23,372 pilgrims reach Saudi Arabia
A total of 23,372 Hajj pilgrims so far from Bangladesh reached Saudi Arabia in the four days of Hajj travel, according to the Hajj bulletin. Director...
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9 shops gutted in Habiganj fire
At least nine shops were gutted in a fire that broke out at Bithangal Akhra Bazar in Baniachong upazila of Habiganj early Wednesday. The fire...
Rising remittance inflow boost Bangladesh’s economic stability
Bangladesh is witnessing a steady rise in remittance inflow, offering renewed support to the country’s foreign exchange reserves and overall economic stability, officials and analysts...
Commentary: Prof Rehman Sobhan Failed to Provide Direction
The 9th annual economists’ conference of the South Asian Network on Economic Modeling (SANEM) was recently held in Dhaka. On the final day of the...
Two Bangladeshi PhDs Missing in US
Two Bangladeshi doctoral students at the University of South Florida have been missing for nearly a week, authorities said Tuesday, as investigators sought public assistance...
Two fish traders killed in Bhairab road accident
At least two fish traders were killed in a collision between a pickup van and a motorcycle in Bhairab port town of Kishoreganj on Tuesday...
DCCI proposes tax cuts, automation for FY27 budget
The Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) on Wednesday placed 54 budget recommendations for the fiscal year 2026-27 (FY27), proposing reduced tax rates and...
White paper on Awami-era corruption
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday told parliament that the government will publish a comprehensive white paper detailing alleged corruption and illicit financial outflows during...
Farida Khanam named Dhaka DC
Farida Khanam, a deputy secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs, has been appointed as the new Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Dhaka. The Public Administration...
Human chain against prepaid meters in Adamdighi
Locals in Santahar under Adamdighi upazila of Bogura formed a human chain on Wednesday protesting the installation of anti-aggression digital prepaid meters by NESCO at...
Shyamol Boran Das appointed CEO of Upay
Shyamol Boran Das has officially joined as the new chief executive officer (CEO) of upay, one of the country’s mobile financial service providers. He brings...
Day lost to fuel queues, earnings hit
By late afternoon, the sun hung heavy over Shahbagh area, and the line outside the Meghna Petrol Pump had barely moved. For Abid Islam, a...