Latest News

Flood threat in 16 districts, education board informs about HSC exams

The Flood Forecasting and Warning Center has issued a flood warning for 16 districts of the country due to heavy rainfall and rising river water levels. The Bangladesh Water Development Board has reported that water levels in several rivers may exceed danger levels.

3 months ago 616 views

Economy

ITFC is giving Bangladesh a loan of $3.3 billion

The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) will give Bangladesh a loan of $3.3 billion to strengthen the country's energy and food security. This fund will be used to import oil, LNG, and fertilizer in the fiscal year 2026-27.

3 months ago 722 views

Economy

Remittances of Tk 8,543 crore entered the country in the first six days of July

In the first six days of July, the first month of the current fiscal year 2026-27, remittances of 69.60 million US dollars have arrived in the country. In Bangladeshi currency, this amount is approximately Tk 8,543.40 crore (at the rate of Tk 122.75 per dollar).

3 months ago 657 views

National

Malaysia's labor market opens for Bangladesh: Expatriate Welfare Minister

Expatriate Welfare Minister Ariful Haque Chowdhury has announced that Malaysia's labor market has reopened for Bangladeshi workers. He said that from Monday (July 6), the country's labor market has been officially opened for Bangladesh.

3 months ago 821 views

Economy

Jet fuel price drops again, reduced by Tk 19.22 per liter

In line with the continuous decline in fuel oil prices on the global market, the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has again reduced the price of jet fuel used in aircraft. This time, the price of jet fuel has been reduced by Tk 19.22 per liter. The new price will be effective from 12:00 AM on Tuesday (July 7).

3 months ago 593 views

Law Justice

2 arrested in cocktail explosion at NCP rally

Dhaka District (North) Detective Police (DB) has arrested two individuals on charges of involvement in a cocktail explosion at a rally of the National Citizens Party (NCP) in Savar, Dhaka.

3 months ago 765 views

National

Government will ensure trial of real criminals in tribunal: Law Minister

Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md. Asaduzzaman said the government is working to ensure that the International Crimes Tribunal prosecutes only real criminals for crimes against humanity, not for political harassment. He said that to ensure justice, lawyers have been appointed at state expense even for absconding defendants.

3 months ago 617 views

National

Flood forecast in 16 districts, water in several rivers may cross danger level

The Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB) has said that water in several rivers of the country may cross the danger level within the next 24 to 72 hours. Due to heavy rainfall and rising river water levels, the Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre has issued a short-term flood forecast for 16 districts of the country.

3 months ago 599 views

National

Insurance sector can play important role in country's economic progress: Information Minister

Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan has commented that the insurance sector can play an important role in making the country's economy more dynamic and strong. He said that if the insurance sector is made more effective, transparent and people-oriented, the pace of economic activities will increase and people's financial security and interest in becoming entrepreneurs will increase.

3 months ago 546 views

National

Prime Minister visits army summer exercise

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman visited the summer exercise of the Bangladesh Army. He suddenly appeared at the summer training area of the 8 Bir Unit under the 9 Infantry Division in Singair Upazila, Manikganj at 9:20 am on Tuesday (July 7) and observed various activities of the exercise.

3 months ago 818 views

National

What Jabbar Mandal of Consumer Rights said about meeting with the Prime Minister

Md. Abdul Jabbar Mandal, Assistant Director of the Dhaka District Office of the National Consumer Rights Protection Directorate, and his team recently met with the Prime Minister. During the meeting, Prime Minister Tarek Rahman inquired about their activities and provided necessary advice and guidance on various issues.

3 months ago 538 views

National

Schedule in August, UP election may be in October: PM's adviser

The Election Commission (EC) is planning to announce the schedule for Union Parishad (UP) elections in the second half of August and hold voting in the first half of October. Additionally, the goal has been set to complete all levels of local government elections within 10 to 12 months after the start.

3 months ago 600 views

World

296 luxury homes sold in Dubai worth over $10 million in six months

In the first six months of this year, a new record has been set in Dubai's luxury housing market. According to international real estate consultancy Knight Frank, 296 residential properties worth over $10 million were sold during this period, with a total value of $5.1 billion.

3 months ago 563 views

Football

Indications of three changes in Argentina's lineup against Egypt

After defeating Cape Verde in the Round of 32 of the World Cup, defending champions Argentina now face Egypt in the battle to reach the quarter-finals. The match will start at 10 PM Bangladesh time on Tuesday (July 7) at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

3 months ago 929 views

Entertainment

My body should not be taken to FDCI - Rozina angry over artist association election

Eminent actress Rozina has expressed anger over the Bangladesh Film Artists Association election. She said that after her death, her body should not be taken to the Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (FDCI) premises.

3 months ago 910 views

World

Crude oil prices rise slightly in global market

As geopolitical tensions in the Middle East ease somewhat, the balance of supply and demand in the international energy market has come back into focus. In this context, crude oil prices saw a slight uptick in the international market on Tuesday (July 7). Source: Reuters.

3 months ago 674 views

Country

Inauguration of Entrepreneur Development Training Program by Jamuna Bank in Pabna

A month-long (100 hours) special training program on entrepreneurship development has been inaugurated in Pabna as a joint initiative of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Ministry of Finance, Bangladesh Bank, and Jamuna Bank PLC.

3 months ago 709 views

National

Madrasahs provide better education than schools: Liberation War Affairs Minister

Liberation War Affairs Minister Advocate Ahmed Azam Khan said that many madrasahs in the country provide better quality education compared to schools. He also praised the dedication and sense of responsibility of madrasah teachers.

3 months ago 454 views

National

Khaleda Zia used to keep 1 taka of her salary and donate the rest to orphanages: Claim by former press secretary

Former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia used to spend almost all of her salary on charitable work while in office, claimed her former press secretary Maruf Kamal Khan.

3 months ago 686 views

Economy

National Savings Scheme profit rate unchanged, Bangladesh Bank instructs banks

The existing profit rate of the National Savings Scheme will remain unchanged for the July-December 2026 period. Bangladesh Bank has issued necessary instructions to all scheduled banks in the country to implement this decision.

3 months ago 722 views

Flood threat in 16 districts, education board informs about HSC exams

ITFC is giving Bangladesh a loan of $3.3 billion

Remittances of Tk 8,543 crore entered the country in the first six days of July

Malaysia's labor market opens for Bangladesh: Expatriate Welfare Minister

Jet fuel price drops again, reduced by Tk 19.22 per liter

2 arrested in cocktail explosion at NCP rally

Government will ensure trial of real criminals in tribunal: Law Minister

Flood forecast in 16 districts, water in several rivers may cross danger level

Insurance sector can play important role in country's economic progress: Information Minister

Prime Minister visits army summer exercise

What Jabbar Mandal of Consumer Rights said about meeting with the Prime Minister

Schedule in August, UP election may be in October: PM's adviser

296 luxury homes sold in Dubai worth over $10 million in six months

Indications of three changes in Argentina's lineup against Egypt

My body should not be taken to FDCI - Rozina angry over artist association election

Crude oil prices rise slightly in global market

Inauguration of Entrepreneur Development Training Program by Jamuna Bank in Pabna

Madrasahs provide better education than schools: Liberation War Affairs Minister

Khaleda Zia used to keep 1 taka of her salary and donate the rest to orphanages: Claim by former press secretary

National Savings Scheme profit rate unchanged, Bangladesh Bank instructs banks

Office & Bureau

More

Policies