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Metro rail to remain shut on Eid day

Dhaka, March 29 -- Dhaka Mass Transit Company Ltd. (DMTCL) has said metro rail services will remain shut on the day of the Eid-ul-Fitr. The company gave the information on their verified Facebook pag... Read More


Team EBL set for Mera Peak expedition in Nepal

Dhaka, March 29 -- A five-member team from Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) is set for an expedition to Nepalese mountain Mera Peak under the bank's initiative 'Beyond Limits: EBL Conquering Mera Peak'. Accord... Read More


Eid congregation at Kishoreganj's Sholakia to be held at 10am

Dhaka, March 29 -- The largest Eid-ul-Fitr congregation in Bangladesh is set to take place at the historic Sholakia Eidgah field in Kishoreganj at 10:00 am on the day of Eid. This marks the 198th edi... Read More


Joint forces arrest another 280 suspects amid crackdown

Dhaka, March 28 -- Law-enforcing agencies arrested another 280 people with suspected links to criminal activities in a bid to keep a leash on crimes amid the degrading state of law and order. In a st... Read More


Earthquake felt in parts of country, including Dhaka

Dhaka, March 28 -- Tremors were felt in various parts of the country, including Dhaka and Chattogram, on Friday. The earthquake was experienced around 12:25 pm which lasted only a few seconds, as per... Read More


42 injured as bus flips over in Banani

Dhaka, March 28 -- At least 42 people suffered injuries after a bus tipped over in front of the Army Stadium in the capital's Banani area. The incident occurred when the driver of the Gazipur-bound b... Read More


12 illegal lead battery factories shut down in Konapara, Aminbazar

Dhaka, March 28 -- In drives against illegal lead battery production the Department of Environment (DoE) has shut down 12 factories operating in the capital's Konapara and Aminbazar area. These facto... Read More


41pc capacity underutilised even after 3yrs

Dhaka, March 28 -- Even after three years since its construction at a cost of Tk 33.71 billion, more than 41 per cent of the total capacity of the Dasherkandi Sewage Treatment Plant - Bangladesh's fir... Read More


Four state-owned banks to remain open on limited scale today

Dhaka, March 28 -- Four state-owned banks will remain open on a limited scale on Friday to facilitate the withdrawal of salaries and allowances for MPO-enlisted teachers and staff ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr... Read More


CA Yunus meets Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing

Dhaka, March 28 -- Chief Advisor Prof Muhammad Yunus has held a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, seeking Beijing's support in establishing peace, prosperity and stability for both nations. ... Read More