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Sanjida Khatun's 93rd birth anniv observed

Dhaka, April 5 -- The 93rd birth anniversary of legendary cultural icon and former Chhayanaut president Sanjida Khatun was commemorated through a heartfelt musical evening at the Chhayanaut Auditorium... Read More


Over 100 hand bombs exploded in Shariatpur clash

Dhaka, April 5 -- A fierce clash broke out between two rival factions in the Durbadanga area of Bilaspur Union under Jajira upazila of Shariatpur on Saturday morning, reportedly over a long-standing p... Read More


Eid holidaymakers start returning to Dhaka

Dhaka, April 5 -- Thousands of people have started returning to Dhakafrom southwestern districts via the Paturia ferry ghat in Manikganj from Saturday morning. A heavy rush of passengers was seen at ... Read More


US tariff issue: CA holds emergency meeting

Dhaka, April 5 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Saturday convened an emergency meeting with top experts, advisers, and officials, providing crucial directives on how to address the recentl... Read More


Eid exodus: 10.7mn SIM holders left Dhaka during Eid holidays

Dhaka, April 5 -- Around 10.7 million mobile users left Dhaka during the extended nine-day public holiday for Eid-ul-Fitr, which lasted from March 28 to April 3, according to official data. This info... Read More


BD climbs one step global passport strength index

Dhaka, April 5 -- Bangladesh has climbed one spot in the global passport strength index, rising from 182nd to 181st in 2025, according to a recent report by Dubai-based consultancy firm Nomad Capitali... Read More


Banks, NBFIs, stock markets to resume regular hours from Sunday

Dhaka, April 5 -- Banks, insurance companies, non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs), and stock markets across the country will reopen on Sunday, marking the end of the Eid-ul-Fitr holiday. As per t... Read More


Export-import resumes through Benapole port

Dhaka, April 5 -- Trade between Bangladesh and India through Benapole land port resumed on Saturday, ending an eight-day suspension due to the Eid-ul-Fitr holidays. With the resumption of import-expo... Read More


Trump's tariff war raising fears of global trade war

Dhaka, April 5 -- US President Donald Trump's widest-ranging tariffs to date have come into effect - a move that may trigger retaliation and escalate trade tensions, upsetting the global economy. The... Read More


No decline in BD-US export growth, assures press secy

Dhaka, April 5 -- Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam on Saturday said the current government is highly business-friendly and assured that measures would be taken to increase Bangladesh's ex... Read More