May 31, 2026, 12:21 am

FY'19 trade gap narrows
The country's merchandise trade deficit with the rest of the world narrowed in the past fiscal year (FY'19), despite slight rise in imports, the central bank said on Monday.... বিস্তারিত
$500m infrastructure investment fund likely
A US$500 million fund is likely to be created with contributions from the government, bourses, banks and financial institutions to invest in various infrastructures, officials said.... বিস্তারিত
Services below par on poor accountability
People are not getting the expected level of services from the existing top-heavy civil administration as the issue of accountability is still largely neglected.... বিস্তারিত
Dhaka-Delhi bilateral talks underway
Visiting Indian External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar is now holding a bilateral meeting with his Bangladesh counterpart Dr AK Abdul Momen at state guesthouse Jamuna here. ... বিস্তারিত
791 women raped, 46 murdered in Jan-July: ASK
The data also revealed that a total of 86 cases were filed in connection with the incidents.... বিস্তারিত
Ride-sharing cos, not drivers, will pay VAT
The value added tax (VAT) on ride-sharing businesses will be payable only by the mobile app-based companies from their portion of service charges while the amount received by drivers or car owners will enjoy exemptions.... বিস্তারিত
DNCC launches ‘combing operation’ to tackle dengue
Mayor of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Md Atiqul Islam on Tuesday said owners will be fined if Aedes larvae are found in houses under his city corporation after 20 days. ... বিস্তারিত
No bar to gazette publication on 9th wage board for journos
The Supreme Court on Tuesday stayed for eight weeks a High Court order on the ninth wage board for journalists, clearing the way for publication of gazette notification to this end.... বিস্তারিত
Old Dhaka likely to get 120,000 prepaid gas metres
Some 120,000 prepaid gas metres are likely to be added to the ongoing project of Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution Company Ltd (Tas Gas T&D) to install those in the southern part of capital Dhaka.... বিস্তারিত
Nation observing Aug 21 grenade attack anniversary
The country is observing the 15th anniversary of the August 21 grenade attack on an Awami League rally in the city with a heavy heart.... বিস্তারিত