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Net sales of NSCs recorded a steep decline amid shrinking household incomes

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- Net sales of National Savings Certificates (NSCs)have dropped sharply by 63 per cent in first two months (July-August) of the current financial year of 2025-26 reflecting the combine... Read More


BPC fuel oil sales rise slightly in last FY padma oil leads market

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) reported a modest increase in fuel oil sales in FY 2024-25, with its six subsidiaries selling over 6.83 million tons, up from 6.76 million tons... Read More


July Charter signing: Emphasis must be given on its execution

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- The 'July National Charter 2025' was signed on Friday after lengthy discussions and negotiations between the interim government and the Consensus Commission with political parties. ... Read More


Afghan, Pakistani delegations in Doha for crisis talks

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- Afghan and Pakistani delegations arrived in the Qatari capital, Doha, on Saturday, hoping to defuse the deadliest crisis between them in several years after more than a week of fight... Read More


Bangladesh beat West Indies

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- Leg-spinner Rishad Hossain registered a maiden six-wicket haul to help Bangladesh clinch a crushing 74-run victory over West Indies in the first ODI and take 1-0 lead in the three-ma... Read More


Nat'l election schedule to be announced in early Dec: CEC

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin has reaffirmed that the schedule for the 13th national election will be announced in the first half of December. Speaking to reporters af... Read More


Rizwana calls for transparency in Teesta mega project

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan has urged the government to conduct a thorough feasibility study and ensure meaningful community participation before moving forward with the ... Read More


Bangladesh cricket enters a new era with launch of 'Test Twenty'

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- Cricket is set for its boldest transformation yet with the introduction of Test Twenty, a groundbreaking 80-over format that blends the tactical depth of Test cricket with the fast-p... Read More


BD's hope of Asian Cup final round crumbles

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- Bangladesh's hope of playing the Asian Cup final round crumbled after they suffered a massive 5-0 goal defeat to upper-ranked Chinese Taipei in their ultimate do-or-die match of the ... Read More


Afghanistan withdraws from Pakistan tri-series

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- Afghanistan have withdrawn from next month's tri-nation cricket series involving Pakistan and Sri Lanka following the killing of three Afghan cricketers in an attack, the Afghanistan... Read More