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NEC approves Tk 2.30 lakh crore ADP for FY26

Dhaka, May 19 -- In a significant fiscal move, the National Economic Council (NEC) on Sunday approved a Tk 2,30,000 crore Annual Development Programme (ADP) for the upcoming fiscal year 2025-26, drawi... Read More


48-hr ultimatum for BSEC boss resignation

Dhaka, May 19 -- Investors have given a 48-hour deadline for the resignation of Khondoker Rashed Maqsood, Chairman of the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC), blaming him for the prol... Read More


Adviser Khalilur trashes BNP's foreign citizenship claim

Dhaka, May 19 -- National Security Adviser Dr Khalilur Rahman on Sunday said he remains prepared to exercise his rights as a Bangladeshi citizen to the fullest extent. "I remain prepared to exercise ... Read More


Independent board to run Nagad

Dhaka, May 19 -- The interim government will form a new independent board to operate mobile financial service provider Nagad, Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed said yesterday. The decision came from a... Read More


National Charter soon Ali Riaz

Dhaka, May 19 -- Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has urged the introduction of legal provisions to allow for the dismissal and prosecution of election commissioners for misconduct, even after their retirem... Read More


Lux Superstar returns after seven-year hiatus

Dhaka, May 19 -- The Lux Channel i Superstar competition has long been a launching pad for some of Bangladesh's most recognised female celebrities. Notable names such as Zakia Bari Mamo, Azmeri Haque... Read More


Nusraat Faria detained at Dhaka airport

Dhaka, May 19 -- Popular film actor Nusraat Faria was detained at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport while attempting to leave the country this afternoon. She was later taken to the DB office in M... Read More


Pritom Hasan in US and Canada, Liza heading to Europe

Dhaka, May 19 -- Bangladeshi musicians are making waves globally and two popular artistes of present generation, Pritom Hasan and Sania Sultana Liza, have announced extensive international tours for 2... Read More


Shibli-Nipa to get BIFA Lifetime Achievement Award

Dhaka, May 19 -- The Bangladesh Institute of Film and Arts (BIFA) is set to honour two of the most iconic dance figures, Shamim Ara Nipa and Shibli Mohammad, with the Lifetime Achievement Award, said ... Read More


BD team become runners-up in SAFF U-19 Champ

Dhaka, May 19 -- Reigning champions Bangladesh Under-19 Football team became runners-up in the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Under-19 Championship after tasting a 3-4 goals defeat to India Un... Read More