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Shakib, BCB tight-lipped as speculation swirls over star's return for farewell Test

Dhaka, Oct. 17 -- Amid a whirlwind of speculation and divided opinion, star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan was named in the Bangladesh squad for the upcoming Test against South Africa in Mirpur. He was ... Read More


12 HC judges relieved of judicial functions

Dhaka, Oct. 17 -- A total of 12 High Court division judges of the Supreme Court have been dropped from all types of judicial functions in the face of a student protest. As such, the judges will not g... Read More


Army mobilisation to uphold peace, order during Prabarana Purnima: ISPR

Dhaka, Oct. 17 -- Buddhists across the country, including in Dhaka, Chattogram, the Chittagong Hill Tracts, Cox's Bazar, and Ramus, are peacefully celebrating their second-largest religious festival, ... Read More


Ex-MP Fazle Karim placed on 5-day remand

Dhaka, Oct. 17 -- A Chattogram court on Thursday placed former Awami League lawmaker of Raozan ABM Fazle Karim Chowdhury on five-day remand in two cases filed with city's Panchlaish and Chandgaon than... Read More


Oil edges up from two-week lows as investors await US inventory data

Dhaka, Oct. 17 -- Oil prices edged higher on Thursday from two-week lows, with investors eyeing developments in the Middle East and more details on China's stimulus plans, as well as awaiting the rele... Read More


Prices of eggs, chilies fall amid increased supply

Dhaka, Oct. 17 -- The prices of eggs and green chilies have declined on Wednesday thanks to increased supplies, traders said. Egg prices reduced by Tk 15-20, with a dozen now retailing at Tk 160-170 ... Read More


'Wished for Shakib's retirement on home soil': Adviser Asif

Dhaka, Oct. 17 -- Asif Mahmud Sojib Bhuiyan, adviser to the Ministry of Youth and Sports, on Thursday regretted the inability to accord the country's biggest cricket legend Shakib Al Hasan his farewel... Read More


177th board meeting of Meghna Bank held

Dhaka, Oct. 17 -- The 177th meeting of the Board of Directors of Meghna Bank PLC was recently held at its head office in Suvastu Imam Square, Gulshan-1, Dhaka. Mr Tanveer Ahmed, Vice Chairman of Megh... Read More


Promoting financial inclusion for tackling inequality: key priorities

Dhaka, Oct. 17 -- In the wake of the recent political regime change, Bangladesh stands at a critical juncture, requiring comprehensive reforms across various sectors to improve the functioning of the ... Read More


Govt releases Tk 4.0b export incentives

Dhaka, Oct. 17 -- The government has released cash incentives of Tk 4.0 billion against export earnings. It is the second portion under the first instalment for the current fiscal year (FY 2024-25). ... Read More