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Stock markets in Bangladesh reopen with decline after Eid holidays

Dhaka, June 15 -- Trading on Bangladesh's stock markets resumed on a downward trend on Saturday, following a 10-day closure for Eid-ul-Azha, with both the Dhaka and Chattogram bourses witnessing a fal... Read More


Stronger bilateral ties to benefit both Dhaka, Moscow: Russian Ambassador

Dhaka, June 15 -- Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Bangladesh Alexander Khozin on Sunday said he is confident that stronger ties with Bangladesh will benefit both Moscow and Dhaka. "This coope... Read More


Bangladesh's remittance growth almost 25 percent in outgoingfiscal

Dhaka, June 15 -- Bangladesh received US $1.15 billion remittance in the first 14 days of June 2025, a slowdown of 30.1 percent year-on-year. Despite this slide, Bangladesh's remittance earnings grew... Read More


Son stabbed to death allegedly by father in Hazaribagh

Dhaka, June 15 -- A young man was stabbed to death allegedly by his father following a family dispute in the capital's Hazaribagh area on Saturday night. The deceased was identified as Rahabul Islam ... Read More


7 killed in Israel in Iran's attacks

Dhaka, June 15 -- At eight Israelis were killed as Iran has launched missile strikes on multiple locations across Israel, including the major cities of Haifa and Tel Aviv, according to medics and medi... Read More


2 dead, 32 injured as bridge collapses at Indian tourist spot

Dhaka, June 15 -- At least two people died and 32 others were injured after an iron bridge over a river collapsed on Sunday at a popular tourist destination in India's western Maharashtra state, the s... Read More


Man killed in Sylhet road accident

Sylhet, June 15 -- A motorcyclist was killed and another seriously injured in a collision between a motorcycle and a battery-run auto-rickshaw in Sylhet's Gowainghat upazila on Sunday afternoon. The ... Read More


Accused in drugs case flee during court appearance, only to be arrested again 3hrs later

, June 15 -- Two accused in a drug case, who escaped from the Shariatpur District and Sessions Judge Court premises on Sunday, were arrested again three hours after they fled. The arrestees were iden... Read More


Full automation needed for NBR to implement simpler tax refund process

Dhaka, June 15 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) is contemplating whether to introduce an automatic system for refunding excess taxes realised from taxpayers. "We are thinking to send back the r... Read More


Classified loans now at Tk4.2 lakh crore, almost a quarter of disbursed loans

, June 15 -- Bangladesh's banking sector continues to be in ailing health, as new figures reveal a significant jump in classified loans, painting a challenging picture for the sector and the economy. ... Read More