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Oil prices steady as Russia supply concerns ease after Trump-Putin meet

Dhaka, Aug. 18 -- Oil prices were largely unchanged on Monday after a drop in early trade, as the United States exerted no further pressure on Russia to end the Ukraine war through measures to disrupt... Read More


Former Awami League MP Opu arrested in Dhaka: DB

Dhaka, Aug. 18 -- Detectives have arrested former Awami League MP Shafiqul Islam Opu (Jhenaidah-2) from a house in Dhaka. Superintendent of Police Manjur Morshed said a Detective Branch (DB) team of ... Read More


One dies of dengue in 24 hrs

Dhaka, Aug. 18 -- Dengue claimed another life in the past 24 hours until Sunday morning, with 466 new dengue patients also being hospitalised. With these new cases, the total number of deaths and hos... Read More


DU business students demand fair share in BCS education hiring

Dhaka, Aug. 18 -- Students from several departments under the Faculty of Business Studies at Dhaka University (DU) staged a demonstration on Sunday, demanding equal opportunities in the education cadr... Read More


ACC to investigate 'anti-state deals, illegal wealth acquisition' by former foreign secretary

Dhaka, Aug. 18 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has opened an enquiry into former foreign secretary Md Shahidul Haque over alleged misuse of power, anti-state dealings, and illicit wealth accum... Read More


Despite stability, BD faces pressure of inflation: GED

Dhaka, Aug. 18 -- Despite a rebound in economic activities and largely restored macroeconomic stability, Bangladesh faces mounting pressures of persistent inflation and fiscal slippages, revealed the ... Read More


Govt to hold three int'l events on Rohingya issues

Dhaka, Aug. 18 -- The interim government will organise three high-level conferences on the Rohingya issues from August to December. National Security Adviser Khalilur Rahman briefed foreign diplomats... Read More


BB asks finance cos to give accurate liquidity info

Dhaka, Aug. 18 -- Bangladesh Bank (BB) has asked finance companies (formerly non-bank financial institutions or NBFIs) to submit their actual liquidity positions after detecting inconsistencies in ear... Read More


Commercial Court system to exclusively try biz cases: CJ

Dhaka, Aug. 18 -- A separate commercial court system aligning with Bangladesh's economic realities and the evolving needs of the judiciary will be established to exclusively settle business disputes a... Read More


Tribunal concludes testimony of 12 witnesses in case against Hasina

Dhaka, Aug. 18 -- The testimony and cross-examination of 12 witnesses have so far been completed in a case linked to July Uprising filed against the ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and two others ... Read More