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NCP leader served show-cause notice for calling party 'biggest mafia'

Dhaka, June 11 -- National Citizen Party (NCP) leader Jubairul Alam Manik has been served a show-cause notice after he described his party as "the biggest mafia" at an Eid-ul-Azha reunion in Chattogra... Read More


I bought my daughter only one dress in three years, says BB governor in Dubai flat controversy

Dhaka, June 11 -- Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H Mansur has confirmed that his daughter, Mehreen Sarah Mansur, owns a flat in Dubai, though he maintains that she bought the property before he took o... Read More


Bangladesh orders all hospitals to prepare COVID beds by Saturday

Dhaka, June 11 -- In light of a recent uptick in coronavirus infections, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has directed all hospitals across the country to ready their COVID-dedicated ... Read More


Government advises COVID vaccine shots for high-risk groups amid resurgence

Dhaka, June 11 -- Amid growing concerns over the fresh spread of COVID-19, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has advised certain high-risk groups to receive vaccination. These include... Read More


Private sector credit growth remains below 8% for six consecutive months

Dhaka, June 11 -- Despite a few fluctuations, private sector credit growth in Bangladesh has maintained a downward trend since the fall of the Awami League government in the wake of the July Uprising.... Read More


Private sector credit growth remains below 8% for sixth straight month

Dhaka, June 11 -- Despite some minor fluctuations, private sector credit growth in Bangladesh has maintained a downward trend since the fall of the Awami League government in the wake of the July Upri... Read More


Commonwealth secretary general meets Yunus in London

Dhaka, June 11 -- Commonwealth Secretary General Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey has met with Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus on the first day of his official visit to the United Kingdom. The meeting took plac... Read More


Yunus, Tarique likely to discuss election, reforms, July Charter during London meeting, says press secy

Dhaka, June 11 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus and BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman might discuss the ongoing political situation, election timeline, July Charter and reforms when they meet on Frida... Read More


Rabindra Kachhari Bari entry barred indefinitely after visitor assaulted

Dhaka, June 11 -- Authorities at the Kachhari Bari belonging to Rabindranath Tagore, the global icon of Bengali literature, situated in Sirajganj's Shahjadpur, have halted admissions for visitors for ... Read More


Another 3,700 Hajj pilgrims flying home on Wednesday

Dhaka, June 11 -- Another 3,778 pilgrims are returning to Bangladesh aboard 10 flights after completing their Hajj on Wednesday. Four of the flights have already reached Dhaka, according to the Minis... Read More