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Agreement grants zero tariff access for Bangladeshi RMG using American cotton into US market

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- Bangladesh and the United States on Monday signed an agreement whereby the US committed to establishing a mechanism for certain textile and apparel goods from Bangladesh using America... Read More


State responsibility a sacred trust, not for personal gain: Jamaat Ameer

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Monday said that state responsibility is a sacred trust (amanat) and should not be treated as a matter of personal enjoyment. "We must always rem... Read More


T20 World Cup Crisis: ICC and BCB agree on 'formula' as PCB seeks PM's nod

, Feb. 9 -- A major breakthrough in the ongoing T20 World Cup crisis appears imminent following a marathon five-hour meeting between the International Cricket Council (ICC), the Pakistan Cricket Board... Read More


Bangladesh Election: Over one million vote through postal ballots

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- More than one million people, including expatriates have cast their votes through postal ballots till Monday night under 'Out-of-Country Voting (OCV) and 'In-Country Postal Voting (IC... Read More


Independent candidate's convoy comes under attack in Lalmonirhat, highway blocked

Lalmonirhat, Feb. 9 -- Supporters of independent candidate for Lalmonirhat-1 (Hatibandha-Patgram) Shihab Ahmed blocked Burimari-Patgram highway on Sunday night after some miscreants attacked his convo... Read More


Bangladesh's independence safe only in hands of Tarique Rahman: BNP's Mintoo

Feni, Feb. 9 -- 3 constituency candidate Abdul Awal Mintoo on Monday said that Bangladesh's independence and sovereignty are now safe only in the hands of BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman. "Tarique Rahman... Read More


Fire in Natore kills mother, daughter

Natore, Feb. 9 -- A woman and her one and a half years old daughter were killed in a fire at Binnabari village in Gurudaspur upazila of Natore early Monday. Another woman sustained severe burns and w... Read More


Iranian Cultural Centre organizes discussion on Iran's Islamic Revolution

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- On the occasion of 47th anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution in Iran (National Day), the Cultural Centre of the Embassy of Iran in Dhaka on Monday hosted a discussion,... Read More


Chattogram port workers' strike called off

Chattogram, Feb. 9 -- The indefinite strike at Chattogram Port called to protest the planned lease of the New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) to foreign company DP World has been suspended. The stri... Read More


Jamaat-led alliance urges EC to not slow down internet, lift mobile ban at polling stations

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- party electoral alliance, led by Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islam, on Monday demanded the Election Commission not to slow down mobile internet speed during the referendum and 13th parliament... Read More