Today’s Newspaper
Stocks extend mild recovery streak
The capital market extended its mild recovery streak for the second straight session yesterday as bargain hunters continued selective accumulation of beaten-down stocks, although persistent...
Bangladesh, Morocco seek stronger ties
Bangladesh and Morocco have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations through enhanced cooperation in trade, investment, agriculture, skills development and multilateral engagement. During a...
Hasina should face trial: Zahid
The government wants former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to return to the country and face legal proceedings, Social Welfare and Women and Children Affairs Minister...
Moderate air quality in Dhaka
Dhaka ranked 13th among the world’s most polluted cities on Wednesday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 94 at 09:02 am. The air...
BEPZA secures $15m tent manufacturing investment
Sunshine Outdoor (BD) Co. Ltd., a British Virgin Island and China (Hong Kong)-based company, is set to invest US$ 15 million to establish a tent...
Abbas seeks prayers for recovery
Gradually recovering while undergoing treatment at a specialised hospital in Malaysia, BNP Standing Committee Member Mirza Abbas on Wednesday over phone call has requested prayers...
Vaccine delays worsen measles outbreak
Bangladesh faced a prolonged shortage of routine measles vaccines last year, contributing to a surge in cases and deaths, UNICEF said on 20 May. The...
Bidisha Ershad gets 2-year jail term
A court has sentenced Bidisha Siddique – former wife of ex-President Hussain Muhammad Ershad – to two years of rigorous imprisonment in a fraud case...
BB buys another $70m from banks at Tk122.75
Bangladesh Bank has bought another $70 million through an auction to maintain stability in the country’s foreign exchange market. Central bank executive director and spokesperson...