City
Newly appointed seven state ministers on Saturday paid rich tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman by placing floral wreaths on the portrait of Bangabandhu in the city's Dhanmondi-32.They are included State Minister for Planning Md Shahiduzzaman Sarker, State Minister...
Country, Districts
Farmers are expecting outstanding production of onion as they have started selling onion with better profit during this Robi season in the Khulna Agricultural Region.Currently, farmers are seen passing busy days with harvesting growing plants of onion amid suitable climate conditions in Khulna, Bage...
Business & Commerce
The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) on Saturday demanded exemplary punishment for those responsible for neglecting safety measures leading to a devastating fire that claimed 46 lives at a building in the capital's Bailey Road on Thursday night.Speaking to repor...
Harvesting of Mustard is going on in full-swing in Netrakona district during the current fortnight.Farmers and crop specialists are expecting bumper Mustard production in the district as the farmers are getting better rate of the oil seed in everywhere of the district.The Department of Agriculture E...
The harvesting of Blackgram (Maskolai) ended in all the seven upazilas of the district with excellent production during the current season, officials said.Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) sources said a total of 6812 hectares of land was brought under black gram cultivation with a producti...
Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury Friday held a meeting with President Designate of COP29, Mukhtar Babayev, on the sidelines of the 6th United Nations Environment Assembly in Nairobi, Kenya.The meeting facilitated discussions on pressing environmental issues and...
National,Front Page
President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday expressed profound shock and sorrow over the loss of lives and property in a devastating fire at a building on Bailey Road in the capital.In a condolence message, the Head of State prayed for the eternal peace of the departed ...
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday expressed her resentment over having no fire exit in the commercial building on Bailey Road in the capital that caught fire on Friday night claiming 46 lives so far and injuring many others."Despite, we have arranged fire extinguishers but people are ...
Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury has urged the nations worldwide to join an urgent and decisive action aiming to achieve net zero emission target before 2050 and cap temperature rise at 1.5 degrees Celsius.He underscored the urgent need for global solidarity in...
Country both the bourses-- Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) – on Thursday plunged due to mainly price fall in large-cap securities.The benchmark index DSEX settled 14.09 points down at 6,254.54. Two other indices also ended lower with the DSE 30 Index, compr...
National Insurance Day-2024 will be observed in the country today in a befitting manner.On the eve of the day, President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in separate messages on Thursday greeted all involved in the insurance industry, including insurance companies and the common...
Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun on Wednesday said the government established Pragati Industries Limited to manufacture own brand cars."The present government has undertaken massive activities to build smart Bangladesh. Bangladesh Steel and Engineering Corporation (BSEC) and all t...
A man was killed and eight others were injured in a fire at a intelligent card manufacturing factory in Dhirashram Bararul area of Gazipur metropolis this afternoon.The deceased was identified as Likhon Miah, 24, a resident of Gaibandha district. He was an employee of the factory.Abdullah-Al Ar...
National,Back Page
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said that the government has opted to go for offshore gas extraction to mitigate the energy scarcity in the country."And we need investment for that purpose," she said while International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) Chief Executive Offic...
President Mohammed Shahabuddin today asked the Public Service Commission (PSC) to ensure transparency and accountability in every work.He came up with the suggestion as a PSC delegation led by its Chairman Md Sohrab Hossain submitted the 'Annual Report 2023' to the President at Bangabhaban i...
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina unveiled the covers of two books, which are compilations of her speeches given in the United Nations (UN) and to the nation, in the Cabinet meeting on Wednesday.The books are "Sokoler Tore Sokole Amra" which contains 19 speeches of the Prime Minister given in t...
Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia will sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance collaboration in protecting environment and wildlife and combating climate change. The decision came when Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury held a bilateral meeting with S...
'Jatka Conservation Week-2024' will be observed from March 11 to 17, aiming to create mass awareness about preserving hilsa fry to boost its production.The slogan of the week will be "Hilsa Halo Machher Raja, Jatka Dhorle Hobe Saja". Fisheries and Livestock Minister Md Ab...
Sports,Handball
The EXIM Bank 34th National Men's Handball competition, organized by Bangladesh Handball Federation, will begin from Saturday (March 2) in the city, said a press release.A total of 34 teams -- thirty one district sports associations and three services teams -- will compete in the meet, sponsored...
Sports
A workshop titled "Professional Boxing World and Bangladesh" held at Bangladesh Olympic Association (BOA) auditorium on Tuesday.Bangladesh Sports Press Association (BSPA) organized the workshop to inform the pressmen about the prospect of professional boxing and its future in the country.M...
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