Exclusive

65,592 Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrims reach Saudi Arabia, 18 die

A total of 65,592 Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia on 169 flights as of Tuesday (19 May) while 18 Bangladeshi pilgrims have died so far during the

Putin praises ‘unprecedented’ Russia-China ties ahead of Beijing visit

Russian President Vladimir Putin has described relations between Russia and China as having reached an “unprecedented” level ahead of his upcoming state visit to Beijing. In a video address released

Dhaka Airport’s 3rd terminal to open on 16 Dec: Info Minister

Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon has said the third terminal of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka will be inaugurated on 16 December this year, with necessary preparations

Govt aims to turn jute sector into $7bn industry: Textiles and Jute Minister

Textiles and Jute Minister Khandaker Abdul Muqtadir on Tuesday said the government aims to transform the country’s jute sector into a strong $5 billion to $7 billion industry through proper

HC questions legality of allocating footpaths to hawkers

The High Court (HC) has issued a rule asking why the allocation of space to hawkers on roads and footpaths in the capital should not be declared illegal and unlawful.

New pay scale to take effect from 1 July: Finance Minister

Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury has said that the Ninth National Pay Scale will be implemented from 1 July. Speaking to media on Monday, the minister said,

Croatia names Modric-led World Cup squad

Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic announced Monday a preliminary 26-man squad for the upcoming World Cup, to be led by veteran Luka Modric, the key architect of the country’s historic success

Deposits through agent banks top Tk 50,000cr

Bangladesh’s agent banking sector continued its steady expansion in the first quarter of 2026, with deposit and loan disbursement witnessing over 14 per cent growth. According to a Bangladesh Bank