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How will Bangladesh raise investment from 28% to 40% for a trillion-dollar economy by 2034?

Dhaka, June 15 -- Trillion-Dollar Tug-of-War Grand vision: The new government aims to double the economy to $1 trillion by 2034, fueled by a massive Tk 9.38 trillion budget Investment gap: Hitting t... Read More


Woman dies in bungled bungee jump off Brazil bridge: report

Dhaka, June 15 -- A 21-year-old woman has died after being thrown from a bridge without a properly secured bungee cord during an adventure activity in Brazil's Sao Paulo state, NBC News reports. Thre... Read More


Special data packs, bonus rewards, new anthem power airtel's 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign

Dhaka, June 14 -- The World Cup is not just about watching matches in front of a screen. It is pure emotion, passion, predictions, team fights, late-night watch parties, and full-on celebrations with ... Read More


'Taste of Latin' food festival at Radisson Blu Dhaka to celebrate FIFA World Cup

Dhaka, June 14 -- The Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden is holding a "Taste of Latin" food festival to showcase Brazilian and Argentinian cuisine during the FIFA World Cup. The event will run at the Wa... Read More


Bangladesh foreign exchange reserves cross $31bn after ADB disburses $1bn loan

Dhaka, June 14 -- Bangladesh's foreign exchange reserves have crossed the $31 billion mark after the Asian Development Bank (ADB) disbursed $1 billion in budget support loans. At the end of Sunday, r... Read More


Real Madrid agree €60mn deal to sign Cucurella from Chelsea: Athletic

Dhaka, June 14 -- Real Madrid have reached an agreement to sign Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella for €60 million ($69.4 million), according to The Athletic. The deal includes a €55 million... Read More


BSF detains Bangladeshi man from Chuadanga border

Dhaka, June 14 -- The Border Security Force (BSF) of India has detained a young man from the Darshana border in Damurhuda Upazila of Chuadanga, Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) says. The incident took p... Read More


No syndicate behind rising rebar prices, says CSRM MD Shahjahan

Dhaka, June 14 -- * CSRM denies any syndicate role in rebar price increases * Weak demand leaves little scope for market manipulation * Dollar volatility and high interest rates have hit steelmakers... Read More


Mother, daughter found hacked to death at home in Chattogram

Dhaka, June 14 -- A mother and her daughter have been hacked to death in their own home in Chattogram's Anwara Upazila. The incident occurred in Purba Konnara village in Paroiakora Upazila on Saturda... Read More


Bangladesh Bank dissolves Islami Bank board amid mounting customer protests

Dhaka, June 14 -- Bangladesh Bank has dissolved the board of directors of Islami Bank, bowing to mounting pressure from customer protests and concerns over the bank's management. The central bank on ... Read More