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Both BNP, Jamaat candidates hopeful of win in Bogura-6 by-election

Dhaka, April 9 -- Voting for the Bogura-6 (Sadar) by-election has begun. BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami candidates cast their votes in their respective areas on Thursday morning. After casting their votes, ... Read More


Gas outage grips parts of Dhaka as valve closure for leak repair disrupts supply

Dhaka, April 9 -- A gas supply disruption has hit parts of Dhaka after valves were shut to repair a major leak in an underground pipeline. The outage has affected Mohammadpur, Shyamoli, Kalyanpur, Mi... Read More


Two ships carrying octane, furnace oil arrive in port

Dhaka, April 9 -- Two ships carrying refined octane and furnace oil have arrived at Chittagong Port amid the fuel crisis in the Middle East. A ship named "MT Central Star" arrived at the port on Wedn... Read More


Bankers propose sweeping reforms to allow MFS-style agent banking nationwide

Dhaka, April 9 -- As Bangladesh prepares for a more digital financial future, banks are seeking regulatory changes to expand agent banking networks and reduce reliance on traditional brick-and-mortar ... Read More


Dhaka South City seals 100 illegal bus counters in Syedabad, clears GPO footpaths

Dhaka, April 9 -- Dhaka South City Corporation has sealed around 100 illegal bus counters in the Syedabad Bus Terminal area on the second consecutive day of an eviction drive. Authorities also cleare... Read More


Abu Sayed's family at tribunal, 6 detained suspects brought to court

Dhaka, April 9 -- The verdict in the murder case of Begum Rokeya University student Abu Sayed, one of the martyrs in the early days of the July Uprising, is to be announced soon. The family members o... Read More


After Bogura, BNP clinches Sherpur-3 in by-election sweep

Dhaka, April 9 -- BNP candidate Mahmudul Haque Rubel has secured a massive victory in the Sherpur-3 by-election, marking another win for the party following its success in the Bogura by-poll. Returni... Read More


Parliament passes five local government bills allowing administrator appointments

Dhaka, April 9 -- Parliament has passed five amendment bills for local government bodies, retaining provisions that allow the removal of elected representatives and the appointment of administrators u... Read More


Savoy unveils new Discone flavour with vanilla choco brownie, caramel

Dhaka, April 9 -- Ice cream brand Savoy has introduced a new addition to its Discone range, a vanilla choco brownie ice cream with creamy caramel. The new product combines cookies, brownies, and cara... Read More


52 collect nomination papers for reserved women's seats in parliament

Dhaka, April 9 -- On the first day after the Election Commission (EC) announced the schedule, 52 aspiring candidates have obtained nomination papers for the 50 reserved women's seats in parliament. A... Read More