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Voters dissatisfied with interim govt; demand better economy, security: Survey

Election Commission considers proxy voting for expatriate Bangladeshis

The number of expatriates is 13.2 million

Minimum Fitra fixed at Tk110, maximum Tk2,805

The rate was fixed at a meeting of the National Fitra Commit...

Survey shows majority of voters want election by end of 2025

Notably, half of the respondents admitted that they did not...

Polls urgency shape voters' sentiments in BD

The survey involved 10,696 respondents across all eight divi...

BNP leads voter preferences, Awami League outpaces student party: Survey

The survey, titled “People’s Election Pulse: Feb-March 2025,...

CA asks to digitise 2 ministries, NBR, BRTA on priority basis

The ministries and departments are- Land Ministry, Commerce...

Business more news

BGMEA election on May 28

polling for the 35 director positions will take place on May 28 details

Exports grow nearly 11pc in July-February

The export target for FY25 is $50 billion, reflecting a 12.44% increase from the previous... details

Bangladesh may take advantage of global trade tension: Analysis

At the same time focus and attention should be given on investments in the backward linkag... details

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Crime & Corruption

ACC asked to freeze 124 bank accounts related to Hasina, family

Court also issues travel bans on Hasina, Rehana, Joy, Putul, Rehana's son Bobby, daughters Tulip and Azmina ... details

ACC sues ex-minister Golam Dastagir Gazi, wife for unaccounted wealth

ACC sues ex-minister Golam Dastagir Gazi, wife for unaccounted wealth
Assistant Commissioner of Customs Ramiz Sikder owns hundreds of crores of taka

Assistant Commissioner of Customs Ramiz Sikder owns hundreds of crores of taka
ACC seizes assets worth Tk10,000cr from AL men in 6 months

ACC seizes assets worth Tk10,000cr from AL men in 6 months
Sadeeq Agro chairman arrested in money laundering case

Sadeeq Agro chairman arrested in money laundering case
FT বাংলা

জিয়াউর রহমানের স্বাধীনতা পদক ফিরিয়ে দেওয়ার সিদ্ধান্ত

শহিদ প্রেসিডেন্ট জিয়াউর রহমানের স্বাধীনতা পুরস্কার ২০০৩ বাতিলের সিদ্ধান্ত র...

রাজবাড়ীতে অব্যাহত নারী ধর্ষণ ও নির্যাতনের প্রতিবাদে মানববন্ধন

এবার জনপ্রতি ফিতরা কত, জানাল ইসলামিক ফাউন্ডেশন
Bank

BB to keep a watch on inflation trend before depreciating Taka further
BB’s bailout plan for affected businesses meets bankers’ resistance

BB’s bailout plan for affected businesses meets bankers’ resistance
Default loans cross Tk300,000 crore for first time

Default loans cross Tk300,000 crore for first time
BB working to introduce mobile interoperability: Governor

BB working to introduce mobile interoperability: Governor
Weak banks will be eliminated by bridge banks

Weak banks will be eliminated by bridge banks
Economy

Tax exemption likely to be phased out: NBR Chairman
Polls urgency shape voters' sentiments in BD

Polls urgency shape voters' sentiments in BD
BB to keep a watch on inflation trend before depreciating Taka further

BB to keep a watch on inflation trend before depreciating Taka further
Remittances thru agent banking rise to Tk1,73,390cr in Dec

Remittances thru agent banking rise to Tk1,73,390cr in Dec
Indian LoC projects won’t be cancelled abruptly: Salehuddin

Indian LoC projects won’t be cancelled abruptly: Salehuddin
Climate

BD needs to focus on climate education: Munir Merali
Govt embarks on landmark demarcation of Madhupur Sal forest

Govt embarks on landmark demarcation of Madhupur Sal forest
Environmental protection will shape our future: Rizwana

Environmental protection will shape our future: Rizwana
Bangladesh most credible, influential voice in global climate negotiations: Australia

Bangladesh most credible, influential voice in global climate negotiations: Australia
Japan provides grant aid to improve air pollution monitoring

Japan provides grant aid to improve air pollution monitoring
National

Russia seeks continuity of Gazprom’s work in Bangladesh

Severe malnutrition among Rohingya children surge by 27pc: UNICEF

ACC asked to freeze 124 bank accounts related to Hasina, family

Election Commission considers proxy voting for expatriate Bangladeshis
International

