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Prof Yunus in KL; talks with Malaysian PM Tuesday eying greater cooperation

Bangladesh, Aug. 11 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will hold official talks at Putrajaya on Tuesday morning to review the progress in diverse areas and... Read More


Chinese giant gets land to bring in investment worth over $32 million

Dhaka, Aug. 11 -- The Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA) has officially handed over 12.5 acres of land to Chinese manufacturing giant China Lesso Group in the National Special Economic Zone (E... Read More


President to appoint Bangladesh Bank Governor: Draft Ordinance

Dhaka, Aug. 11 -- A draft of the Bangladesh Bank Ordinance (Amendment) has been prepared, bringing major changes to the Bangladesh Bank Order 1972, including a proposal for the governor's appointment ... Read More


Bangladesh slip to 10th in latest ICC ODI rankings

Dhaka, Aug. 11 -- Bangladesh have dropped a spot to 10th in the ICC ODI rankings, losing their place in the top nine less than a month after a comeback. The updated table, released on August 10, show... Read More


Raihan's death in custody in Sylhet: Prime accused SI Akbar released on bail

, Aug. 11 -- inspector of Bandarbazar Police camp, Akbar Hossain Bhuiya, who secured bail in a case filed in connection with the death of Raihan Ahmed at the Bandarbazar police outpost in 2020, was re... Read More


One more dies of dengue; 434 hospitalised in 24hrs

Dhaka, Aug. 11 -- One more death was reported from dengue in 24 hours till Monday morning, raising the fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 102 this year. During the period, 43... Read More


Autopsy finds 9 deep wounds on journalist Tuhin's body

, Aug. 11 -- Nine deep injury marks were found on the body of journalist Asaduzzaman Tuhin, according to the autopsy report. The Forensic Department of Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmad Medical College Hospital... Read More


Seven DIGs promoted to additional IGs

, Aug. 11 -- Seven Deputy Inspector Generals (DIGs) have been promoted to the position of Additional Inspector General(AIG). The Public Security Division under the Home Ministry issued a notification... Read More


DAP amendment nears approval amid stakeholder consensus, developers' pressure

Dhaka, Aug. 11 -- After years of discussions, conflict and developer-driven pressure, the long-awaited amended draft of the Detailed Area Plan (DAP) for Dhaka has finally been completed. The draft is... Read More


Harmanpreet eyes home World Cup as chance to 'break the barrier'

, Aug. 11 -- Indian cricket star Harmanpreet Kaur has lived the highs and lows of India's women's cricket. Now, with a World Cup on home soil less than two months away, she's hoping the story finally ... Read More