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Vitamin A campaign resumes after 14 months

Dhaka, June 24 -- A nationwide Vitamin A campaign is set to begin on June 28, aiming to provide the life-saving supplement to more than 23.50 million children aged between six and 59 months after a ga... Read More


Apex Spinning shuts Gazipur factory indefinitely

Dhaka, June 24 -- Apex Spinning and Knitting Mills Limited has declared an indefinite shutdown of its factory in Gazipur amid ongoing labour agitation demanding service benefits. The capital market-l... Read More


American new immigrant visa policy may enhance the mutual relationship

Dhaka, June 24 -- Bangladesh maintains a robust and multifaceted relationship with the United States of America (USA), encompassing diplomatic, economic, cultural and numerous other dimensions. The c... Read More


Institution heads to face legal action if cheating found in HSC exams: Education minister

Dhaka, June 24 -- Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Haque Milon on Wednesday said students found cheating in the upcoming HSC and equivalent examinations would face legal action, while institution heads ... Read More


Surge in high-powered money weakens inflation combat

Dhaka, June 24 -- After a downturn, inflation-fueling high-powered money has surged again, largely negating the effect of a contractionary policy pursued by the regulator to stem price rises. The mon... Read More


Australia signs AUD16m agreement with UNICEF to support Rohingya and host communities

Dhaka, June 24 -- The Australian High Commissioner, Susan Ryle and UNICEF Bangladesh Representative, Rana Flowers signed a new AUD16 million (BDT137 crore) agreement with UNICEF in the presence of the... Read More


BD to hire int'l firms to recover defaulted loan assets stashed abroad

Dhaka, June 24 -- The government has initiated a process to engage international legal firms to help recover money linked to defaulted loans created through irregularities and corruption in the bankin... Read More


Bangladeshi student found dead in Cyprus forest; One held

Dhaka, June 23 -- A Bangladeshi student who went to Cyprus for higher studies was found dead in a forest there, claimed his family. The victim, Shahriar Ahmed, also known as Emon, 22, hailed from Loc... Read More


Sylhet DC leaves for Dhaka after withdrawal order takes effect

Dhaka, June 23 -- Sylhet Deputy Commissioner (DC) Md Sarwar Alam left for Dhaka on Tuesday after the government's withdrawal order took effect. He departed from Sylhet Osmani International Airport in... Read More


Climate finance, adaptation, Loss and Damage Fund urgent

Dhaka, June 23 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has made an international appeal to prioritise three cardinal issues like operationalising the Loss and Damage Fund, making climate finance more accessi... Read More