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FDI witnessed an upward move in Q4 FY25, driven by reinvested earnings

Dhaka, Oct. 13 -- Foreign investment in Bangladesh rose by 11 percent year-on-year to $303 million in the April-June quarter of the 2024-25 fiscal year, powered by a sharp spike in reinvested earnings... Read More


Govt plans rail link to all economic zones

Dhaka, Oct. 13 -- The government has launched a major initiative to establish direct railway connectivity with all economic zones (EZs) across Bangladesh, aiming to streamline goods transportation and... Read More


Waterlogging in Dhaka City: A case of governance failure

Dhaka, Oct. 13 -- Waterlogging in Dhaka city is a failure of the government stemming from a lack of proper urban planning, leading to the loss of water bodies and the clogging of drainage systems. Ac... Read More


We want to hold transparent polls: CEC

Dhaka, Oct. 13 -- Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) A M M Nasir Uddin has said the Election Commission wants to deliver a transparent and accountable election, not a hidden one conducted under the cov... Read More


Yunus leaves for Italy to attend WFP meeting

Dhaka, Oct. 13 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has left Dhaka for Italy to attend a global meeting of the World Food Program (WFP). He departed Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Sun... Read More


'Safe Exit' debate engulfs govt as election nears

Dhaka, Oct. 13 -- As Bangladesh edges closer to its national parliamentary elections, a single phrase - "safe exit" - has set off a storm in the country's already turbulent political climate. What be... Read More


ACC to sue Hasina in bridge toll scam

Dhaka, Oct. 13 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) is set to file a case against ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and 16 others on charges of irregularities, abuse of power, and embezzlement in... Read More


Rahmat likely to miss 3rd ODI against Bangladesh

Dhaka, Oct. 13 -- Afghanistan batter Rahmat Shah is unlikely to play third ODI against Bangladesh due to a calf injury. He sustained the injury during the second game but returned to the crease in a ... Read More


Messi brace lifts Inter

Dhaka, Oct. 13 -- Lionel Messi scored twice to spark Inter Miami to a 4-0 victory over Atlanta United, seizing the lead in Major League Soccer's scoring table in a key victory for the Florida club. T... Read More


'Laapataa Ladies' triumphs at Filmfare

Dhaka, Oct. 13 -- The most prestigious awards in Bollywood, the Filmfare Awards, are being held for the 70th time this year. The grand event of 'Filmfare Awards 2025' was held October 11 at the AKA A... Read More