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Soybean oil crunch persists, chicken gets pricier

Bangladesh, Oct. 24 -- Bottled soybean oil remained scarce in retail shops while chicken prices continue to rise in the kitchen markets of the capital, raising concerns of the consumers.Read Economics... Read More


Domestic gold prices slide for third time in 10 days

Bangladesh, Oct. 24 -- Domestic gold prices have tumbled for the third time in a span of ten days, mirroring an ongoing downward spiral in the international commodities market. The Bangladesh Jewelle... Read More


Winter likely set in first week of November

Bangladesh, Oct. 23 -- The winter may begin to set in across Bangladesh, including the capital Dhaka, in the first week of November. A hint of winter is in the air in northern Bangladesh, with temper... Read More


BAJUS cuts gold prices again as global market slides

Bangladesh, Oct. 23 -- Gold prices have fallen for the third time in 10 days, with the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) cutting the price of 22-carat gold by Tk 2,158 to Tk 224,182 a Bhori. T... Read More


2 children among 4 of a family burnt in fire at Gazipur house

Bangladesh, Oct. 23 -- Four members of a family, including two children, have suffered burns in a fire at a house in Gazipur's Sadar Upazila.Find Family Lawyer The injured were taken to the National ... Read More


Metro rail to install archway, luggage scanners for security

Bangladesh, Oct. 23 -- Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) has decided to install archway, metal detectors and luggage scanners to strengthen security at metro rail stations and ensure the safe... Read More


Shops, shopping malls to close at 8pm

Bangladesh, Oct. 23 -- The government has decided not to extend the special consideration that allowed keeping shopping malls, markets and shops in Dhaka open until 10 pm for Durga Puja.Unlock Discoun... Read More


Sports best way to save youths from drugs: President

Bangladesh, Oct. 23 -- President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday said that sports are the best way to protect the younger generation from drug addiction, mobile phone addiction and frustration.G... Read More


Madrasa torched over 'rape attempt' on student

Bangladesh, Oct. 23 -- A group of agitated locals has set fire to and vandalised a residential madrasa in Pabna Sadar Upazila after allegations that a rape attempt was made on a student. Police have d... Read More


Opratim murder: Charges pressed against four, including two teenagers

Bangladesh, Oct. 23 -- Police have pressed charges against four people, including two teenage boys, in connection with the murder of Ishiat Shahriar Opratim, 13, son of Comilla University teacher Dr N... Read More