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Taka strengthens against US dollar after five and a half years: Bangladesh Bank

Dhaka, Sept. 20 -- Ending a continuous depreciation trend spanning five and a half years, the Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) has shown signs of appreciation against the US dollar, according to a Bangladesh Ba... Read More


NBR detects Tk 3.28cr VAT evasion by Dhamrai electronics maker

Dhaka, Sept. 20 -- The Customs, Excise and VAT Commissionerate, Dhaka (West) has detected Tk 3.28 crore in VAT evasion by Xinlian Electronics Technology Bangladesh Co Ltd, an electronics manufacturer ... Read More


Dengue claims 6 more lives, 1,593 hospitalised in 24 hrs

Dhaka, Sept. 20 -- Six more people died of dengue and 1,593 new patients were hospitalised across the country in the 24 hours until 8:00am on Sunday. With the latest fatalities, the dengue death toll... Read More


Bangladesh, Canada hopeful of high-level engagements on UNGA sidelines

Dhaka, Sept. 20 -- High Commissioner of Canada to Bangladesh Ajit Singh on Sunday met State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir and they expressed hope for high-level engagements on the sidelin... Read More


Mechanix co-founder, former guitarist Syed Imran Ahmed dies

Syed Imran Ahmed, Sept. 20 -- founder and former guitarist of metal band 'Mechanix', died on Sunday morning after battling cancer for around one and a half years. Mechanix vocalist Aftabuzzaman Tridi... Read More


Workers' remittance inflow reaches $1.87 billion in 19 days of September: Bangladesh Bank

Dhaka, Sept. 20 -- Expatriate Bangladeshis sent over US $1.87 billion in remittances during the first 19 days of September 2026, marking a slight monthly increase compared to the same period of the pr... Read More


Algeria keen to cooperate in energy sector, envoy meets Humaiun Kobir

Dhaka, Sept. 20 -- State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir on Sunday requested Algeria to enhance collaboration in the field of energy to ensure long term energy security of Bangladesh. The ... Read More


Family members of July martyr Mugdho meets President

Dhaka, Sept. 20 -- Family members of July Mass Uprising martyr Mir Mahfuzur Rahman Mugdho on Sunday paid a courtesy call on President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir at Bangabhaban. Mugdho's father Mir M... Read More


State Minister Shama Obaed signs Nepal Embassy condolence book

Dhaka, Sept. 20 -- State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam on Sunday signed the condolence book at the Embassy of Nepal in Dhaka following the recent devastating flash floods in northern ... Read More


2 killed as train hits auto-rickshaw in Ctg

, Sept. 20 -- Two people were killed when a train hit an auto-rickshaw at East Kathgarh BOC intersection level crossing in Satkania upazila of Chattogram district on Sunday. The deceased were identif... Read More