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Rain, thundershowers likely in parts of country

Dhaka, March 10 -- Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) on Tuesday forecast rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind at one or two places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh, Dh... Read More


Germany pulls embassy staff out of Iraq

Dhaka, March 10 -- Germany has temporarily pulled staff from its embassy in Baghdad out of Iraq because of heightened security risks amid the conflict in the Middle East, a foreign ministry spokespers... Read More


5,000 tonnes of diesel coming from India via pipeline

Dhaka, March 10 -- Amid the ongoing global disruptions due to the Iran war in the Middle East, 5,000 tonnes of diesel are coming to Bangladesh from India through a pipeline. According to Bangladesh P... Read More


Jamuna Bank celebrates International Women's Day with awareness sessions

Dhaka, March 10 -- Jamuna Bank PLC celebrated International Women's Day at its head office on March 8 with due enthusiasm, according to a media statement Tuesday. The theme of this year's observance ... Read More


PM opens Family Card programme

Dhaka, March 10 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has inaugurated the government's landmark 'Family Card' programme by distributing cards among beneficiaries at a ceremony in the capital. The premier ... Read More


Fire breaks out at commercial building in Mirpur 2

Dhaka, March 10 -- A fire broke out on the third floor of an 11-storey commercial building, LA Plaza, in the capital's Mirpur 2 area on Monday. However, it was brought under control, and no casualties... Read More


Chicken prices rise to year-high at Tk 230-240 a kg

Dhaka, March 10 -- Prices of chicken increased further on Monday, with broiler selling at Tk 230-240 per kg. The prices rose by about Tk 20 per kg in a day and Tk 40-50 in a week. According to the Tr... Read More


DU suspends classes, exams until Eid holidays

Dhaka, March 10 -- All classes and examinations at the Dhaka University (DU) have been suspended from Monday (March 9) until the Eid holidays (March 28) in accordance with the directive of the Ministr... Read More


EPB to keep Textile Division open on Mar 17, 18, 19

Dhaka, March 10 -- The Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) has decided to keep its Textile Division open during Eid-ul-Fitr holidays to ensure uninterrupted services for the apparel sector. In response to ... Read More


SBL, LightCastle team up to boost startup ecosystem

Dhaka, March 10 -- Startup Bangladesh Limited (SBL), a state-owned venture capital company under the ICT Division, and LightCastle Partners, a management consulting firm, have joined hands to strength... Read More