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Hilsa production drops in Bangladesh with annual amount at 500,000 tonnes, says fisheries minister

Dhaka, April 7 -- The production of Hilsa has decreased in the country due to many reasons, Fisheries and Livestock Minister Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid Yasin has said, estimating the annual production at... Read More


NBR launches online invoice verification to speed up import clearance

Dhaka, April 7 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has moved to automate the verification of commercial invoices to prevent revenue leakage and streamline the import-export process. The NBR has in... Read More


Former captain Tamim takes helm at BCB as Bulbul bows out

Dhaka, April 7 -- A dramatic shift has shaken the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) as Tamim Iqbal formally assumed the role of board chief while outgoing president Aminul Islam Bulbul left office amid t... Read More


Former Air Force officers Kaizer Sohel, Syed Moin appointed Biman MD, his deputy

Dhaka, April 7 -- The government has appointed former Air Force officer Kaizer Sohel Ahmed as managing director and CEO of Biman Bangladesh Airlines. Syed Moin Uddin Ahmed, also an ex-officer, joins ... Read More


Former Air Force officers Kaizer Ahmed, Syed Moin appointed Biman MD, his deputy

Dhaka, April 7 -- The government has appointed former Air Force officer Kaizer Ahmed as managing director and CEO of Biman Bangladesh Airlines. Syed Moin Uddin Ahmed, also an ex-officer, joins as dep... Read More


Former speaker Shirim Sharmin's hearing sparks uproar in courtroom

Dhaka, April 7 -- A hearing for former speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury at a Dhaka court has descended into chaos, as lawyers erupted in uproar, forcing the magistrate to intervene and order journalis... Read More


Bangladeshis face higher airfare as jet fuel prices climb again

Dhaka, April 7 -- Air travel in Bangladesh is set to become more expensive again as jet fuel prices have been raised for the third time since March, piling fresh pressure on airlines and signalling li... Read More


Bangladesh eases dress code for lower court judges, lawyers amid heatwave

Dhaka, April 7 -- The dress code for judges and lawyers in Bangladesh's subordinate civil and criminal courts as well as tribunals has been relaxed until further notice amid scorching heat. The chief... Read More


Former speaker Shirin Sharmin falls on court stairs during police scuffle

Dhaka, April 7 -- Former parliament speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury has fallen on the stairs of the Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrates' Court during a chaotic scuffle while being led to the lockup. The ... Read More


PM's Advisor Zahed vows to complete measles vaccination before Eid-ul-Azha

Dhaka, April 7 -- The government has pledged to complete the nationwide measles vaccination campaign for children before Eid-ul-Azha, with a phased rollout already under way in 30 high-risk areas. On... Read More