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Chittagong port tariffs increased by up to 50 per cent

Chattogram, Sept. 16 -- The Chittagong Port Authority has increased tariffs for the first time in 39 years by up to 50 per cent. The new tariffs came into effect in the early hours of Tuesday. Busin... Read More


Hilsa export to India begins; 1,200mt approved for Durga Puja

, Sept. 16 -- Bangladesh on Tuesday began exporting hilsa to India, with the government authorising 37 local companies to ship a total of 1,200 metric tonnes ahead of Durga Puja. The Ministry of Comm... Read More


ACC team launches drive at Sports Directorate

Dhaka, Sept. 16 -- Corruption Commission (ACC) on Tuesday conducted a drive at the Directorate of Sports under the Ministry of Youth and Sports following allegations of irregularities and embezzlement... Read More


Pakistani actress Hania Aamir coming to Dhaka at Sunsilk's invitation

Dhaka, Sept. 16 -- Popular Pakistani actress Hania Aamir is set to visit Bangladesh for the first time at the invitation of Sunsilk Bangladesh. The actress, widely admired across South Asia for her p... Read More


Youth's hanging body recovered at Dhaka's Kadamtali

Dhaka, Sept. 16 -- The hanging body of a youth was recovered from a flat in Mohammadbagh area under Kadamtali police station in the capital early Tuesday. The deceased was identified as Mohammad Fais... Read More


ACCGP cancels tender for Single Point Mooring project's operations contractor

Dhaka, Sept. 16 -- The Advisers Council Committee on Government Purchase (ACCGP) on Tuesday cancelled the tender for appointing an Operations and Maintenance (O&M) contractor for the Single Point Moor... Read More


Finance Adviser denies 'special advantage' in fertiliser imports

Dhaka, Sept. 16 -- Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Tuesday dismissed allegations that a particular company got special advantage in fertiliser imports and said the matter falls under the purvie... Read More


Stocks extend gains; turnover drops in Dhaka, rises in Chattogram

Dhaka, Sept. 16 -- Dhaka and Chattogram stock markets witnessed a rise in key indices for the second straight session on Tuesday, though the turnover fell in Dhaka while gaining momentum in the port c... Read More


Derailment halts train movement on Rangpur-Lalmonirhat-Bogura route

Dhaka, Sept. 16 -- Train communication on Rangpur-Lalmonirhat-Bogura route remained suspended since Tuesday afternoon following the derailment of six bogies of a train near Pirgachha Railway outer sig... Read More


Asian Tourism Fair begins in Dhaka on Sept 18

Dhaka, Sept. 16 -- The 12th Asian Tourism Fair 2025 will kick off in Dhaka on Thursday. This fair will be held from September 18-20 at the International Convention City Bashundhara in Dhaka. A press... Read More