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Jab management failure behind measles outbreak

Dhaka, April 20 -- Health experts opined that a broader management failure in the immunisation system is behind the sudden measles outbreak in the recent times. They also said a large number of the p... Read More


Arrest of S Alam, recovery of siphoned funds demanded

Dhaka, April 20 -- A group of people claiming themselves as customers of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC on Sunday demanded the immediate arrest of controversial businessman S Alam and the recovery of fund... Read More


Over 600 garment factories to get fuel cards

Dhaka, April 20 -- More than 600 garment factories are set to receive fuel cards to collect required quantities of diesel from the nearest designated filling stations to keep operations running. In t... Read More


FBCCI must be representative, effective and non-political body: Muqtadir

Dhaka, April 20 -- The government wants to turn the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI), the apex business body, into a democratic and non-partisan organisation to suppo... Read More


Power, fuel crisis pushing mobile networks to tipping point

Dhaka, April 20 -- Bangladesh's ongoing power and fuel crisis is pushing the country's mobile network infrastructure towards a critical tipping point, with industry estimates suggesting that up to 60-... Read More


IMF lending terms outwit negotiators, stir rethink

Dhaka, April 20 -- Finance authorities are set to seek the Prime Minister's guidance as to how far the government can go in complying with the International Monetary Fund conditions to secure hard-ter... Read More


Stocks open on dismal note as investors remain cautious after fuel price hike

Dhaka, April 20 -- Stocks opened on a dismal note on Monday, as investors remained cautious about the market's momentum following the recent adjustment in domestic fuel prices, alongside persistent un... Read More


Higher education at the crossroads

Dhaka, April 20 -- This is an era-defining period we are experiencing. There is no doubt that there are rapid advancements in fields such as artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, large data sets, an... Read More


Govt moves to recover funds siphoned from 'quick rental' power projects

Dhaka, April 20 -- The government has initiated efforts to repatriate funds allegedly siphoned abroad during the previous Awami League regime through controversial "quick rental" power projects. Powe... Read More


'Rationalise corporate tax in upcoming budget'

Dhaka, April 20 -- Corporate leaders on Sunday called for a rationalisation of corporate tax, saying that the businesses are grappling with high-cost environments stemming from both domestic and exter... Read More