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Gold posts massive Tk 7,640 single-day hike in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- Gold prices in Bangladesh surged by Tk 7,640 per bhori in a single day as the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) revised rates twice on Saturday, setting the price of 22-carat ... Read More


Footpaths to be cleared in an orderly way through dialogue after eid: Rabiul Alam

Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- Footpaths in the city will be freed from illegal occupation in a planned and orderly manner through dialogue with city authorities, traders and hawkers after Eid-ul-Fitr, said Road T... Read More


NASA postpones crewed lunar landing to 2028

Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- NASA on Friday announced adjustments to its Artemis lunar exploration program, adding a mission ahead of its planned crewed moon landing and postponing the landing to 2028 from 2027.... Read More


'Such wars benefit no one,' says Bangladesh FM on Pakistan-Afghanistan clash

Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- Bangladesh has not issued a formal statement on the conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan, but is trying to persuade both sides as a friendly state, according to Foreign Minister... Read More


Man dies in AC explosion in Old Dhaka

Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- A man succumbed to burn injuries following an air conditioner explosion at a house in Narinda, Old Dhaka. The deceased, Mohammad Selim (33), passed away around 10:40 pm on Friday at... Read More


Eid sales yet to gain momentum in capital

Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- Eid sales in different shopping malls in the capital are yet to gain momentum as the majority of buyers are remaining tight-fisted at the month-end amid inflationary pressure, accord... Read More


BB to phase out 14-day repo from May 3

Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- The existing repo facilities are being squeezed further as the Bangladesh Bank (BB) is set to phase out its 14-day liquidity window in a move to make banks manage funds more efficien... Read More


Cybersecurity bulwark to be built under aided project

Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- A security bulwark is being built around Bangladesh's burgeoning digital activity under a Tk 6.7-billion project to ensure cybersecurity against threats, hacks and heists, officials ... Read More


EBL to support Footsteps to establish specialized libraries for children with special needs

Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has announced a strategic partnership with Footsteps Bangladesh under its flagship project "Project Britto", to establish specialized libraries for children wi... Read More


Monir Sikder of Barishal wins motorcycle on cash remittance

Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- Monir Sikder, a client of the Muladi branch in Barishal won the fifth motorcycle in the Cash Remittance Festival by receiving remittance through Ria Money Transfer at Islami Bank Ban... Read More