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FY26 budget to bring policy support to revive stock mkt

Dhaka, May 24 -- The government is preparing a series of policy and tax reforms in the upcoming FY2025-26 national budget aimed at revitalising Bangladesh's capital market and restoring investor confi... Read More


BNP factional clash leaves 10 hurt in Meherpur

Dhaka, May 24 -- A bitter clash between two rival factions of the BNP atMeherpur on Friday left at least 10 people injured, escalating tensions ahead of the party's local organizational reshuffling.Th... Read More


We are in midst of challenges: Salehuddin

Dhaka, May 24 -- Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed on Thursday said that he is facing a wide range of challenges beyond the scope of his ministry. "Many criticize us and call us useless," he said, add... Read More


RAB arrests 5 for killing CNG driver in Pallabi

Dhaka, May 24 -- The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has arrested five members of a gang, including the ringleader, responsible for the murder of a CNG-run auto-rickshaw driver and the hijacking of his v... Read More


Rice prices drop slightly; veggies, soybean oil costlier

Dhaka, May 24 -- While rice prices have declined slightly in the past week, prices of certain vegetables and loose soybean oil have continued to rise in the city markets. The prices of other essentia... Read More


Let's Win the World Cup First- Kukah Dismisses Call for African Papacy

Nigeria, May 24 -- The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto, Matthew Kukah, has slammed the notion of a politically driven papal election, declaring that the Pope is chosen by divine inspiration not entitlement ... Read More


New Cancer Centres to Open in Nigeria by May 29

Nigeria, May 24 -- The Federal Government of Nigeria will open three new cancer centres on May 29, 2025, marking the first phase of a plan to establish ten cancer treatment facilities across the count... Read More


After All The Money Spent -Nigerians React To Shutdown Of PH Refinery

Nigeria, May 24 -- Mixed reactions have trailed the announcement that the Port Harcourt Refinery will be shut down once again, just months after it was declared operational. The Nigerian National Pet... Read More


MAN CHARGED FOLLOWING CARPARK DISPUTE

Belconnen, ACT, May 24 -- ACT Policing issued the following media release: A 34-year-old man will face court today after allegedly strangling another man following a carpark dispute in Belconnen last... Read More


Interim govt pledges to act with public support against disruptive efforts

Dhaka, May 24 -- The interim government has vowed to take necessary actions in consultation with the people if any attempts are made to obstruct its duties or disrupt the country's normal functioning.... Read More