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Telcos’ service falls short of BTRC standard
Mobile operators performed poorly in the telecom regulator’s latest drive test to assess service quality, reinforcing users’ claims of experiencing substandard service.
South Africa trounce Ireland by 139 runs in first ODI
Victory allowed the Proteas to avenge a shock T20 loss to the same opponents last weekend.
Khagrachhari : Section 144 withdrawn as tensions ease
Khagrachhari administration yesterday formed a four-member committee to investigate Tuesday’s racial violence that happened after a schoolteacher was beaten to death for allegedly raping an eighth grader.
Swedish envoy presents credentials to president
Newly-appointed Swedish Ambassador Nicolas Weeks presented his credentials to President Mohammed Shahabuddin at a ceremony at the Bangabhaban yesterday
Bangladesh, Egypt to revitalise bilateral ties
Bangladesh and Egypt want to revitalise the bilateral relationship in light of the golden jubilee of the diplomatic ties between the two countries this year
White Paper committee holds first regional meeting in Sylhet
The first regional meeting of the committee to prepare a White Paper on the state of Bangladesh's economy was held in Sylhet yesterday afternoon
Law Commission gets new chairman, 2 members
The government has appointed a new chairman and two members of Bangladesh Law Commission for the next three years
8 more die of dengue
At least 8 more people died from dengue in 24 hours preceding 8:00am yesterday as the country grapples with an outbreak of the mosquito-borne disease.
Govt to sit with major political parties Oct 5
The interim government will hold talks with major political parties on October 5 regarding the progress of the six reform commissions and the law and order situation in the country.
Joty hopeful T20 World Cup can be powerful tool for unity in Bangladesh
“Bangladesh is a crazy nation when it comes to cricket, with the emotion of the sport acting as an incredible tool for unity. If we perform well here, it will definitely have a positive impact on the Bangladeshi people.”
‘Melodies of Vienna’: A night of opera in Dhaka
An opera night in Dhaka might seem a bit of an oxymoron, but contradictions can often coexist. Such was the case on the evening of last Friday (September 30), when “Melodies of Vienna” unfolded, featuring opera singer Soprano Mila Janevska and pianist Silvia Vaterl in the capital.
Upon pay assurance, workers lift highway blockade after 52 hours
Workers of Birds Group, a textile maker in Bangladesh, withdrew their blockade at the Baipail intersection of the Nabinagar-Chandra highway in Dhaka’s Ashulia yesterday after being assured that all their arrears will soon be paid..At around 9:30am last Monday, workers of Birds Group blocke
Inflation continues to ease in Sept but still around 10%
Bangladesh’s inflation continued to ease for the second consecutive month in September as prices of both food and non-food items cooled off, according to the statistics bureau.
ADP spending hits 12-year low in Jul-Aug
The implementation rate of the annual development programme (ADP) in the July-August period of the current fiscal year was the lowest in the past 12 years due to cautious spending by the government and work disruptions amidst political turmoil.
4 crisis-hit banks secure Tk 945cr liquidity
Four crisis-hit lenders -- First Security Islami Bank, Social Islami Bank, Global Islami Bank and National Bank -- received a total of Tk 945 crore in liquidity support from the inter-bank money market.
Sky Bees to invest Tk 550cr to set up drone factory
Sky Bees Limited, a newly established company, will today sign an agreement with the Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (Bepza) for land to set up an export-oriented unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) production facility.
Why most stock market policies backfired
The stock market regulator formulated a large number of policies, rules and regulations and passed orders in the last 15 years citing the best interests of investors.
Stocks plunge as ‘manipulators’ go for massive sell-offs
Stock indexes in Bangladesh plunged by over 2 percent yesterday as a section of investors sold shares on a massive scale apprehending punitive measures from the regulator for their past malpractices.
Fashion brands see higher customer footfall ahead of Durga Puja
Fashion brands and retailers are witnessing increased customer footfall ahead of Durga Puja, the biggest annual festival for Hindu community, despite rising prices and political uncertainty.
Eurozone inflation falls under 2% for first time since 2021
The eurozone’s annual inflation rate fell to its lowest level in three-and-a-half years in September, official data showed Tuesday, dropping below the European Central Bank’s two-percent target and fuelling expectations of a rate cut.
Govt to buy two LNG cargoes from Gunvor Singapore
The advisory committee on government purchases yesterday approved the import of two consignments of liquified natural gas (LNG) from the spot market for nearly Tk 1,290 crore.
US factory activity shrinks for sixth month
US manufacturing activity contracted for a sixth straight month in September, according to survey data released Tuesday, with demand remaining weak and new export orders slumping.
Oil extends rally after Iran attack
Oil prices extended a rally Wednesday after Iran’s missile attack on Israel fanned fears of a Middle East-wide conflict, while the Hong Kong market ploughed on with its China-fuelled surge as developers saw eye-watering gains.