Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Stock Market Slump: DSEX index falls by 40 points in three days

Dhaka, Jan. 28 -- Dhaka's stock market has faced a continuous decline this week, with the DSEX index losing 40 points over three consecutive trading days. Despite a slight rise during the first hour ... Read More


Ex-railway officer Mahbubul Haque Bhuiyan dies

, Jan. 28 -- Mahbubul Haque Bhuiyan, a former officer of Bangladesh Railway and the father of The Daily Prothom Alo Special Correspondent Selim Zahid, passed away on Tuesday. He was 92. Bhuiyan, who ... Read More


No tree felling without authorities' permission: HC

, Jan. 28 -- The High Court on Tuesday ordered taking prior permission from the authorities concerned for felling trees. The HC bench of Justice Fahmida Quader and Justice Mubina Asaf passed the orde... Read More


Financial security key to dignity of journalists: Kamal Ahmed

Mymensingh, Jan. 28 -- Media Reform Commission Chairman Kamal Ahmed has emphasised that ensuring financial security for journalists is crucial to upholding their dignity. He made the observation whil... Read More


140 people die in fire incidents in 2024: FSCD

Dhaka, Jan. 28 -- Bangladesh saw 140 deaths in 26,659 fire incidents reported across the country in 2024, according to Fire Service and Civil Defence on Tuesday Some 341 people were injured in fires ... Read More


Strike: Passengers vandalise Rajshahi railway station

Rajshahi, Jan. 28 -- Passengers went on a rampage at Rajshahi railway station on Tuesday morning in protest against the strike enforced by Bangladesh Railway's running staff to press home their demand... Read More


Saudi Embassy issued over 2.2 million workers' visas in last 3 years: Ambassador

, Jan. 28 -- Saudi Ambassador to Bangladesh Essa Yousef Essa Alduhailan has said the Saudi Embassy issued more than 2.2 million workers' visas over the past three years, facilitating opportunities for... Read More


Govt to import rice, fertiliser, diesel

Dhaka, Jan. 28 -- The government will import rice, fertiliser and diesel and procure sugar and lentil from local suppliers to meet the domestic demands. Advisors' Council Committee on Government Purc... Read More


Micro Finance Institutions should work for reducing urban poverty: BB Governor

, Jan. 28 -- Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr. Ahsan H. Mansur urged the Micro Finance Institutions (MFIs) to work for alleviating urban poverty alongside their involvement in rural areas. The governor wa... Read More


No decision yet on DA for govt officials: Salehuddin

Dhaka, Jan. 28 -- The government has not yet made any decision regarding the allocation of dearness allowance (DA) for its officials and employees, said Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Tuesday.... Read More