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FY27 ADP reflects govt's election promises: Finance Minister

, May 18 -- Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Monday said the FY 27 ADP reflected the electoral commitments and long-term reform agenda of the newly elected government. "It is a reform... Read More


Mushfiqur hits historic 14th ton, extending Bangladesh's lead

, May 18 -- A masterclass in batting resilience from veteran Mushfiqur Rahim placed Bangladesh in an impregnable position on the third day of the second Test in Sylhet. Mushfiqur struck his 14th care... Read More


DSE, BRAC EPL sign deal to handle Bangladesh's first orange bond subscription digitally

, May 18 -- Dhaka Stock Exchange PLC (DSE) and BRAC EPL Investments Limited signed an agreement on Monday to facilitate electronic subscription of the Sajida Orange Zero-Coupon Bond through DSE's Elec... Read More


Critics cannot shake people's confidence in BNP promises: Rizvi

, May 18 -- BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Monday said political opponents are trying to distort and divert public attention regarding the implementation of BNP's electoral pl... Read More


Tonu murder: DNA test identifies blood sample of 4th male

, May 18 -- A new development has emerged in the decade-old murder investigation of Cumilla Victory College student Sohagi Jahan Tonu, as DNA tests on evidence collected from her clothing have identif... Read More


Four arrested over BTCL copper wire theft

, May 18 -- The Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit has arrested four people including the alleged mastermind of a gang involved in stealing underground and overhead copper wires bel... Read More


NEC approves Tk 3 lakh crore ADP for FY27 with focus on reform, infrastructure

, May 18 -- The National Economic Council (NEC) on Monday approved the Annual Development Programme (ADP) worth Tk 3,00,000 crore for the 2026-27 fiscal year. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman chaired th... Read More


PSTU teachers, staff continue work abstention for 8th straight day over VC's removal

, May 18 -- Teachers and staff of Patuakhali Science and Technology University (PSTU) continued their work abstention for the eight consecutive day on Monday demanding removal of Vice-Chancellor Kazi ... Read More


BNP announces 7-day programme marking Ziaur Rahman's 45th death anniversary

, May 18 -- Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Monday announced a seven-day programme from May 25 to June 1 marking the 45th death anniversary of the party's founder and former president Ziaur Rahm... Read More


EC had no 'design' other than holding fair election: CEC

, May 18 -- Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin on Monday said his commission didn't work with any particular 'design' to conduct the 13th parliamentary election held on February 12. "We didn... Read More