Bangladesh seeks Saudi cooperation in crude oil purchase
UNB, Dhaka : Bangladesh and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have discussed sectoral cooperation between the two countries and increased trade and investment opportunities including...
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BNP leader Hafiz sent to jail in sabotage case
UNB: A Dhaka court on Tuesday sent BNP vice-chairman Maj (retd) Hafiz Uddin Ahmed to jail in case filed with Gulshan Police Station over obstructing...
Fire at S Alam Group’s sugar refinery factory not doused in 24 hrs
UNB: The fire at the S Alam Group-owned sugar refinery factory in Chattogram could not be doused even after 24 hours. As the raw...
Gang rape of a tourist in India highlights its struggle to curb sexual violence against women
AP: The woman in the Instagram video appeared shaken. Her face was swollen and bruised. Sitting beside her husband, she began recounting her ordeal. “Something...
Shehbaz Sharif sworn in as Pakistan’s prime minister after contentious vote
AP: Sharif pledged to perform his duties and functions with honesty and loyalty and always for the country’s independence, “integrity, stability, and for the sake of...
Hoarders of essential commodities to face action under Special Powers Act: Law minister
UNB: Issuing a warning against hoarders, Law Minister Anisul Huq on Tuesday said action will be taken against those involved in hoarding of essential commodities...
Meat and eggs to be sold in trucks at fair prices in Dhaka during Ramadan
UNB, Dhaka : The Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock will sell beef, chicken, and eggs in trucks in different spots of Dhaka city from March...
NBR collects nearly Tk 2 lakh crore in 7 months, growth over 15%
UNB, Dhaka: The National Board of Revenue’s(NBR) collections grew by 15.09 percent year-on-year in 7 months (July-January) and achieved 51 percent of fiscal’s revised target....
High Court issues rule on compensation for Bailey Road fire victims
UNB, Dhaka : The High Court on Monday issued a rule asking the government to explain as to why directives should not be given to...
Fire breaks out at Chattogram sugar mill
UNB, Dhaka : A fire broke out at S Alam Refining Sugar Industries Limited at Isanagar in Karnaphuli upazila of Chattogram on Monday. Shoaib Hossain...
Continue following chain of command: PM tells BGB
UNB, Dhaka : Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina addressed the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) during their annual day parade on Monday, emphasizing the paramount importance of...
Fire safety: How safe are the restaurants in Dhaka’s upscale areas?
UNB, Dhaka : In the heart of Dhaka’s upscale neighbourhoods – Dhanmondi, Gulshan, and Banani – a burgeoning restaurant scene thrives within the confines of...