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NCP launches women's wing 'Jatiya Nari Shakti' on International Women's Day

Dhaka, March 8 -- Marking International Women's Day, the women's wing of the National Citizen Party (NCP) 'Jatiya Nari Shakti,' formally launched on Sunday, with Monira Sharmin named convener, Mahmuda... Read More


Club organisers led by Tamim Iqbal demand probe into BCB elections

Dhaka, March 8 -- based cricket club organisers, including former national team captain Tamim Iqbal, has formally requested the National Sports Council to investigate the Bangladesh Cricket Board's pr... Read More


Fire at Ukhia Rohingya camp doused

Cox's Bazar, March 8 -- A fire that broke out at a Rohingya camp in Ukhia on Sunday noon was brought under control shortly after it started. The fire originated at the office of NGO Caritas in D Bloc... Read More


Dhaka, Delhi can transform geographical proximity into new economic opportunities: Pranay Verma

Dhaka, March 8 -- Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma on Sunday said Bangladesh and India can really transform their geographical proximity into new economic opportunities by setting a... Read More


Govt to skip illumination on Independence Day to save energy: Home Minister

Dhaka, March 8 -- The government has decided not to arrange decorative illumination across the country on Independence Day this year as part of austerity measures amid potential energy crisis, Home Mi... Read More


IWD 2026: Bangladesh to be safe and dignified for women, says Zubaida

Dhaka, March 8 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's wife Dr Zubaida Rahman on Sunday expressed hope that Bangladesh will become a safe and dignified place for all women and girls. "Bangladesh will be a... Read More


Chinese firm to invest $15.34m in garment factory at BEPZA Economic Zone

Dhaka, March 8 -- Flourish Garments Bangladesh Co., Ltd., a China (Hong Kong)-based company, is set to invest US$15.34 million to establish a high-end garments manufacturing facility at the BEPZA Econ... Read More


Bangladesh inflation rises to 9.13% in February

Dhaka, March 8 -- to-point inflation rose to 9.13 percent in February, up from 8.58 percent in January due to a sharp increase in food prices, according to the latest data released by the Bangladesh B... Read More


Govt to launch honorarium, training for imams and worship place staff Mar 14

Dhaka, March 8 -- The government will launch a welfare programme providing honorariums and training for imams, muazzins, khadems and other staff working at mosques and different places of worship from... Read More


Stocks continue to slide as DSE, CSE start week with sharp losses

Dhaka, March 8 -- Bangladesh's two stock exchanges opened the week with a steep fall on Sunday, as indices plunged in both markets and share prices declined for the majority of listed companies. The ... Read More