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Reforms yet to touch Insurance sector

Dhaka, Feb. 14 -- Bangladesh's insurance sector is currently facing significant challenges, including widespread corruption, mismanagement, and a lack of effective regulatory oversight. Despite gover... Read More


Cops use water cannons on protesters at Shahbagh

Dhaka, Feb. 14 -- Police have dispersed protesters from city's Shahbagh intersection by charging batons and using water cannons on Thursday as they were demanding the appointment of 6,531 assistant te... Read More


UN exposes systematic human rights abuses

Dhaka, Feb. 13 -- The United Nations (UN) report on Bangladesh's July uprising has revealed that over 1,400 individuals were killed, with thousands more injured, many as a result of gunfire from secur... Read More


Plastic products key to diversify export baskets : Bashir

Dhaka, Feb. 13 -- Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin said on Wednesday the plastic products can play an important role in tapping the potentials for diversifying further the country's exportable items. ... Read More


Restore faith in public institutions by curbing corruption

Dhaka, Feb. 13 -- The recent release of Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) for 2024 paints a grim picture for Bangladesh, which has plummeted to 151st out of 180 countries... Read More


Nature welcomes spring with Pahela Falgun, Valentine's Day

Dhaka, Feb. 13 -- As the first day of spring approaches, Bangladesh is preparing for the vibrant celebration of Pahela Falgun, coinciding this year with Valentine's Day, creating a perfect blend of cu... Read More


Prantik Nawrose retires from all cricket competitions

Dhaka, Feb. 13 -- Prantik Nawrose Nabil announced on Wednesday from all sorts of cricket competitions. Bangladesh Under-19 Cricket team emerged the champions of the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2020... Read More


Nat'l round of Youth Kabaddi to begin on Saturday

Dhaka, Feb. 13 -- With an aim of building a new Bangladesh, the festival of youth 2025 is being celebrated across the country with the slogan of 'Let's change the country, change the world'. Banglade... Read More


BD Cricket squad to leave for UAE today

Dhaka, Feb. 13 -- Bangladesh National Cricket squad will leave the city for the United Arab Emirates today to take part in the ICC Champions Trophy. Bangladesh will take on India in their first Group-... Read More


NASA group chairman Nazrul Islam remanded for 10 days

Dhaka, Feb. 13 -- A court has granted a 10-day remand for Nazrul Islam Mazumder, former president of the Bangladesh Association of Banks (BAB), former chairman of EXIM Bank and chairman of NASA Group,... Read More