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Bangladesh stock market closes higher on strong bullish momentum

Dhaka, Jan. 19 -- Bangladesh's stock markets closed higher on Monday as the early gains seen in the first hour of trading were sustained throughout the session, pushing key indices up by a satisfactor... Read More


Experts call for city government roadmap in election manifestos to address urban crisis

Dhaka, Jan. 19 -- Urban experts have urged political parties to clearly outline their plans for forming a strong and effective city government in their manifestos for the upcoming national elections, ... Read More


ACC to file case against JP leader Ranga over Tk 1.7cr nomination trade in 2018

, Jan. 19 -- Corruption Commission (ACC) found evidence that former State Minister for Rural Development and Cooperatives and Jatiya Party Presidium Member and former Secretary General Moshiur Rahman ... Read More


10 Indian air guns recovered from Sylhet's Jaintapur

Sylhet, Jan. 19 -- Police recovered 10 Indian air guns during a search at a check post in the Jaintapur area of the Sylhet-Tamabil highway on Monday morning. Mohammad Mahbubur Rahman Mollah, officer-... Read More


Prof Yunus backs 'Yes' vote, calls it key to 'New Bangladesh'

Dhaka, Jan. 19 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Monday encouraged voters to vote 'Yes' in the referendum, stressing that the key to building a new Bangladesh is now in the hands of the people. ... Read More


EU to convene emergency summit Thursday over Trump's Greenland threats

BRUSSELS, Jan. 19 -- Leaders of EU countries will hold an emergency summit in Brussels on Thursday to discuss U.S. threats related to Greenland, European Commission spokesperson Olof Gill said on Mond... Read More


Bali named world's top travel destination for 2026 by TripAdvisor

Dhaka, Jan. 19 -- Bali has been crowned the world's best travel destination for 2026 in TripAdvisor's Travellers' Choice Awards: Best of the Best, beating a list of global favourites including London,... Read More


EC unveils fresh roadmap for Feb-12 election

Dhaka, Jan. 19 -- The Election Commission has rolled out a fresh action plan (roadmap) to smoothly hold the upcoming national election and referendum scheduled for February 12 next. The Commission se... Read More


EU delegation meets Tarique Rahman

Dhaka, Jan. 19 -- A delegation of the European Union countries met BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Monday. The meeting, led by European Union Ambassador to Bangladesh Michael Miller, began at 5:40 pm ... Read More


Diplomats join Christmas reunion at Archbishop's House in Dhaka

Dhaka, Jan. 19 -- Diplomats stationed in Dhaka have joined a Christmas reunion programme in the city and exchanged pleasantries. European Union Ambassador to Bangladesh Michael Miller, US Ambassador ... Read More