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Bangladesh welcomes Israel-Hamas peace talks

Dhaka, Oct. 9 -- Bangladesh has welcomed the ongoing dialogue between Hamas and Israel aimed at ending the war in Gaza. In a statement on Thursday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Bangladesh bel... Read More


'Shaaticup', 'Sinpaat' maker Touqir debuts to big screen with 'Delupi'

Dhaka, Oct. 9 -- After earning widespread acclaim for his two original series 'Shaaticup' and 'Sinpaat' on OTT platforms, filmmaker Mohammad Touqir Islam is set to make his debut in full-length featur... Read More


Decision on 'Upper House' solely Bangladesh's internal matter: EU

Dhaka, Oct. 9 -- European Union Ambassador and Head of Delegation to Bangladesh Michael Miller on Thursday said that introducing an 'Upper House' in Bangladesh is entirely a domestic decision and the ... Read More


Israel must ensure safety, rights of flotilla activists: UN expert

Dhaka, Oct. 9 -- Israel must guarantee the safety and human rights of all individuals aboard the 'Conscience' and other vessels of the 'Freedom Flotilla Coalition' which were intercepted early Wednesd... Read More


Bangladesh seek survival in Asian Cup qualifier against Hong Kong

, Oct. 9 -- Bangladesh face Hong Kong China on Thursday night in a must-win clash that will decide their fate in the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers. The match kicks off at 8 pm (Dhaka time) at the Nat... Read More


Bangladesh, ADB ink $100 mln deal to help small, medium enterprises

, Oct. 9 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Bangladesh on Thursday signed a $100 million agreement to help cottage, micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (CMSMEs) outside Dhaka and Chattogra... Read More


Youth stabbed dead in Jahsore

, Oct. 9 -- year-old man was stabbed to death allegedly by his rivals over previous enmity at Dakatia village in Sadar upazila of Jashore district on Thursday. The deceased was identified as Chanchal... Read More


NBR sets up e-Return Help Desks in all tax zones

, Oct. 9 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has set up e-Return Help Desks in all tax zones across the country to facilitate smooth and hassle-free submission of online income tax returns by taxpa... Read More


Chemists, druggists demand 25% commission hike from pharmaceutical companies

Dhaka, Oct. 9 -- Bangladesh Chemists and Druggists Association (BCDA) has demanded that pharmaceutical companies increase the sales commission for drug retailers by 25 percent and warned of tougher pr... Read More


Democracy means ensuring people's freedom, basic rights: Tarique

, Oct. 9 -- BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has said democracy is not just about holding elections but about ensuring people's freedom and fundamental rights. In a message issued on Thursday marki... Read More