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New designs of six banknotes handed over to Chief Adviser

Dhaka, June 2 -- Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H Mansur on Monday handed over the images of six newly designed banknotes to Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus. Governor Dr Mansur was accompanied... Read More


All eyes on Yunus-led interim govt as national budget set to unfold today

Dhaka, June 2 -- As the clock ticks towards budget time, all eyes are on the interim government led by Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus, which is poised to unveil the national budget for the fi... Read More


Pakistan complete series sweep with dominant win over Bangladesh

Dhaka, June 2 -- 0 series sweep against Bangladesh with a big seven-wicket win in the third and final T20I at Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday night. Chasing Bangladesh's highest-ever T20I total against P... Read More


Heavy rain turns Sylhet region risky for tourists; Sada Pathor site closed

Sylhet, June 2 -- The Sylhet region has witnessed record amou rainfall in the last 24 hours, making the area increasingly dangerous for visitors. Due to the heavy rains and the associated risks, the ... Read More


Sinha Murder: Top court upholds death sentences of Pradeep, Liakat

Dhaka, June 2 -- The High Court on Monday upheld the death sentences of former Teknaf Police Station OC Pradeep Kumar Das and ex-inspector Liakat Ali for their roles in the killing of retired army maj... Read More


NRBC Bank's financial inclusion efforts recognised by central bank

Dhaka, June 2 -- Bangladesh Bank has awarded privately owned NRBC Bank a 'Letter of Appreciation,' as the best participant in the international program on financial inclusion. On Sunday (June 1), NRB... Read More


Former Lyon, Arsenal manager Montemurro named head coach of Australia's Matildas

Dhaka, June 2 -- Football Australia (FA) has appointed Joe Montemurro as the new head coach of the women's national team, the Matildas. FA on Monday officially unveiled Montemurro as the 15th permane... Read More


Trading begins in Bangladesh's capital market with index making gains

Dhaka, June 2 -- Trading at the country's two stock exchanges began with an uptrend on the second working day of the week on Monday, as most company shares saw price increases. At the Dhaka Stock Exc... Read More


Double tragedy in Natore as husband and wife found hanging

Dhaka, June 2 -- In a deeply distressing incident, the bodies of a husband and wife were found hanging in their home in Kachua village under Lalpur upazila of Natore on Monday morning, casting a pall ... Read More


China extends visa-free access to five Latin American countries

BEIJING, June 1 -- China on Sunday began implementing a trial policy that unilaterally grants visa-free entry to citizens of Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru and Uruguay. It is the first time that China... Read More