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Fire at chemical godown in Dhaka's Wari under control

Dhaka, July 2 -- The fire that raged out through a chemical warehouse in Wari area of Old Dhaka was brought under control after two hours of frantic efforts on Wednesday morning. Talha-Bin-Zashim, st... Read More


AC Tabassum Urmi dismissed over 'anti-interim govt' Facebook posts

Dhaka, July 2 -- Former Assistant Commissioner at the Deputy Commissioner's Office in Lalmonirhat Tabassum Urmi, who was made an Officer on Special Duty (OSD) and temporarily suspended then, has been ... Read More


Passengers to be allowed to bring one new mobile phone without duty

Dhaka, July 2 -- All passengers will be allowed to bring one new mobile phone in a year without paying any duty as the National Board of Revenue (NBR) has issued new baggage rules . Besides, expatria... Read More


Microsoft to cut thousands of jobs, streamline Xbox division

Dhaka, July 2 -- Microsoft is set to lay off thousands of employees worldwide, including cuts in its Gaming and Xbox division, as part of a global restructuring move. The company confirmed Wednesday ... Read More


Microsoft to cut thousands of jobs, including gaming division

Dhaka, July 2 -- Microsoft is set to lay off thousands of employees worldwide, including cuts in its Gaming and Xbox division, as part of a global restructuring move. The company confirmed Wednesday ... Read More


Nearly 700 killed in road accidents across Bangladesh in June

Dhaka, July 2 -- At least 696 people were killed and around 1867 others injured in road crashes across Bangladesh in June, according to a report published by the Road Safety Foundation on Wednesday. ... Read More


Bangladesh's exports hit $48 billion in FY25, marking 8.58% growth

Dhaka, July 2 -- Bangladesh's exports to the global market reached an impressive $48 billion in the fiscal year 2024-25, registering a robust growth of 8.58 percent compared to the previous fiscal yea... Read More


Asalanka's ton lifts Sri Lanka to 244 despite Taskin's four-for

Dhaka, July 2 -- Charith Asalanka struck a gritty century to guide Sri Lanka to 244 all out in 49.2 overs, despite a strong pace attack from Bangladesh led by Taskin Ahmed, who claimed four wickets in... Read More


Bangladesh Bank eases loan rules to attract foreign investors

Dhaka, July 2 -- Bangladesh Bank has revised its foreign exchange policy to ease local borrowing for foreign-owned or foreign-controlled companies operating in the country. In a circular issued by th... Read More


BB reserve heist: Court defers probe report submission to July 24

Dhaka, July 2 -- A Dhaka court on Wednesday deferred the date for submitting the investigation report in the case filed over the Bangladesh Bank reserve heist to July 24. Dhaka Additional Chief Metro... Read More