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Front Page
Sheikh Hasina’s homecoming day today
The homecoming day of Awami League President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is today as she return...
May. 16
Virus may hit hard remittance inflow
The Coronavirus outbreak has destroyed the overseas labour market, triggering an economic crisis in ...
May. 16
16 die of coronavirus in a day in Bangladesh
Bangladesh on Saturday reported 16 more deaths from COVID-19 and 930 fresh positive cases overnight....
May. 16
Death rate much less than other countries due to PM’s correct measures: Hasan
Coming down heavily on BNP leaders for their comments on Corona situation, Information Minister Dr H...
May. 16
Over 4,000 frontline fighters bearing the brunt
More than 4,000 frontline fighters including health workers, police, and journalists have contracted...
May. 16
Quader warns of stern actions against relief misappropriation
Reiterating the government’s firm stance against any unfair means in relief distribution, Road...
May. 16
Dhaka mayors face daunting tasks
Big challenges lie ahead for the two new Mayors of Dhaka with the monsoons approaching coupled with ...
May. 16
Taposh takes office as DSCC mayor
Newly elected mayor of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Barrister Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh took c...
May. 16
Govt raises food stock
In a desperate attempt to put the brakes on the ferocious spread of the coronavirus pandemic, the go...
May. 16
2 doctors become first plasma donors in Bangladesh study
Two doctors who survived from coronavirus have become the first donors of blood for the plasma thera...
May. 16
Payra power plant starts commercial operation
The first unit of 1320MW coal-fired thermal Payra power plant started commercial operation, taking t...
May. 16
Online appointment at BSMMU Fever Clinic begins tomorrow
The online appointment system at the ‘Fever Clinic’ run by Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medi...
May. 16
Most people defy safety directives
Amdadul HaqueA section of people is showing reluctance to comply with the state directives to follow...
May. 16
Back Page
Economist gives 4 ideas to ease lockdown ‘scientifically’
As the government of Bangladesh is considering easing the coronavirus lockdown next month, an econom...
May. 16
‘Digital Bangladesh’ pays off in the pandemic
The ‘Digital Bangladesh’ campaign of the ruling Awami League is paying off in the time o...
May. 16
Govt working to resolve problems in agriculture: Razzaque
As agriculture is the mainstay of national economy, the government is keen to get over the agricultu...
May. 16
Airlines in Bangladesh lose Tk 1,361 cr in March-April
Two months into the coronavirus pandemic, the authorities concerned of all domestic and state-run ai...
May. 16
Mashrafe puts his bracelet on auction
Former Bangladesh captain Masrhafe Bin Mortaza has put his bracelet, which he has worn for 18 years,...
May. 16
BAF aircraft leaves for Maldives with relief and doctors to fight coronavirus
A C-130 B transport aircraft of Bangladesh Air Force left Dhaka for Maldives on Saturday with relief...
May. 16
No decision yet on RMG workers’ wage, bonus
Deepening the anger among the garment workers, no decision has yet been made in regard to giving gar...
May. 16
Sports
Afridi picks up Mushfiqur’s bat for Tk 17 lakh
Ending all speculations and the fuss that put the auction in trouble, Mushfiqur Rahim finally got a ...
May. 16
We don’t have fans when we play in Bangladesh: Rohit
India’s opener Rohit Sharma termed Bangladeshi supporters a very loyal to the country, stating...
May. 16
It was not intentional: Shafiul reveals Shakib’s inappropriate gesture
Bangladesh pace bowler Shafiul Islam said that Shakib al Hasan’s inappropriate gesture during ...
May. 16
Kobe Bryant chopper crash pilot had no drugs in system: Autopsy
The pilot of the helicopter that crashed while carrying Kobe Bryant and his daughter to a basketball...
May. 16
‘Suicidal’Ashraful recalls life’s murkiest phase
Ashraful was never the player whose numbers justified his talent. However, when his day did come, he...
May. 16
Lewandowski ‘fitter than ever’ for Bundesliga restart
Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski says he is fitter than ever ahead of Sunday's Bundeslig...
