Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Location

Myanmar to verify 550,000 Rohingyas

Dhaka, April 9 -- In a potentially significant development toward resolving the prolonged Rohingya refugee crisis, Myanmar has agreed to begin verifying the identities of over half a million Rohingyas... Read More


Inflation edges up to 9.35pc in March

Dhaka, April 9 -- The inflation rate in Bangladesh saw a marginal uptick in March, driven primarily by an increase in non-food prices in urban areas, according to the latest data from the Bangladesh B... Read More


Bangladesh holds world-changing ideas: Dr Yunus

Dhaka, April 9 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday urged the global investors to come up with their business in Bangladesh to change the world, saying Bangladesh possesses groundbre... Read More


SSC, equivalent exam begins Thursday

Dhaka, April 9 -- The Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent exams for 2025 are scheduled to commence across the country on Thursday. This year, a total of 1,490,142 candidates are expecte... Read More


ADB projects 3.9pc GDP growth for BD in FY2024-25

Dhaka, April 9 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday forecasted a 3.9 per cent GDP growth for Bangladesh in the current fiscal year (FY 2024-25), citing subdued domestic demand amid persist... Read More


BNP seeks meeting with CA over election confusion

Dhaka, April 9 -- The BNP has sought a meeting with Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus in an effort to clear up confusion surrounding the upcoming national election. "We have sought time to meet the chi... Read More


Kihak Sung adorned with honorary citizenship of Bangladesh

Dhaka, April 9 -- Kihak Sung - chairman of Youngone Corporation and a pioneer in Bangladesh's readymade garments (RMG) and textile sectors - was awarded honorary citizenship of Bangladesh on Wednesday... Read More


BNP delegation to meet CA on April 16

Dhaka, April 9 -- A BNP delegation is scheduled to meet Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on April 16, following the party's request for a discussion regarding the upcoming national election and refor... Read More


Tanzid smashes ton as Legends of Rupganj cruise to 10-wkt victory

Dhaka, April 8 -- Legends of Rupganj made quick work of Partex Sporting Club, bundling them out for just 129 runs in 34.4 overs and chasing down the target in only 18.3 overs. Tanzid Hasan Tamim was ... Read More


Messi on target but Miami held by lowly Toronto

Dhaka, April 8 -- Lionel Messi was on target but an out-of-sorts Inter Miami were held to a 1-1 draw by strugglers Toronto FC in Major League Soccer (MLS) on Sunday. Toronto, winless this season, wer... Read More