Nations unite in final tribute to Pope Francis
News Desk : More than two hundred thousand people from all walks of life gathered at St Peter’s Square and its surrounding areas on Saturday...
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Jamaat rejects NCC proposal for 4-year term
Staff Reporter : Bangladesh’s Jamaat-e-Islami yesterday announced its opposition to the proposal to shorten the terms of the President and Parliament from five years to...
Banks disburse Tk 24,860cr in agri loans in 9 months
Staff Reporter : Banks in Bangladesh disbursed Tk 24,860 crore in agricultural loans during the July-March period of the 2024-25 financial year, achieving 65.42 per...
National grid failure cuts power to 21 dists
Staff Reporter : A blackout swept across 21 districts in the southern region of Bangladesh on Saturday due to a technical issue in the national...
Fiscal strain deepens with Tk 62,000cr power subsidy plan
Farrukh Khosru : The third quarter of FY2025 (January-March 2025) presented a relatively stable period for Bangladesh’s power and energy sector, marked by steady electricity...
MPO teachers to get 50pc Eid allowance
Staff Reporter : Teachers and staff of private educational institutions under the Monthly Payment Order (MPO) system are set to receive 50 percent of their...
Dhaka secures seats on UNESCAP bodies
Staff Reporter : Bangladesh has achieved a significant diplomatic milestone by being elected to the governing councils of two key regional institutions under the United...
NBR mulls amending VAT law
Staff Reporter : The National Board of Revenue (NBR) is considering introducing a system to account its officers for skipping any business entity without enlisting...
Dollar rate reform key to IMF loan release
Staff Reporter : The disbursement of the fourth and fifth instalments of Bangladesh’s $4.7 billion loan package from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) now depends...
Kashmir attack triggers military, diplomatic fallout
News Desk : Armed police and soldiers intensified operations in Indian-administered Kashmir on Friday, conducting searches in homes and forests for suspected militants following a...
Gold prices rise for 19th time this year
Staff Reporter : Gold prices in Bangladesh have surged to historic highs, fuelling concern and confusion among consumers and traders alike as rates now significantly...