Remal

‘Remal’ damages crops worth Tk 180.24cr in Khulna agri-zone

Cyclone Remal has inflicted severe damage on crops across 45,590 hectares of land in the Khulna agricultural zone, causing losses worth Tk 180.24 crore, as reported by the Directorate of Agricultural Extension... Read more »
Biman

Biman Bangladesh Airlines warns ticketing agents of strict action for rule breaches

Biman Bangladesh Airlines has issued a stern warning to its approved travel agents, emphasizing that strict measures will be taken against those who violate the national carrier’s regulations. In a letter addressed... Read more »

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Commerce Minister

Bangladesh, Myanmar to Finalize Essential Goods Import Pact in July

State Minister for Commerce Ahsanul Islam Titu announced today that Bangladesh is set to sign agreements with Myanmar and India to import essential goods. Speaking at an event organized by the Bangladesh... Read more »
Sheikh Hasina

PM Sheikh Hasina Launches Primary Education Week

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the National Primary Education Week-2024 today, emphasizing a renewed commitment to ensuring quality education for children. The event took place at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium, where the... Read more »
obaidul quader

Minister Quader Reaffirms Zero Tolerance Policy on Corruption

Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader announced today that the government will show ‘zero tolerance’ towards corruption, ensuring no corrupt individuals are spared. Speaking at... Read more »
Matiur

Resort, park and duplexes: Matiur’s empire of assets

From his birthplace in Barishal to Dhaka, Gazipur, Narsingdi, and Feni, extensive properties have been found linked to former NBR official Matiur Rahman, who came to the limelight after his son attempted... Read more »
college teacher

The Lucky files: From college teacher to ‘overnight’ millionaire

In Narsingdi’s Raipura upazila, a veil of silence prevails, driven by fear and perhaps paranoia. No one has seen anything, heard anything, or knows anything about Laila Kanis Lucky. Lucky, the wife... Read more »
Bangladesh japan

JDS Scholarship Deal Signed by Japan and Bangladesh

Ambassador of Japan to Bangladesh Iwama Kiminori and Secretary of the Economic Relations Division at the Ministry of Finance Md. Shahriar Kader Siddiky signed an exchange of notes for a Japanese grant... Read more »
Sylhet rainfall

Heat Relief Turns to Flood Chaos in Dhaka

A two-hour downpour this morning brought much-needed relief from the oppressive heat but also caused significant disruption for commuters in Dhaka. The rain, which began around 9:30 am and continued until 11:30... Read more »
Sharifa's Tale

NCTB Instructed to Replace “Sharifa’s Tale” in Textbooks

The Ministry of Education has decided to remove “Sharifa’s Tale” from the History and Social Science textbook for class 7, following recommendations from a probe committee, according to media reports. The National... Read more »