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Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank delegation meets PM

Dhaka, April 4 -- A delegation from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) met Prime Minister Tarique Rahman here on Saturday. The meeting was held at the Prime Minister's Office at Tejgaon,... Read More


Mustafizur now leading left-arm pacer in T20 history

Dhaka, April 4 -- During a Pakistan Super League match on Friday night, Bangladesh's left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman became the highest wicket-taking left-arm pacer in the history of recognised T20s.... Read More


Liquidity boost for Islamic banks as BB plans interbank market

, April 4 -- Bangladesh Bank (BB) has initiated steps to launch an Islamic Interbank Money Market by June this year, aiming to improve liquidity management for Shariah-based banks. At present, Islami... Read More


PM discusses challenges, energy crisis in meeting with businesses

, April 4 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday held a marathon meeting with top businesses, focusing on improving the investment climate, resolving industry challenges and addressing the ongoi... Read More


Urban areas to see blended learning to save power: Milon

, April 4 -- Education Minister Dr ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon on Saturday said classes in urban areas will be conducted through a blended system - both offline and online - to help conserve electricity a... Read More


Fuel prices may rise if Middle East war prolongs: Prof Tamim

, April 4 -- Energy prices may have to be increased if the ongoing Middle East conflict becomes prolonged although such a move could trigger inflationary pressure, energy expert Prof Dr M Tamim said o... Read More


3 more children with measles-like symptoms die at RMCH

, April 4 -- Three more children, showing symptoms consistent with measles, died at the Rajshahi Medical College Hospital (RMCH) in the past 24 hours till Saturday noon, raising the death toll at the ... Read More


Student drowns in Rajarbagh police lines pond

, April 4 -- year-old student drowned while bathing in a pond at Rajarbagh Police Lines in the capital on Saturday afternoon. The deceased was Sakibul Hasan, an eighth-grade student of Rajarbagh Poli... Read More


Measles Surge: BMU sets up dedicated ward, screening centre

, April 4 -- bed ward for patients infected with measles has been opened at Bangladesh Medical University (BMU) in the capital as cases are rising across the country. BMU Director (Hospital) Brigadie... Read More


Fire at gas lighter factory in South Keraniganj under control

, April 4 -- A fire that broke out at an unauthorised gas lighter factory in Kadamtali Gol Chattar area of South Keraniganj on Saturday afternoon has been brought under control. The fire started arou... Read More