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MV Banglar Joyjatra now sails to Ras Al Khair

Dhaka, April 2 -- Amid the war in the Middle East, the vessel MV Banglar Joyjatra has set sail from the outer anchorage of Sharjah port in the United Arab Emirates towards Ras Al Khair port in Saudi A... Read More


SaRa Lifestyle unveils vibrant collection ahead of Pohela Boishakh

Dhaka, April 2 -- SaRa Lifestyle has launched its Boishakhi Collection 2026, featuring a range of festive clothing for men, women and children ahead of Pohela Boishakh. The new collection has been de... Read More


Hybrid schooling plan exposes deep inequality as many lack devices for online classes

Dhaka, April 2 -- Key Takeaways Widening educational inequality: Educators and experts warn that the proposed shift to hybrid schooling risks deepening the "digital divide", as millions of students f... Read More


Shafiqur leads opposition walkout, warns of street protests over referendum reform

Dhaka, April 2 -- Opposition Leader Shafiqur Rahman has warned that there is "no option but protest" over what he described as the government's disregard for the referendum outcome. The opposition st... Read More


'Fake' order on three-day work week is being spread, says Bangladesh government

Dhaka, April 2 -- The Ministry of Public Administration says an order circulating on social media that claims government offices are shifting to a three-day work week to save on power and energy is "c... Read More


Flydubai resumes flight operations on Chattogram-Dubai route after 18-month hiatus

Dhaka, April 2 -- International airline flydubai has resumed flight operations on the Chattogram-Dubai route after a break of more than 18 months, despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The... Read More


ICT responds to letter from law firm 'representing Sheikh Hasina'

Dhaka, April 2 -- The International Crimes Tribunal's prosecution claims to have only learnt about the alleged letter from a British law firm on behalf of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina through m... Read More


Bangladesh Bank to scrutinise large corporate loans before approval to curb defaults

Dhaka, April 2 -- Bangladesh Bank plans to scrutinise large corporate loans before they are approved by commercial banks., Governor Mostaqur Rahman has said. He shared the idea during a meeting with ... Read More


Businesses decide on 8pm closure for shops, shopping malls across Bangladesh

Dhaka, April 2 -- Bangladesh shop owners have decided to close all stores, retail outlets and shopping malls by 8pm to help the government save electricity and fuel amid an international energy shorta... Read More


Bangladeshi expatriate killed by debris from intercepted drone in UAE

Dhaka, April 1 -- A Bangladeshi expatriate has been killed by falling debris after the UAE intercepted a drone in Fujairah, reports Dubai-based daily Khaleej Times. The UAE's air defence intercepted ... Read More