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500g gold and foreign cash confiscated at Shahjalal Airport; one arrested

, April 10 -- Airport Armed Police Battalion (APBN) at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport arrested a man carrying nearly 500 grams of gold ornaments and substantial foreign currency on Thursday. ... Read More


Parliament passes bill to safeguard depositors' interests

Dhaka, April 10 -- The "Deposit Protection Bill, 2026" was passed in Parliament on Friday to safeguard the interests of depositors and ensure stability in the country's financial sector. The proposed... Read More


A journey back to conscience: Gazipur man clears 50-year unpaid train fare

Gazipur, April 10 -- Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from United News of Bangladesh.... Read More


Govt ready with strategy to tackle emerging challenges: Khosru

Sangsad Bhaban, April 10 -- Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Friday said the government is fully prepared to tackle emerging global challenges, emphasising that the primar... Read More


No alternative but to boost competitiveness ahead of LDC graduation: Industries Minister

, April 10 -- Industries Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktaadir on Thursday said Bangladesh must enhance its economic competitiveness as the country approaches its LDC graduation, stressing that the curre... Read More


Gold price drops by Tk 4,432 per bhori

Dhaka, April 9 -- The price of gold in Bangladesh has been reduced by Tk 4,432 per bhori within 24 hours of the latest hike, as the Bangladesh Jeweller's Association (BAJUS) announced a fresh adjustme... Read More


Ex-AL MP Safura Begum Rumi arrested in Dhaka

Lalmonirhat, April 9 -- Detectives have arrested former MP and President of Lalmonirhat district Awami Mohila League - Advocate Safura Begum Rumi - in the capital. A team of the district Detective Br... Read More


Pakistan assures foolproof security for foreign delegations ahead of US-Iran talks in Islamabad

, April 9 -- Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday assured US Ambassador Natalie Baker of comprehensive security arrangements for all foreign delegations ahead of the US-Iran talks sch... Read More


Parliament passes bill to revamp public procurement law

Sangsad Bhaban, April 9 -- The Public Procurement (Amendment) Bill, 2026 was passed in Parliament on Thursday as the government moves to modernise the nation's public purchasing framework. Finance Mi... Read More


Netanyahu says Israel to hold direct talks with Lebanon amid ceasefire dispute

, April 9 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he has issued instructions to begin direct negotiations with Lebanon "as soon as possible," following what he claimed were requests from Bei... Read More