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Heavy rains hit supply chain, ports face delays

Dhaka, May 31 -- Bangladesh is bracing for continued heavy to very heavy rainfall over the next 24 hours, as a land depression over Sherpur and adjoining Meghalaya weakens into a well-marked low, acco... Read More


Bangladesh offers to buy more US cotton and oil, CA says

Dhaka, May 31 -- Threatened with a 37 per cent tariff on its exports to the U.S., Bangladesh has proposed buying more American cotton, oil and gas, and will use the offer in trade talks with the Trump... Read More


Ukraine yet to commit to new round of Russia talks

Dhaka, May 31 -- Ukraine says it wants to see a document detailing Russia's proposed terms for a ceasefire before sending a delegation to Istanbul for bilateral talks next week, while the Kremlin said... Read More


Four remanded for questioning over Moghbazar mugging

Dhaka, May 31 -- A Dhaka court has remanded four suspects to police custody for questioning over a street mugging in Dhaka's Moghbazar. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Israt Jahan Jennifer passed the o... Read More


21 more dengue cases reported in 24hrs

Dhaka, May 31 -- Twenty one more new dengue cases were reported in the 24 hours leading up to Friday morning, bringing the total number of cases to 4,323 this year. According to the Directorate Gener... Read More


Bad weather impacts kitchen market

Dhaka, May 31 -- The drizzling weather has impacted on the capital's kitchen market resulting in less customers' presence disappointing the traders to sell in their expectation. On the other hand, th... Read More


Japan to show leadership in Asia, boost cooperation with Bangladesh, hopes Prof Yunus

Dhaka, May 31 -- Expressing his expectations for deeper bilateral cooperation with Japan, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad has expressed optimism that Japan will assume leadership in Asia and take the... Read More


BGMEA members cast votes to elect new executive body

Dhaka, May 31 -- Polling is underway to elect new leadership for the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), marking a crucial transition more than seven months after the p... Read More


Can Aminul succeed where Faruque stumbled?

Dhaka, May 31 -- When Aminul Islam Bulbul stepped up for his first press conference as the new president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), he likely anticipated a few routine questions. What foll... Read More


Over 5,000 homes damaged as storm, tidal surge hit Bhola

Dhaka, May 31 -- Inclement weather persisted across the coastal district of Bhola on Friday, as a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal brought strong winds, tidal surges and widespread rainfall.... Read More