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Oasis Accessories to invest $4.8 mln to establish a garment accessories factory at Mirsarai EPZ

, Sept. 8 -- Oasis Accessories (Pvt.) Ltd., a Bangladeshi company, is set to invest US$4.8 million to establish a garment accessories factory in BEPZA Economic Zone (BEPZA EZ) at Mirsarai in Chattogra... Read More


2 more die of dengue, 573 hospitalised in 24hrs

Dhaka, Sept. 8 -- Two more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till Monday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 137 this year. The recen... Read More


Army denies any role in DUCSU polls, warns against propaganda

Dhaka, Sept. 8 -- The Bangladesh Army has clarified that it has no involvement in the upcoming Dhaka University Central Students' Union (Daksu) election. Colonel Staff Md Shafiqul Islam, Director of ... Read More


Strengthening law key to achieving universal birth, death registration: Experts

Dhaka, Sept. 8 -- Although Bangladesh has made progress in birth and death registration over the past years still it lags behind global and regional standards, experts said at a workshop on Monday. T... Read More


Trade war an opportunity for Bangladesh: Economists

Dhaka, Sept. 8 -- Prominent economist and Chairman of Policy Exchange Bangladesh Masrur Riaz on Monday said the ongoing global trade war has created new opportunities for Bangladesh as American import... Read More


BNP leader urges govt to clear doubts over election

Dhaka, Sept. 8 -- BNP Chairperson's Advisory Council Member Zainul Abedin Farroque on Monday urged the interim government to play an active role in removing doubts over holding the national election i... Read More


More words than action, Salehuddin slams weak global support for climate funds

Dhaka, Sept. 8 -- Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Monday said climate change is receiving more words than action while Bangladesh is struggling to secure the funds it needs to tackle the crisis... Read More


No gathering of alcohol, drug during Durga Puja: Home Adviser

, Sept. 8 -- Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Monday said that no gathering involving alcohol or drugs will be allowed during the upcoming Durga Puja celebrations. "Du... Read More


Ex-directors oppose move to nationalise Social Islami Bank

, Sept. 8 -- Former directors of Social Islami Bank Limited (SIBL) on Monday voiced strong opposition to the government's plan to merge five private banks into a state-owned Islamic bank. At a press ... Read More


DSCSC delegation visits Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu

, Sept. 8 -- member delegation from the Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC), Mirpur, led by Captain M. I. Sharif visited the Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu as part of their overseas st... Read More