May. 16
Editorial
Fight against coronavirus
Coronavirus pandemic has become a bane for the normal livelihood of people. Though the country had n...
May. 16
Jute stages comeback as forex earner
It is encouraging to note that export earnings from the jute and jute-made goods witnessed a healthy...
May. 16
Opinion
Ramadan and night of Al-Qadr
Col Shammi FirozFasting is the fourth pillar of Islam among five that is observed in Ramadan, the ni...
May. 16
Impact of Covid -19 on South Asian countries
Swapan Saha People all over the world are facing a massive crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandem...
May. 16
Xi Jinping is a ‘good emperor’
By Eric LiLife and work are gradually returning to normal in Shanghai. My colleagues and I are back ...
May. 16
City
Crab farmers suffer as exports to China hit snag
Crab farmers and traders in Barguna are on the brink of destitution as exports are indefinitely post...
May. 16
Call for including workers’ representatives in preparing list for relief
Md. Fazlul Haque Montu, Chairperson of the International Trade Union Confederation-Bangladesh Counci...
May. 16
Webinar series over Covid-19 begins
JKKNIU CorrespondentA series of webinars on social impact and challenges of COVID 19 titled ‘H...
May. 16
Business
DCCI worried over imposition of container detention charge amid lockeddown
In order to combat the spread of coronavirus pandemic, government has declared countrywide locked do...
May. 16
Govt seeks $4.5 billion in foreign loans to cover budget deficit
With the global economy battered by the coronavirus pandemic, Bangladesh has sought record $4.5 bill...
May. 16
Summit Gazipur II receives $140mn in project financing from Clifford Capital, SMBC
Summit has closed USD 140 Million (equivalent to BDT 1,190 Crore) as long-term financing from Cliffo...
May. 16
Experts for injecting liquidity for revitalising economy
Speakers at a workshop on Saturday stressed supporting policy makers by facilitating essential finan...
May. 16
Govt allows shop openings to help traders earn livelihoods: Ehsan
“I earnestly call upon all of our shop owners and salesmen in the city markets to strictly fol...
May. 16
First-ever crowdfunding fintech platform in BD ‘EkDesh’ launched
‘EkDesh’, the first online crowdfunding platform which brings together individual donors...
May. 16
Entertainment
Conditional approval for uninterrupted shooting
Television related organizations have relaxed the old decision to stop shooting due to coronavirus. ...
May. 16
7 films of Humayun Ahmed on Eid
Coronavirus has caused all fun and happiness to fade away from life. Even so, Eid means light, Eid m...
May. 16
Neha Kakkar: People talk about me for I am No.1
Neha Kakkar currently rules the Bollywood playback roost with an array of superhit songs including &...
May. 16
Chandni turns singer
Everyone knows Chandni as an actress, model and dancer. Sometimes she has also directed music videos...
May. 16
Composer Azad Rahman passes away
Renowned musician and composer Azad Rahman has made an eternal journey across the river of life and ...
May. 16
Dharmendra enjoys penning down poems
Recently, Bobby Deol dedicated a video for COVID-19 warriors, where he recited a poem, for the first...
May. 16
World
Vaccine hopes and economic woes as virus spreads
US President Donald Trump voiced hope Friday that a coronavirus vaccine will be available by late 20...
May. 16
Brazil's health minister resigns after one month on the job
Brazil's health minister resigned Friday after less than a month on the job in a sign of continu...
May. 16
US pandemic planning becomes political weapon as deaths mount
For the first three years of his presidency, Donald Trump did not publicly utter the words "pan...
May. 16
Truck collision kills 24 migrant labourers in India
At least 24 migrant labourers were killed and 36 people sustained injuries when a trailer truck carr...
May. 16
Italy mulls reopening inter-region movement
Italy registered 242 new coronavirus fatalities on Friday, bringing the country's death toll to ...
May. 16
WHO takes the plunge with Covid-19 knowledge pool
The World Health Organization on Friday urged countries, companies and researchers to pull down the ...
May. 16
UK Covid-19 deaths hit nearly 34,000
Another 348 Covid-19 patients have died in Britain as of Thursday afternoon, bringing the total coro...
May. 16
Country