in Uttara

Dhaka, July 22 -- The country is observing the 'National Mourning Day' today (Tuesday) over the tragic crash of a Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) fighter aircraft in Diabari area of Dhaka on Monday, leavin... Read More


'Unbearable Tragedy': Stars share trauma, grief after Milestone School plane crash

Dhaka, July 22 -- In the aftermath of the devastating plane crash at Milestone School and College in Uttara on Monday, which claimed the lives of several children and left many injured, prominent cele... Read More


NBR chairman emphasises boosting revenue collection, enhancing efficiency

Dhaka, July 22 -- National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Md Abdur Rahman Khan on Tuesday underscored the need for boosting revenue collection and enhancing operational efficiency across customs acti... Read More


CA Prof Yunus holding meeting with political parties

Dhaka, July 22 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus started a meeting with key leaders of the country's major political parties on Tuesday. The meeting started at 9pm at the State Guest House Jamuna,... Read More


CA's meeting with major political parties stresses proactive role in maintaining law and order

Dhaka, July 22 -- Key leaders of the country's major political parties met with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday night, urging the government to take a more proactive role in maintain... Read More


Milestone tragedy: Death toll rises to 27, 78 injured receiving treatment

Dhaka, July 22 -- The death toll from the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) training jet crash at Milestone School and College in Uttara has risen to 27, with 78 others still receiving treatment at various h... Read More