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Bangladesh remittance hits record $17.17 billion in 6 months as inflow surges

, Jan. 13 -- Bangladesh recorded a historic $17.17 billion in inward remittances during the first six months and seven days of fiscal year 2025-26, underscoring the resilience of overseas earnings and... Read More


Jujube cultivation brings new prosperity to Cumilla's Shikarpur village

, Jan. 13 -- Shikarpur village in Barura upazila of Cumilla district is witnessing a quiet agricultural revolution as jujube orchards transform the rural landscape and uplift farmers' incomes. Once a... Read More


Functional parliamentary committees key to political accountability: Amir Khosru

, Jan. 13 -- BNP Standing Committee member Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Tuesday said political accountability to people can be ensured if Parliament is made effective and its standing committees ar... Read More


USA pacer Ali Khan denied Indian visa for T20 World Cup

, Jan. 13 -- USA fast bowler Ali Khan has revealed that his visa application for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup in India has been denied, casting doubt on his participation less than a month bef... Read More


Sonali Bank posts record Tk 8,017 crore operating profit in 2025

, Jan. 13 -- owned Sonali Bank PLC posted a record Tk 8,017.36 crore in operating profit in 2025, underscoring a sharp turnaround in financial performance driven by higher income, improved governance ... Read More


All troops withdrawn after Chuadanga BNP leader's death in custody

, Jan. 13 -- All army personnel involved in the operation have been withdrawn following the death of a BNP leader in army custody in Jibannagar upazila of Chuadanga district, said the Inter-Services P... Read More


July Oikya march to EC blocked by police

, Jan. 13 -- Police on Tuesday blocked a march by a group of protesters under the banner of 'July Oikya' in front of the city's Nirbachan Bhaban as they attempted to march towards the Election Commiss... Read More


5 Chinese nationals among 8 held over Telegram-based scam

Dhaka, Jan. 13 -- Detective Branch (DB) members have arrested eight members of a Telegram-based fraud syndicate including five Chinese nationals in separate raids in the capital's Bashundhara and Utta... Read More


BCB rejects ICC's plea to reconsider India tour to play T20 World Cup

, Jan. 13 -- The uncertainty surrounding Bangladesh's participation in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026 has deepened after a high-stakes video conference between the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and ... Read More


Chief Adviser calls for shift from job-focused education

, Jan. 13 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday described South Asia as 'one family' and urged countries in the region to work together and learn from each other, calling upon all to come ou... Read More