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BRAC opens applications for BRIDGE Returnship Programme

Dhaka, Jan. 11 -- BRAC has announced the start of a new application cycle for its BRIDGE Returnship Programme, an initiative supporting women who are looking to return to professional life after a car... Read More


UAE president pardons 25 convicted Bangladeshi citizens

Dhaka, Jan. 11 -- The president of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has pardoned 25 Bangladeshi citizens who were previously convicted by courts in the UAE, following a fo... Read More


Interim government to campaign for 'Yes' vote: press secretary

Dhaka, Jan. 11 -- Bangladesh will officially kick off campaigning for the upcoming general election and referendum from January 22, and the interim government will be campaigning for a "Yes" vote in t... Read More


No negative impact on Bangladesh-India trade from IPL issue: Commerce Adviser

Dhaka, Jan. 11 -- Bangladesh's Interim Government Commerce Adviser Sheikh Bashiruddin has said that the IPL-related issue has had no adverse impact on trade between Bangladesh and India, noting that b... Read More


NBR chief calls for decisive shift to full digitisation of revenue administration

Dhaka, Jan. 11 -- Chairman of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) Md Abdur Rahman Khan on Tuesday underscored the need for a decisive transition to full digitisation, saying a modern, technology-drive... Read More


Bangladeshi girl killed by gunfire from Myanmar

Dhaka, Jan. 11 -- A child has reportedly been killed in Cox's Bazar's Teknaf after being struck by gunfire coming from across the border in Myanmar. The deceased was identified as Afnan, 12, the daug... Read More


RSTP proposes 3 more metro rail corridors

Dhaka, Jan. 11 -- Development of three more metro rail corridors has been proposed in the Revised Strategic Transport Plan (RSTP), of which updating is now at the final stage. However, officials said... Read More


large-value tax payment: NBR launches bKash-enabled services

Dhaka, Jan. 11 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) is going to launch the payment of large amounts of tax through mobile financial services (MFS) to simplify tax payments by corporates. The countr... Read More


NSU confers degrees on over 3,000 graduates at 26th convocation

Dhaka, Jan. 11 -- North South University (NSU) held its 26th convocation ceremony on January 07 at its campus, awarding degrees to more than 3,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students. Professor D... Read More


Challenges and priorities for the next elected government

Dhaka, Jan. 11 -- Like millions of ordinary citizens, I am hopeful that in February 2026, our beloved motherland Bangladesh will once again witness a free, fair, and peaceful general election through ... Read More