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Three workers burnt in shoe factory fire in Bangshal

Dhaka, Nov. 17 -- Three workers sustained burn injuries after a fire broke out at a shoe factory in the Bangshal area of Dhaka early Monday. The incident occurred around 1:40 am at the factory locate... Read More


As Mamdani rises, Bangladeshi diaspora shines in America

Dhaka, Nov. 17 -- When Zohran Kwame Mamdani, a 34-year-old Democratic Socialist steps before a crowd in Queens-microphone in hand, voice steady-the moment feels bigger than a rally. Behind him stand t... Read More


Political parties say EC lacks resolve, independence to deliver credible polls

Dhaka, Nov. 17 -- Political parties taking part in the Election Commission's ongoing dialogues have delivered a blunt warning: without independence and resolve, the commission cannot hope to deliver a... Read More


Dhaka under security blanket as ICT set to deliver verdict in Hasina's case today

Dhaka, Nov. 17 -- Dhaka remained under a stringent security blanket on Monday as law enforcement agencies intensified vigilance ahead of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) verdict in a case again... Read More


Here's why T-bond yields are rising again

Dhaka, Nov. 17 -- Yields on government securities (G-Secs) have again crossed 10 per cent as the government's appetite for fresh funds has increased ahead of the national polls scheduled for February ... Read More


Bangladesh Submarine Cables' Q1 profit surges on higher core business revenue

Dhaka, Nov. 17 -- Bangladesh Submarine Cables declared a 42.1 per cent year-on-year surge in profits in the first quarter of FY26 to Tk 619.10 million as revenue from its core business increased. Acc... Read More


CVD Investigation On Jute Goods: India extends deadline for Bangladesh's questionnaire responses

Dhaka, Nov. 17 -- India has extended the deadline for Bangladesh to submit its questionnaire responses in the countervailing duty (CVD) investigation concerning the imports of jute goods from Banglade... Read More


Banks shift to short-term treasury bills

Dhaka, Nov. 17 -- Yields on treasury bills (T-bills) showed a mixed trend on Sunday as banks chose to invest their excess liquidity in lower-tenure securities rather than higher-tenure ones ahead of t... Read More


Modhumoti Bank holds 44th meeting of risk management committee

Dhaka, Nov. 17 -- The 44th Meeting of the Risk Management Committee of the Board of Directors of Modhumoti Bank PLC was held on Sunday, according to a press release. The meeting was presided over by ... Read More


Axle load limit setup for roads drags on

Dhaka, Nov. 17 -- There is scope for setting axle-load limits for roads and highways during the interim government's term, but no concrete steps have been taken yet, sources say. If the limits are se... Read More