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Houthis claim cluster missile attack on Israel's Ben Gurion airport

Dhaka, April 5 -- Yemen's Houthi military spokesman, Yahya Saree, has claimed responsibility for a strike on Israel's Ben Gurion airport in Jaffa, saying drones and cluster munitions were used. Provi... Read More


Rain, thundershowers likely in eight divisions

Dhaka, April 5 -- Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind and lightning flashes in parts of the country in 24 hou... Read More


Man killed as DNCC garbage truck hits motorcycle

Dhaka, April 4 -- A man was killed as a Dhaka North City Corporation garbage truck hit his motorbike in the Banasree area of Dhaka on Saturday. The deceased was identified as Delwar Hossain, son of A... Read More


Pricier chicken, oil, veggies put a strain on commoners

Dhaka, April 4 -- Prices of loose edible oil, chicken, and vegetables marked a further rise last week, causing more hardship for common people. Prices of the Sonali and Pakistani chicken varieties ro... Read More


Unsettled insurance claims hit Tk 72.49b

Dhaka, April 4 -- Unsettled insurance claims have swelled to a staggering Tk 72.49 billion, highlighting deep-rooted inefficiencies in claim settlement and intensifying pressure on Bangladesh's insura... Read More


Tk 39.65b project planned to strengthen UPS

Dhaka, April 4 -- The Finance Division of the Ministry of Finance is set to roll out a Tk 39.65-billion project to strengthen the Universal Pension System (UPS), with around 76.92 per cent of the fund... Read More


One more ship with 27,300 tonnes of diesel arrives at Ctg port

Dhaka, April 4 -- One more vessel carrying 27,300 tonnes of diesel from Singapore berthed at Chittagong Port on Friday. Sources said the 'MT Yuan Jing He' arrived at the Chittagong port from Singapor... Read More


Fuel supply crunch hits coastal fishing

Dhaka, April 4 -- A fuel supply crunch is crippling marine fishing across Bangladesh's coastal belt, leaving hundreds of boats idle and pushing up fish prices in local markets, industry insiders said.... Read More


FY25 current account balance up 98pc

Dhaka, April 4 -- Bangladesh's current account balance improved sharply in the 2024-25 fiscal year, supported by strong remittance inflows and export growth, although a persistent trade deficit contin... Read More


PM mourns deaths in Keraniganj fire, orders probe, support for victims

Dhaka, April 4 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman expressed deep shock and sorrow over the casualties in a fire that broke out at a tin-shed factory producing gas lighters in Keraniganj today (Saturday)... Read More