Militants hold 450 train passengers hostage in Pakistan

Ramadan begins in Saudi Arabia on Saturday

India and EU agree to conclude a long-pending free trade agreement

US sanctions four Indian firms for aiding Iranian oil sales
Corporate

RFL to boost household goods exports

Nagad gets new administrator

Payment of Beximco workers’ dues to begin 9 March

Govt procurement sector held hostage by monopolistic contractors: TIB
Stock Market

Record trading in stock markets, highest in three and a half months

BSC to purchase six vessels for $330m

Bank, stock market holiday today

Experts for critical reforms to invigorate capital market
Entertainment
Stakeholders demand for separate film affairs ministry

Stakeholders demand for separate film affairs ministry
10 must-watch Pakistani dramas that redefine storytelling

10 must-watch Pakistani dramas that redefine storytelling

Young actor Shahbaz Sunny passes away

He breathed his last at Dhaka Specialized Hospital around 3:30 am on Sunday details

Winners of Bangla Academy Literary Award 2024 announced

Winners of Bangla Academy Literary Award 2024 announced
'Emilia Perez,' 'The Brutalist' win at diverse Golden Globes

'Emilia Perez,' 'The Brutalist' win at diverse Golden Globes
Prabir Mitra no more

Prabir Mitra no more
Tahsan Khan ties the knot again!

Tahsan Khan ties the knot again!
Showbiz’s much-discussed events

Showbiz’s much-discussed events
Education

New student quota directive issued

Prof Abrar to take oath as adviser

Teacher candidates call off protest, head back to join schools after SC ruling

5pc quota for families of uprising victims
Health

Severe malnutrition among Rohingya children surge by 27pc: UNICEF

BCS doctors to boycott duties for two-hours from Saturday

One-third of Bangladesh’s population lack access to safe sanitation: Report

5,000 doctors to be recruited
Insurance

Festive mood in BIA election after 14 years

Govt plans bringing all citizens, resources under ins coverage

Central Insurance appoints Khosru Dostagir Alam as CEO

Universal Pension Scheme to continue unchanged: FinMin
Agriculture

Double-cropping system enhancing farmers’ incomes, agri-tourism

Gopalganj eyes massive Boro farming

Russia to provide 30,000mt cost-free fertiliser to Bangladesh

Tk265cr project to boost local pulses, edible oil production
Sports more news

Shakib set to play against Bangladesh Tigers

The five teams of the tournament are Bangladesh Tigers, Indian Royals, Afghanistan Pathans, Sri Lankan Lions, and Asian Stars details

'We have nothing to prove now, it’s a matter of self-respect'

Six more DSAs get ad hoc committees

NSC website hacked

Saudi’s 2034 FIFA plans raise environmental concerns

19 nations to join junior, senior badminton events in Dhaka

World Cup bid 'medium risk' for human rights: FIFA


Photo Gallery
  • PM distributes Swadhinata Padak among recipients
  • Korea and Bangladesh will jointly celebrate golden jubilee of their diplomatic ties
  • It's very regrettable; nothing to hide: FM about Rozina issue
  • Court sets Sunday for Rozina’s bail order
  • BD opens Honorary Consulate General in Cebu, the Philippines
  • Canada to remain potentially engaged with Bangladesh: High Commissioner
  • No-one except Bangladeshis to be allowed to enter from India: Minister
  • Dhaka grapples with worst dust pollution as winter sets in
  • Strikers are seen stopping vehicles on the road on Chattogram's Bisshwa Road area
  • City commuters suffer badly for lack of transport
  • A rumour that triggers panic buying of salt
  • TCB-starts-selling-Maynmar-onion-at-Tk-45
  • Know the fines for violating traffic rules
  • Editor of The Finance Today (online news portal) Mr. Motiur Rahman and representatives of various organizations greeted the newly appointed Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) Commissioner, Dr. Mozammel Haque Khan.


Tech

Bangladeshi firms join hands with US telecom giant Starlink
Life Style

Winter increases risk of heart attack
Tourism

Sajek reopens for tourists
Politics

ACC asked to freeze 124 bank accounts related to Hasina, family