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Bangladesh Bank dismisses reports of private bank MD's appointment as Deputy Governor

, March 20 -- Bangladesh Bank on Thursday categorically dismissed reports circulating in a section of the media regarding an apparent decision to appoint a successful private sector bank's Managing Di... Read More


Gold prices plunge Tk 15,338 per bhori in Bangladesh within 24 hours

, March 19 -- Gold price in Bangladesh dropped sharply on Thursday, losing Tk 15,338 per bhori in 24 hours, as the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) announced two consecutive price cuts on the ... Read More


Man killed, several hurt as storm lashes two villages in Chuadanga

, March 19 -- A storm wreaked havoc on two villages in Alamdanga upazila of Chuadanga district on Wednesday night, leaving an elderly man dead and causing widespread damages. The deceased was identif... Read More


Unfinished Chandpur launch terminal adds to Eid travel woes

, March 19 -- Homebound passengers using the Chandpur launch terminal are facing severe suffering ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, as construction of the much-anticipated modern terminal remains incomplete even ... Read More


Banks, insurers, stock markets enter week-long Eid-ul-Fitr holiday

, March 19 -- Banks, insurance companies, and stock markets across the country have entered a seven-day holiday to observe Eid-ul-Fitr and will open on March 24. The government's decision to declare ... Read More


State Minister Rajib supervises Sadarghat for smooth Eid journey

Dhaka, March 19 -- State Minister for Shipping Md. Rajib Ahsan stayed at the Sadarghat Launch Terminal in the capital throughout Thursday to ensure a safe, comfortable, and smooth journey for passenge... Read More


Finance Minister greets citizens on occasion of Eid ul Fitr

Dhaka, March 19 -- Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has extended his heartfelt greetings to people from all walks of life across the country on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. In a message ... Read More


Bangladesh Army condoles passing of UN negotiator who advocated for peace in South Sudan

, March 19 -- Bangladesh Army on Thursday expressed its deepest condolences on the passing of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) of UNMISS Nicholas Haysom. Nicholas Haysom was... Read More


Dhaka wears a deserted look amid Eid exodus

Dhaka, March 19 -- A rare calm has descended on the usually bustling capital as millions of residents left Dhaka to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr with their families. The once-crowded streets, known for rele... Read More


Bangladesh to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr on Saturday

Dhaka, March 19 -- ul-Fitr, the biggest religious festival for Muslims, on Saturday, as the Shawwal crescent moon was not sighted in the country's sky. The decision was taken at a meeting of the Nati... Read More