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Ctg Port handles record 3.29m containers in FY25

Dhaka, July 2 -- Chattogram Port, the country's premier seaport, handled a total of 3.29 million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) of containers in the fiscal year 2024-25, marking an increase of 0.... Read More


US reaffirms its support for Bangladesh's reform efforts

Dhaka, July 2 -- The United States has reiterated its strong support for the ongoing reform initiatives led by the interim government of Bangladesh under the leadership of Nobel Laureate Professor Muh... Read More


NBR amends Baggage Rules to facilitate expatriates

Dhaka, July 2 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has amended the existing Baggage Rules to make it more effective and passenger-friendly. The updated Baggage Rules for Non-Tourist Passengers, 202... Read More


Govt moves to recognise Rohingya youth's role in July uprising

Dhaka, July 2 -- The government is moving to formally recognise Rohingya youth Noor Mostafa for his role in the July 2024 uprising. Information Adviser Mahfuj Alam revealed the move in a Facebook pos... Read More


Asif Mahmud got firearms licence through legal procedures: Home Adviser

Dhaka, July 2 -- Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Wednesday said LGRD adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan received his firearms licence maintaining proper legal procedures.... Read More


Gas supply to be suspended in parts of Dhaka, Narayanganj Thursday

Dhaka, July 2 -- Gas supply will be disrupted for 11 hours in parts of Dhaka and Narayanganj due to the relocation of pipelines. The suspension will be in effect from 8am to 7pm on Thursday, Titas Ga... Read More


BRAC Bank to provide advanced cash management solutions to Walton Digi-Tech

Dhaka, July 2 -- BRAC Bank has partnered with Walton Digi-Tech, a leading electrical and electronics manufacturer in Bangladesh, to provide advanced cash management solutions. The collaboration aims ... Read More


Huge demand of skilled workers in Japan: Asif Nazrul

Dhaka, July 2 -- Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Adviser Professor Dr Asif Nazrul on Wednesday said there is huge demand of skilled workers in Japan. "To meet the demand, the Bangladeshi... Read More


SSC examinee stabbed by muggers dies at DMCH

Dhaka, July 2 -- An SSC examinee who was critically injured after being stabbed by some muggers in Chawkbazar area of Old Dhaka on Monday died at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) on Wednesday. T... Read More


Asalanka hits fifty to rescue Sri Lanka from collapse

Dhaka, July 2 -- Sri Lankan captain Charith Asalanka hits a fifty after they lost four wickets before reaching 100 in the first ODI of the three-match series against Bangladesh in Colombo. After 32 o... Read More