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Fire breaks out in Gulistan market

Dhaka, Aug. 3 -- A fire broke out at the Sundarban Square Market in the capital's Gulistan area on Saturday morning, causing significant damage to several shops but no casualties were reported. Talha... Read More


DMP requests all to avoid Shahbagh, Shaheed Minar, Suhrawardy Udyan today

Dhaka, Aug. 3 -- Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) requested on Saturday the city dwellers to avoid the Shahbagh, Central Shaheed Minar and Suhrawardy Udyan neighbourhoods today (Sunday) because of the ... Read More


One more dies of dengue, 209 hospitalised in 24hrs

Dhaka, Aug. 3 -- One more person died of dengue fever while 209 others were hospitalised with the mosquito-borne disease across Bangladesh in 24 hours till Saturday morning, according to the Directora... Read More


Nepal wants deeper ties with Bangladesh: Envoy

Dhaka, Aug. 3 -- Nepalese Ambassador to Bangladesh Ghanashyam Bhandari on Sunday underscored the importance of boosting connectivity and cultural and touristic exchanges to deepen the relations betwee... Read More


State reforms: Consensus Commission to continue talks with political parties

Dhaka, Aug. 3 -- The National Consensus Commission (NCC) will continue discussions with political parties and experts to explore ways to implement the reform proposals agreed upon during the first and... Read More


Grameenphone, EBL bring smartphones on interest-free installments

Dhaka, Aug. 3 -- Grameenphone, the country's leading telecommunications service provider, has partnered with Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) to introduce an exclusive campaign, enabling its customers to purcha... Read More


Govt provides sovereign guarantee to WB for LNG import financing

Dhaka, Aug. 3 -- The government has extended a sovereign and indemnity guarantee to the World Bank (WB) to support Petrobangla's costly liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports, ensuring payment if the sta... Read More


BRAC Bank offers record-low collateral-free loans for CMSMEs

Dhaka, Aug. 3 -- BRAC Bank, the pioneer of SME Banking in Bangladesh, has achieved a unique feat by offering the lowest ever lending rate for unsecured loans to cottage, micro, small and medium enterp... Read More


BD RMG to face 36.5pc tariff in US market: BGMEA

Dhaka, Aug. 3 -- Bangladeshi-made readymade garment exports to the USA will face tariff at a rate of 36.5 per cent which includes 20 per cent reciprocal and existing 16.5 per cent tariff. The local R... Read More


Shippers face Aug 7 deadline to enjoy tariff exemptions

Dhaka, Aug. 3 -- The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has set a strict deadline for shipments to qualify for exemption from new tariffs imposed on imports, including those from Bangladesh. Acco... Read More