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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


Father, grandmother arrested after toddler dies in Chattogram domestic row

Dhaka, April 9 -- Police have arrested the father and grandmother of a 2-year-old boy in connection with his death during a domestic dispute in Chattogram's Bakalia. The arrests were made on Thursday... Read More


Tribunal begins delivering verdict in Abu Sayed murder case

Dhaka, April 9 -- The International Crimes Tribunal has begun delivering its verdict in the crimes against humanity case over the murder of Begum Rokeya University student Abu Sayed during the 2024 Ju... Read More