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'Hasina's death penalty sought'

Dhaka, Nov. 13 -- The International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT) is expected to fix today the date for announcing its verdict in a high-profile crimes against humanity case against former prime minister Sh... Read More


BD in major change ahead of polls: CA

Dhaka, Nov. 13 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday said Bangladesh is preparing for a national election that will mark a historic turning point for the nation. "You have arrived at a ti... Read More


Crackdown intensified to subdue arsonists Police

Dhaka, Nov. 13 -- Law enforcement agencies have intensified a nationwide crackdown on saboteurs involved in arson and bomb attacks aimed at creating chaos and destabilizing the country. Strict securi... Read More


Avoid volatility, parties should join polls: Tarique

Dhaka, Nov. 13 -- BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Wednesday urged all political parties not to push the country toward instability by imposing conditions, but rather to face the people in next y... Read More


BD's packaged food market to hit $5.8b by 2030 Says CPD

Dhaka, Nov. 13 -- Bangladesh's packaged food industry is growing fast and could reach $5.8 billion by 2030, up from the current $4.8 billion, according to Khondaker Golam Moazzem, research director at... Read More


BB extends Tk 25,000cr pre-financing scheme

Dhaka, Nov. 13 -- Bangladesh Bank (BB) has extended the tenure of the Tk 250 billion (Tk 25,000 crore) pre-financing scheme designated for the Cottage, Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (CMSME) sec... Read More


Prof Yunus to address nation today

Dhaka, Nov. 13 -- Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus is set to address the nation today afternoon, amid rising tensions among political parties over the upcoming national election, the legal status of the J... Read More


Humayun Ahmed's birthday today

Dhaka, Nov. 13 -- On November 13, Bangladesh remembers what would have been the 77th birthday of Humayun Ahmed, a writer whose words shaped generations. We know him through the whimsical madness of Hi... Read More


Canada expresses interest in stronger trade ties

Dhaka, Nov. 13 -- A seven-member Canadian parliamentary delegation led by Senator Salma Ataullahjan met Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna on Wednesday to discuss d... Read More


Banned Chhatra League locks 5 DU buildings

Dhaka, Nov. 13 -- The banned and terrorist student organization Bangladesh Chhatra League again come into the spotlight over the 'lockdown' program announced in the capital. Late on Tuesday night, th... Read More