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Govt declares Bogura city corporation

Dhaka, May 15 -- Fulfilling a long-standing demand of local residents, the government has officially declared Bogura a city corporation, marking a major administrative upgrade for one of the country's... Read More


Govt approves medical college in Thakurgaon

Dhaka, May 15 -- The government has approved the establishment of a public medical college in the northern district of Thakurgaon. The health ministry's Medical Education and Family Welfare Division ... Read More


Gold prices cut by Tk 2,215 per bhori

Dhaka, May 15 -- The price of gold in the local market has been reduced, with the rate of 22-carat gold - considered the best quality - lowered by Tk 2,215 per bhori (11.664 grams). Following the adju... Read More


Transport workers in Sylhet to go on indefinite strike from May 19

Dhaka, May 15 -- Transport workers in the Sylhet Division have announced an indefinite work stoppage from 6:00 am on May 19, demanding the withdrawal of what they described as false cases filed agains... Read More


Strategic perspectives on the Teknaf-Tentulia growth corridor

Dhaka, May 15 -- It is intriguing that major global lenders view infrastructure investment as a powerful pathway to accelerate Bangladesh's economic prosperity. Large-scale financing for transport, en... Read More


Deregulation of economy, liberalising trade figure Prominently

Dhaka, May 15 -- A roadmap on deregulation of the economy and liberalisation of trade and investment forms focal policy features in the national budget the new government prepares to present in parlia... Read More


Dhaka Bank expands network with 118th Branch at Gulshan Avenue

Dhaka, May 15 -- Dhaka Bank PLC has inaugurated its new 118th Branch, "Gulshan Avenue Branch," through an exclusive ceremony held at Hena Suvastu Skyline Avenue, Gulshan, Dhaka, according to a press r... Read More


Remittance inflow grows 37.5pc in 13 days of May

Dhaka, May 14 -- The country's remittance inflow registered a strong year-on-year growth of 37.5 percent, reaching $1,743 million in the first 13 days of May, according to the latest data released by ... Read More


BGB steps up patrols across 198km Kurigram frontier to stop infiltration

Dhaka, May 14 -- Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has tightened its vigil along the nearly 198-km stretch of the frontier in Kurigram to prevent drug smuggling, trafficking, and illegal infiltration. Th... Read More


'At most 30pc' of primary students attained expected skills: Bobby Hajjaj

Dhaka, May 14 -- State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj has expressed disappointment over the learning gap among primary school students. He believes that, at most, 30 percent of ... Read More