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A six-storey residential building has caught fire in Dhaka's Banani just a day after 25 people were killed and 73 others injured in a fire in a commercial building there...
Theresa May will attempt to get MPs to back part of her Brexit deal later, on the day the UK was due to leave the EU. MPs will vote on...
Two motorbike riders were killed and another sustained injuries after a sand-laden truck rammed their motorcycle in Mohammadpur area in the city on early Friday. The deceased were identified as...
Search engine giant Google has created a new Doodle on its homepage, marking the 80th birth anniversary of renowned Bangladeshi sculptor Novera Ahmed. Doodle is celebrating pioneering artist Novera Ahmed,...
The Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) will soon issue a notice asking owners to submit documents and clearance certificates over safety measures of their buildings in 10 days, the mayor...
The European Union (EU) has encouraged the government of Bangladesh to take policy measures in the economic sectors in Bangladesh, including in the building sector like RMG, to ensure safety...
It is the negligence, not the accident, that led to the tragedy from the fire at the FR Tower in Dhaka's Banani, Housing and Public Works Minister SM Rezaul Karim...
Prominent Philippine journalist Maria Ressa has been re-arrested at Manila airport, allegedly for violating laws barring foreign ownership of media. Ms Ressa, the founder of news site Rappler, was granted...
Chelsea striker Gonzalo Higuain has retired from the Argentina national team with immediate effect, ending an eventful international career which included three losing major final appearances. “My cycle with the...
The Punjab National Bank (PNB), India's second largest lending bank, has entered into a binding agreement to sell 21.78 million shares or 13.01 per cent stake in PNB Housing Finance...
Asian share markets inched up on Friday as US and Chinese officials kicked off a fresh round of trade talks in Beijing. The Shanghai Composite index added 0.6 per cent...
Speakers at a programme have stressed the need for taking necessary measures to implement the Global Compact on Migration (GCM) to ensure safe, orderly and regular migration. They have also...
Bangladesh has become the first Asia-Pacific country to commit to the Global Initiative on Decent Jobs for youths with the pledge to train 250,000 youths on digital skills and deliver...
Police arrested two Rohingya men along with 1500 Yaba pills from Kacha Colony in Chandpur district town on Thursday. The arrestees are Mizanur Rahman and Mohammad Russel, according to the...
As holy month of Ramadan is approaching, prices of many key essentials, including fish, meat, egg, vegetables and spices have started to increase in the city kitchen markets, compounding woes...
Facebook Inc said the company removed 200 pages, groups and accounts on Facebook and Instagram in the Philippines, citing “coordinated inauthentic behaviour”. The company on Thursday said its investigation found...
The death toll in Dhaka's Banani FR Tower fire has reached 25, say the city police, adding that nobody has remained missing in the incident. The number of people injured...
Speaking at his first political rally since the Mueller report was submitted, Donald Trump reiterated his claim that the report was a "total exoneration". The report said no evidence had...
A top official suggested Thursday the authorities stop building new government offices and digitalise public services instead. Secretaries also suggested the ministries and agencies monitor feasibility and technical studies carefully...
A four-day international event on food and agricultural products was formally inaugurated at the city's International Convention City Bashundara (ICCB) on Thursday. The expositions of the event are titled Food...
The ten most traded companies accounted for more than 40 per cent of transactions on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) on Thursday, with the United Power Generation & Distribution Company...
The First Security Islami Bank Ltd. (FSIBL) and the Bangladesh Finance and Investment Company Ltd. have declared dividends for the year ended on December 31, 2018. The board of directors...
Tax Zone-13 of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) launched a taxpayers' survey on Thursday in the areas under its jurisdiction to find out new taxpayers. NBR member (income tax)...
The Matarbari deep-sea port will have the highest water draft against similar facilities in Asia, officials said. The first phase of the port is expected to be completed by 2023...
The authority of Dhaka Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) has handed over seven bodies of the Banani FR Tower fire victims to their relatives. The handover took place on Thursday...
Most of the reasons cited after devastations in fire incidents have re-emerged following the deaths of at least 19 people in a fire at a high-rise office bloc in Dhaka’s...
Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal on Thursday suggested that the investors invest in the capital market, considering the long-term outlook. "It's (capital market) long-term…. at least you (investors) need to...
It is now official that Bangladesh economy is set to post 8-plus growth. Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal has already announced this on the basis of preliminary estimation of the...
The eviction drive now being carried out on the banks of rivers girdling Dhaka City certainly looks different from those of the past years. While those launched in the past...
The bus that ran over Abrar Ahmed Chowdhury on zebra crossing, claims Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) chief Asaduzzaman Mia, had no route permit to operate it in the city. Its...
A section of newspapers had been speculating during the past few weeks about the arrival of yet another bailout for the bank loan defaulters. Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal Monday...
Climate-change impacts eat away 2-3 per cent of our gross domestic product (GDP). Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina revealed this startling statistic in an article on Independence Day, 2019, published by...
Research is a pre-requisite for any successful educational planning which can change teaching-learning practices to improve educational outcomes for every learner regardless of their ethnicity, gender, physical, cognitive, emotional or...
On March 29 in 1971 the curfew imposed on Dhaka on March 25 midnight was relaxed for a little longer period. It was apparently aimed at showing the world that...
MANILA, Mar 28 (Reuters): The Philippines said on Thursday it would form a "technical working group" with Malaysia and Indonesia to address its concern over alleged smuggling and dumping of...
MIAMI, Mar 28 (AP): Roger Federer edged closer to his fourth ATP and WTA Miami Open title on Wednesday, swatting aside Russia's Daniil Medvedev 6-4 6-2 in only 61 minutes.In...
Roving CorrespondentSIRAJGANJ, Mar 28: T-Aman paddy growers in the district are frustrated over the low market price.Many growers told this correspondent that they are selling their hard-earned produce at a...
RANGPUR, Mar 28: An excellent yield of pumpkin is likely to be achieved across the district during the current season due to a congenial weather and timely supply of agri-inputs.Visiting...
Students' meeting with the Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) on the road safety issue ended inconclusive on Thursday against the backdrop of a massive fire incident that occurred in the...
In the wake of recent casualties on roads, at least 21 people were killed and 53 injured in separate road accidents in Chattogram, Madaripur, Jashore and Rangamati on Thursday. In...
The death toll from the devastating fire at FR Tower in the city's Banani area rose to 19 as 13 more bodies were recovered from the spot when the blaze...
New York has set the record of the world’s tallest politician, after already holding Guinness World Records for the most billionaires and for being the most Instagrammed city. A former...
The capital will not face water scarcity during the dry season and Ramadan, the Muslim month of fasting, claims Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (DWASA). "We're prepared to tackle...
A construction worker died after falling from an under-construction building at the Secretariat in the city on Thursday. The deceased was identified as Ashraful Islam, 21, son of Joynal Abedin...
At least seven people have died and about 50 others have been injured in a fire that engulfed FR Tower in the capital's Banani area. Hospital authorities have identified one...
President M Abdul Hamid on Thursday asked the university authorities not to compromise on the quality of education and not to use the university as a business centre. “Now our...
Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Thursday said media is the fourth organ of a state. “Media reports can open the third eye of the people,” he said at a...
The land development cost of the under-construction Sylhet Hi-Tech Park project is going to be increased by about Tk 171 million (Tk 17.15 crore). According to official sources at the...
At least two people were killed and an unspecified number of people suffered injuries as a huge fire broke out at a multi-storey building at Kamal Ataturk Avenue in the...
Stressing the importance of upholding human rights in enforcing laws, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday asked Rab members to be careful about public harassment while taking actions against criminals....
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