Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Location

Seven shops gutted in Kaptai fire

Dhaka, June 30 -- At least seven shops were gutted in a fire near Bangladesh Sweden Polytechnic Institute (BSPI) area in Kaptai upazila of the district this afternoon. The fire broke out at 12.30 pm ... Read More


NSU hosts grand inauguration ceremony of 'Social Business Academia Dialogue,' launches three centres

Dhaka, June 30 -- North South University (NSU), in collaboration with the Yunus Centre, hosts a day-long program and inauguration ceremony for the Social Business Academia Dialogue and the three zero ... Read More


Garment worker 'tortured' to death in Gazipur, factory shut

Dhaka, June 30 -- A 19-year-old garment worker has allegedly been tortured to death inside a factory in Gazipur's Konabari area after being accused of theft, sparking protests and prompting the author... Read More


Is using AI a smart move or a shortcut?

Dhaka, June 30 -- A long time ago-at least according to Plato-a conversation between a god and a king still echoes today. In his Phaedrus, Plato tells the story of Theuth, the Egyptian god of inventio... Read More


Online GD service to be launched in Dhaka, Mymensingh Tuesday

Dhaka, June 30 -- Bangladesh Police's digital service initiative is set to expand on Tuesday, as residents under all police stations in the Dhaka and Mymensingh ranges will be able to file all types o... Read More


InterContinental Dhaka introduces Electric Vehicle charging facility

Dhaka, June 30 -- InterContinental Dhaka, the iconic luxury hotel under the IHG umbrella, has become the first hotel in the capital to introduce Electric Vehicle (EV) charging facilities, taking a sig... Read More


60,513 hajj pilgrims return home

Dhaka, June 30 -- A total of 60,513 Bangladeshi pilgrims returned home after performing the holy Hajj since June 10, as three airlines, including Bangladesh Biman, were engaged to fly them back home. ... Read More


Chittagong Port operations back in full swing as custom officials return to work

Dhaka, June 30 -- Chittagong Port has returned to full operations after two days, as customs officials and employees have resumed work. As a result, import and export activities at the country's main ... Read More


Trade through Benapole resumes as NBR shutdown ends

Dhaka, June 30 -- Export-import operations and cargo handling at the country's largest land port, Benapole Land Port, resumed in full swing from Monday morning after the NBR Reform Unity Council withd... Read More


Jean Pesme takes charge as World Bank's new director for Bangladesh, Bhutan

Dhaka, June 30 -- Jean Pesme assumed office on Monday as the new World Bank Division Director for Bangladesh and Bhutan. Pesme brings extensive development experience to the role, with a proven track... Read More